South Africa powered into the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals with a convincing five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the Super 8 stage at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium. Completing the chase of 154 in 17.5 overs, the Proteas maintained their unbeaten run in the group.
Zimbabwe’s innings revolved around captain Sikandar Raza’s virtuoso performance. His 73 off 43 balls, adorned with eight fours and four sixes, lifted the score to 153/7. But the rest of the batting crumbled under South Africa’s disciplined attack. Corbin Bosch (2-40) and the promising Kwena Maphaka (2-21) dismantled the lineup, with no other batter crossing 15.
In reply, South Africa lost de Kock for 0 and Markram for 4 early on, testing their resolve. Rickelton’s gritty 31 off 22 gave them momentum, but Dewald Brevis ignited the chase with a savage 42 from 18 balls – pure carnage with two fours and four sixes.
David Miller added 22 before Brevis fell, prompting Stubbs and Linde to finish unbeaten. Stubbs scored 21 off 24, Linde 30 off 21, their 53-run partnership flawless. Raza’s 3-29 was valiant but insufficient against South Africa’s firepower.
This victory cements South Africa’s Super 8 supremacy, having beaten India, West Indies, and now Zimbabwe. Next up: a blockbuster semi-final against New Zealand on March 4, as Zimbabwe’s spirited run ends.