South Africa chase down Zimbabwe target in Delhi to maintain Super 8 momentum
Zimbabwe set a target of 154 after finishing on 153/7 in their 20 overs. Sikandar Raza anchored the innings with 73 from 43 deliveries, providing stability through the middle overs while wickets fell at the other end.
South Africa’s bowling effort limited further acceleration, with Kwena Maphaka returning figures of 2/21 from four overs to help contain the total on a surface offering variable pace.
The chase began with intent, and South Africa reached 154/5 in 17.5 overs to seal the result with 13 balls to spare. Dewald Brevis supplied the decisive momentum, striking 42 from 18 balls to shift the required rate in South Africa’s favour during the latter half of the innings.
Raza added further impact with the ball, claiming 3/29, but Zimbabwe were unable to defend the modest total as South Africa secured their third Super 8 victory.
