Arun Jaitley Stadium hosts a T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 thriller: Zimbabwe vs South Africa. Sikandar Raza’s Zimbabwe triumphed at toss, choosing to bat first despite mounting injury woes.
Raza elaborated: ‘First innings for us. One-off game, injuries forcing our hand – Richard Ngareva out with lower back pain. Time to refine skills for mid-table push in 18 months.’
Markram of SA: ‘We’d bat too. Chasing suits us, but first up tests balance. Reinforcements: Qwena Mfaka, Enrico Nortje, George Linde.’
Unbeaten South Africa dominated groups, toppling India and West Indies in Super 8. Zimbabwe faded after groups, losing to both, ending hopes.
SA plays: Aiden Markram (capt), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Enrico Nortje, Qwena Mfaka, Lungi Ngidi.
Zim: Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Clive Madande, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani.
Proteas hunt rhythm; Zimbabwe fights spirit. Match poised for drama.