Zimbabwe take on South Africa in the final Super Eights Group 1 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on March 1, 2026. South Africa has already booked their semi-final spot, sitting at the top of Group 1 with four points from two wins.
Zimbabwe, on the other hand, was knocked out of the tournament after losing both its Super Eights games. They fell to the West Indies by 107 runs and then to India by 72 runs, and have nothing left to fight for except pride and personal performances.
Sikandar Raza’s men will want to sign off from this World Cup on a high note, but they face a South Africa side that has been in exceptional form and has beaten every team in front of them. This is a game where Aiden Markram’s side will look to keep their winning run going and carry that momentum into the knockouts. For Dream11 players, both sides have individual match-winners worth picking.
Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Zimbabwe vs South Africa, T20 World Cup 51st Match |
| Date | 1 March 2026 |
| Time | 3:00 PM IST / 9:30 AM GMT |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, India |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Context | Super Eights Group 1, Final Round, Dead Rubber (both teams eliminated or qualified) |
Dream11 Team For Zimbabwe vs South Africa
Top Picks For Zimbabwe vs South Africa WC T20 Match
| Player | Team | Role | Key Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock | SA | Wicketkeeper-Batter | 403 runs in 9 recent T20Is at avg 44.78, SR of 178.31; top of the SA batting order |
| Aiden Markram | SA | Batter/Captain | 363 runs in 10 recent T20Is at avg 45.38, SR of 153.16; leads SA in their final group game |
| Brian Bennett | ZIM | Batter | 355 runs in 10 recent T20Is at avg 44.38, SR of 130.03; top run-scorer for Zimbabwe this tournament |
| Sikandar Raza | ZIM | All-Rounder/Captain | 260 runs in 10 recent T20Is at avg 37.14, SR of 141.3; key with both bat and ball for Zimbabwe |
| Blessing Muzarabani | ZIM | Pacer | 11 wickets in 4 recent matches at an economy of 7.06 and SR of 8.7; among the most lethal pacers in the tournament |
Pitch Report
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, India |
| Pitch Type | Flat and batting-friendly; short boundaries and a quick outfield aid big hitting |
| Average 1st Innings Score | Around 145-160 in T20Is; World Cup matches have often pushed beyond 170 |
| Pace vs Spin | Pacers find some movement with the new ball; spinners get turn in the middle overs; dew makes spinners less effective in the second innings |
| Toss Factor | Chasing has a slight edge at this ground, mainly due to evening dew under the lights |
| Boundary Size | Short boundaries that make this ground among the better batting venues in India |
Weather Report
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Around 22-25 degrees Celsius during the afternoon; drops to 15-18 degrees Celsius in the evening |
| Sky | Mostly clear; no significant cloud cover expected during the match |
| Rain Chance | Very low; no forecast of rain for March 1 in Delhi |
| Humidity | Moderate; dew will likely develop under the lights in the second innings |
| Overall | Pleasant conditions expected; dew could influence the second innings and help the chasing side |
ZIM vs SA WC T20 Match Toss Prediction
The toss at the Arun Jaitley Stadium tends to matter quite a bit in day/night matches. This game starts in the afternoon and runs into the evening, which means dew will become a factor as the match progresses under the lights. Chasing teams at this ground have won three of the last five T20Is, mainly because evening dew makes the ball difficult to grip and easier to hit. Both sides may want to chase if they win the toss.
For South Africa, bowling first also suits their aggressive pace attack, as they can take the game deep with their batting. For Zimbabwe, setting a target might be the smarter option given the form gap between the two sides. A chasing South Africa side will likely be too strong at this venue. The toss winner will almost certainly look to bowl first and take advantage of the favorable second-innings conditions.
Injury Updates
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe has not had any major injury disruptions entering this final Super Eights game.
South Africa: South Africa have their full available squad ready and will approach this match with the same intensity they have shown throughout the Super Eights.
Zimbabwe vs South Africa Head-to-Head Records in T20Is
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Total T20I Matches | 8 |
| South Africa Wins | 7 |
| Zimbabwe Wins | 0 |
| No Result | 1 |
