ZIM vs SA Today Match Prediction – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8, 51st Match | Who Will Win?

Zimbabwe will take on South Africa in the 51st match of the Super 8 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The Zimbabwe vs South Africa match is of no special significance, as South Africa has already qualified for the first semi-final and Zimbabwe are out of the semi-final race. The South African team's performance has been excellent so far, winning all their group matches and both of their Super 8 fixtures so far. They defeated the West Indies by nine wickets in their last match.

The Zimbabwe team could not perform well in the Super 8 and lost both of their matches. In their last game, they suffered a 72-run defeat against India. Chasing a target of 256 runs, Zimbabwe could score only 184 runs in 20 overs. Their opening batsman, Brian Bennett, played a brilliant innings of 97 runs.

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ZIM vs SA Match Details

• Match: Zimbabwe vs South Africa, 51st Match

• Date: 1st March 2026

• Time: 3:00 PM IST

• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

ZIM vs SA Weather Report

Pitch Report - Arun Jaitley Stadium

During the powerplay, batters have the freedom to score freely, but things slow down considerably later in the innings as spinners take over the middle phase.

• Win Batting First: 38%

• Win Bowling First: 62%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 165

• Average 2nd Innings: 148

ZIM vs SA Recent Form

ZIM vs SA Head-to-Head Record (T20I)

• ZIM Wins - 0

• SA Wins - 7

Top Batters to Watch – ZIM vs SA

• Brian Bennett (ZIM): 277 runs in this tournament 

• Aiden Markram (SA): 264 runs in this tournament 

• Ryan Rickelton (SA): 197 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – ZIM vs SA

• Blessing Muzarabani (ZIM): 12 wickets in this tournament 

• Lungi Ngidi (SA): 11 wickets in this tournament 

• Marco Jansen (SA): 11 wickets in this tournament 

ZIM vs SA Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If ZIM bats first

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 165–170

• Match Result: SA to win

Scenario 2: If SA bats first

• Powerplay Score: 55–65

• Predicted Total: 175–195

• Match Result: SA to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

ZIM vs SA Predicted Playing XIs

Zimbabwe 

Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza(c), Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava

South Africa 

Aiden Markram(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka/Lungi Ngidi 

Why South Africa is the favourite

• In-form top-order

• Excellent pace attack

• Aiden Markram's recent form

ZIM vs SA Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, South Africa are the favourites to win this ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis and Aiden Markram are expected to be the key performers.

Winning chances

SA: 65%

ZIM: 35%