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T20 WORLD CUPRaza shines in Zimbabwe's last outing but South Africa continue winning

March 1, 2026

In their final Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup, South Africa secured a five-wicket victory over Zimbabwe, maintaining their unbeaten record and confirming their place in the semifinals against New Zealand. Despite a remarkable performance from Zimbabwe's captain Sikandar Raza, who scored 73 runs and took three wickets, South Africa chased down the target of 154 with 13 balls to spare.

Zimbabwe's captain Sikandar Raza celebrates after taking the wicket of South Africa's captain Aiden Markram during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match in New Delhi on March 1, 2026

Credit: AFP/ Sajjad Hussai

Key Highlights

South Africa won against Zimbabwe by five wickets in the T20 World Cup Super Eights.
Zimbabwe scored 153 runs, with captain Sikandar Raza contributing 73 runs and taking 3 wickets.
South Africa finished the Super Eights with three consecutive wins.
Dewald Brevis played a crucial role for South Africa, scoring 42 runs off 18 balls.
South Africa will face New Zealand in the semifinals.

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T20 WORLD CUPRaza shines in Zimbabwe's last outing but South Africa continue winning

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