South Africa vs Zimbabwe, T20 World Cup: Raza's all-round fireworks not enough to slow down Proteas – Action in Images

Sikandar Raza had a phenomenal game on an individual level with bat and ball alike, but the rest of Zimbabwe's team was kept quiet as SA continue to dominate.

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Published on Mar 01, 2026 08:01 pm IST 8 Photos
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In a match with minimal bearing on the World Cup but with narratives heading into the semifinals, South Africa kept things neat and tidy as they chased down 154 with 5 wickets and time to spare. They remain unbeaten and in form, while ZImbabwe prepare to fly home a tad disappointed.(PTI)

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Sikandar Raza won the toss over Aiden Markram and opted to bat. Both teams had three changes each, with South Africa rotating ahead of the semifinal and giving the bowling core some rest.(Hindustan Times)

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Teenage sensation Kwena Maphaka came into the team, and earned his first T20 World Cup wicket with the scalp of Marumani early in the piece, before also outfoxing Raza to prevent him from going big at the end of the innings.(PTI)

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Sikandar Raza stood up when his team was struggling, and played a lone warrior's knock with eight boundaries and four sixes. He scored 73(43) after coming in early, but was not able to find any support from his batting teammates as wickets tumbled.(Hindustan Times)

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Corbin Bosch took 2 wickets in the innings, but all the South African seamers chipped in. Anrich Nortje came in as a rotation option and took a wicket, and Lungi Ngidi continued his immense run of form.(PTI)

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