South Africa edge Zimbabwe in five-wicket T20 World Cup Super Eights thriller

South Africa moved to a pristine 4-0 in the T20 World Cup Super Eights by pulling off a five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in New Delhi, a match that kept spectators on the edge. Zimbabwe posted 153/7, with Sikandar Raza delivering a brisk 73 off 43 balls that anchored the innings and gave his side a fighting total. The pace-friendly spell also saw Richard Ngarava miss out for Zimbabwe due to a lower back injury, a blow to the bowling plans before the clash.

Raza’s all-round show didn’t end with his bat. He claimed 3/29 with the ball, showing his value in both departments as Zimbabwe scrapped to 153/7. Clive Madande offered late acceleration, contributing 26 off 20, but the target proved stiffer than expected, even with Zimbabwe’s captain performing at the top of his game.

South Africa, though, had a calm response from their batting lineup. Dewald Brevis smashed 42 off 18, including four sixes, while Ryan Rickelton added 31 with four sixes, and George Linde finished 30 not out as the Proteas chased 154 in 17.5 overs. The chase looked a touch uncertain at times, but a composed finish underlined SA’s depth as Tristan Stubbs remained 21 not out at the crease.

The result kept South Africa unbeaten in the Super Eights and reinforced their reputation for balance across both attack and middle order. For Zimbabwe, the heartbreak was tempered by Raza’s performance, a reminder that one standout display can muddy the scoreboard, even in defeat. As the tournament progresses, both sides will carry forward lessons from a high-quality contest that showcased the drama of T20 cricket in Delhi.

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