ZIM vs SA Live Streaming: Playing 11, where to watch on TV and online, weather forecast, pitch report and more

South Africa will take on Zimbabwe in an African derby in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday, March 1, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The Group 1 Super 8s match, scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM IST, marks the final game of the stage for both teams. The toss will take place at 2:30 PM IST.

South Africa have already secured a semi-final berth after victories over India and the West Indies, becoming the first team in the group to reach four points. Led by Aiden Markram, they will aim to maintain their winning run. Zimbabwe, captained by Sikandar Raza, are out of contention following losses to the same opponents and will look to conclude their campaign with a consolation win.

The match will be televised live in India on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on the Jio Hotstar app and website.

Zimbabwe vs South Africa: Predicted Playing 11

The final teams will be confirmed at the toss.

Zimbabwe Probable XI: Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Wesley Madhevere, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara.

South Africa Probable XI: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi.

Head-to-Head Record Between Zimbabwe and South Africa

South Africa and Zimbabwe have faced each other 13 times in T20 internationals. South Africa have won 11 matches, while Zimbabwe have won 2. There have been no no-results.

South Africa Wins – 11
Zimbabwe Wins – 2
No Result – 0
Total Matches Played – 13

ZIM vs SA Pitch Report and Weather Forecast

The Arun Jaitley Stadium is known for high-scoring T20 matches. The short square boundaries and quick outfield assist batters once they are set. The pitch is generally flat with good bounce, aiding stroke play, particularly during the powerplay.

In the first innings, the ball comes onto the bat well, helping aggressive openers. Totals above 170 are common, while scores below 160 are often considered below par. As the match progresses, the surface tends to slow down, bringing spinners and slower bowlers into play.

Clear and warm conditions are expected for the evening. Temperatures around 7:00 PM are likely to be in the mid-to-high 20s°C, gradually cooling later in the night. The forecast indicates dry weather with no significant chance of rain. Light winds and moderate humidity are expected.

ZIM vs SA Live Streaming

The Zimbabwe vs South Africa T20 World Cup 2026 match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India. Live streaming will be available on the Jio Hotstar app and website.

ZIM vs SA Match Prediction

South Africa enter the Super 8s finale as overwhelming favourites. Google’s win predictor gives South Africa a 92 per cent chance of victory, compared to 8 per cent for Zimbabwe.