SA vs ZIM Match Prediction — Who Will Win 2nd T20I? South Africa vs Zimbabwe
In this SA vs ZIM match prediction, we analyse recent form, pitch report, weather conditions, head-to-head record, key players, and match scenarios to find out SA vs ZIM who will win today in the 2nd T20I of the Namibia T20I Tri-series 2026

South Africa will play against Zimbabwe in the second T20I of the Namibia T20I Tri-series 2026 on 29 August at the Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek. South Africa lost the opening match by 18 runs against Namibia, failing to chase down the target of 163 runs and will be eager to bounce back in this match.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe, led by the experienced Sikandar Raza, features a balanced squad with players like Brian Bennett, Brad Evans, Blessing Muzarabani, Ryan Burl, and Ben Curran.
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SA vs ZIM Match Details – 2nd T20I
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Match: South Africa vs Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I
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Date: 29 August, 2026
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Time: 5:30 PM IST
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Venue: Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
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Live Streaming: Fancode
SA vs ZIM Pitch Report - Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
The Namibia Cricket Ground pitch usually offers a good balance between bat and ball. Early seam movement is common, especially with fresh conditions and some grass cover.
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Win Batting First: 80%
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Win Bowling First: 20%
Average Scores
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Average 1st Innings: 177
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Average 2nd Innings: 131
SA vs ZIM Weather Report – Belfast Conditions
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Temperature |
12°C |
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Rain Possibility |
0% |
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Average Score |
177 |
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Best Suited For |
Batting |
SA vs ZIM Recent Form
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Team |
Last 5 Matches |
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ZIM |
W, W, W, W W |
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SA |
L, W, W, L, L |
SA vs ZIM Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 ODIs)
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Team |
Wins |
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Zimbabwe |
0 |
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South Africa |
8 |
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NR |
0 |
SA vs ZIM Injury News & Team Updates – 2nd T20I
ZIM: All players are fully fit
SA: A fully fit squad is available for this match
SA vs ZIM Win Probability – 2nd T20I
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Team |
Win Probability |
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Zimbabwe |
48% |
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South Africa |
52% |
SA vs ZIM Key Player Battles to Watch
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Player |
Team |
Series Stats |
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SA |
75 runs |
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Duan Jansen |
SA |
25 runs |
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Rubin Hermann |
SA |
12 runs |
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Prenelan Subrayen |
SA |
3 wickets |
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Bjorn Fortuin |
SA |
2 wickets |
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Duan Jansen |
SA |
2 wickets |
SA vs ZIM Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1: If ZIM Bat First
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Powerplay Score: 40–45
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Predicted Total: 140-150
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Match Result: SA to win
Scenario 2: If SA Bat First
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Powerplay Score: 45–50
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Predicted Total: 155–170
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Match Result: SA to win
SA vs ZIM Toss Prediction – 2nd T20I
At the Namibia Cricket Ground, the team batting first had an excellent record of 80%. So, most likely, the toss-winning captain opted to bat first.
Prediction: SA to win the toss and elect to bat first
SA vs ZIM Probable Playing
Zimbabwe (ZIM)
Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Dion Myers, Ryan Burl, Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza(C), Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani
South Africa (SA)
Jordan Hermann, Lhuan-dre Pretorius(WK), Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Rubin Hermann(WK), Connor Esterhuizen, Duan Jansen, Bjorn Fortuin, Nqobani Mokoena, Prenelan Subrayen, Lutho Sipamla
SA vs ZIM 2nd T20I Player of the Match Prediction
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Sikandar Raza
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Dewald Brevis
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Lhuan dre-Pretorius
Who Will Win SA vs ZIM Today? — Expert Prediction 2nd T20I
According to our SA vs ZIM who will win today, South Africa are the favourites to win the 2nd T20I expert predictions. The likes of Duan Jansen, Prenelan Subrayen and Dewald Brevis will be key players to watch out for.
SA vs ZIM who will win today: South Africa to win
SA vs ZIM Match Result – 2nd T20I Results
(To be updated after the match - August 29, 2026)
Frequently Asked Questions
South Africa are the favourites to win the 2nd T20I. Prediction: South Africa to win.
The toss-winning captain is likely to bat first, considering teams batting first have an 80% winning record at the Namibia Cricket Ground. Prediction: South Africa to win the toss and opt to bat first
The pitch offers a good balance between bat and ball, with early seam movement expected, especially when there is fresh grass cover. Average first-innings score: 177.
Dewald Brevis, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Duan Jansen, Prenelan Subrayen and Sikandar Raza.
South Africa: 52%, Zimbabwe: 48%. South Africa holds a slight advantage heading into this match
Match Tips
- High Scoring Match 190+
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