Home / Latest Cricket News Zimbabwe vs South Africa: Report, result, highlights as Markram calls ICC T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal really exciting Read a report from Zimbabwe vs South Africa at the T20 World Cup 2026 Written by Ben Miller Last Update: March 1, 2026 05:59:21 pm GMT 3 min read Dewald Brevis scored 42 off 18 deliveries as South Africa came through a misfiring batting performance to beat Zimbabwe by five wickets and progress to an ICC T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final against New Zealand. Chasing 154, the Proteas lost openers Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram for single-figure scores as Sikandar Raza took 3-29.George Linde hit 30 and Tristan Stubbs posted 21 as South Africa extended their perfect record at the tournament with 13 balls to spare, securing a result that also means England will meet India or West Indies in the semi-finals.Table of Contents1 T20 World Cup: Why Markram wanted pressure for middle order2 South Africa to face New Zealand again3 Zimbabwe vs South Africa teams4 Whats next for these teams? South Africa T20 cricket World Cup fixtures5 Zimbabwe ICC T20 World Cup 2026 squad6 South Africa ICC T20 World Cup 2026 squadT20 World Cup: Why Markram wanted pressure for middle orderSouth Africa captain Aiden Markram suggested the match had been tricky but praised his bowlers and fielders for really stepping up.I wouldve loved to be clinical with the bat, Markram said (via ANI), having been out for four. But its probably not the worst thing that the middle order was put under pressure and came through.The least you can do is give an opportunity to the guys working behind the scenes [squad members]. You never know if youre going to need them. Can get to conditions that scream out to play one of them, and now theyve got a game under their belts.South Africa to face New Zealand againMarkram might have particular cause to describe his sides semi-final as really exciting because South Africa beat New Zealand by seven wickets during the group stage on February 14.The boys will be up for it in a couple of days time, he added. You look at playing one really good game of cricket, and hopefully the result takes care of itself.Still, its 40 overs of good cricket needed and we need to give it that respect.Zimbabwe vs South Africa teamsZimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Dion Myers, Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Clive Madande, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing MuzarabaniSouth Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi NgidiWhats next for these teams? South Africa T20 cricket World Cup fixturesSouth Africa are next in World Cup action in that semi-final at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Wednesday (13:30 GMT).Here are their wins at the tournament so far.DateStageOpponentMarginFeb 9, 2026Group StageCanada57 runsFeb 11, 2026Group StageAfghanistanSuper Over (2nd)Feb 14, 2026Group StageNew Zealand7 wicketsFeb 18, 2026Group StageUAE6 wicketsFeb 22, 2026Super 8India76 runsFeb 26, 2026Super 8West Indies9 wicketsMar 1, 2026Super 8Zimbabwe5 wicketsZimbabwe ICC T20 World Cup 2026 squadSikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Ben Curran, Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande (wk), Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard NgaravaSouth Africa ICC T20 World Cup 2026 squadAiden Markram (c), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs Topics: Men's T20 World Cup South Africa national cricket team Zimbabwe national cricket team Follow us: Ben Miller Ben has more than 10 years' experience in sports journalism, covering two EURO tournaments, European club competitions, the Premier League, EFL and WSL and a variety of other major sporting events. Read more from Ben Miller
