Zimbabwe vs South Africa T20I Tri-Series in Namibia, 2026, Full Score Card

OUT! CAUGHT! Finally, the Proteas manage to close things out, and South Africa win by 43 runs. Bjorn Fortuin drags the length back, bowling it into the surface and around off. Newman Nyamhuri backs away a bit, lifting it high and down to long off. Eathan Bosch comes in from the deep and takes a good catch as Fortuin ends with a four-fer. Zimbabwe are bowled out for 142.

Darted down leg, Nyamhuri goes for a reverse dab but misses and the ball goes past the keeper as well. It rolls down to deep third after deflecting off the keeper and the batters get two byes,

Quicker one, wide outside off and drifting in late. Nyamhuri leaves it alone.

A big swing and a miss! Floated up wide outside off, Newman Nyamhuri looks to wallop it away but only connects with thin air.

Oh, a misfield and the extra run is taken. Full and straight, jammed down through mid-wicket. The on-rushing fielder fails to pick it up cleanly and concedes the second run.

Slower one, bowled back of a length and around off. Nyamhuri swings at it and gets an outside edge down to deep third for a run.

Full and angled into the batter. Newman Nyamhuri backs away a fair bit and jams it to mid off.

Excellent running! Fuller one at the stumps, swung away off the inside edge and down to deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.

Back of a length, following the batter down leg. Nyamhuri looks to pull but miscues it badly towards the bowler.

Good length, angled across off, Matigimu nudges it down to deep third and turns the strike over.

DROPPED! That should have been game, set and match. Flighted ball, Newman Nyamhuri swings across the line but gets more height than distance. The ball sails down to deep mid-wicket, where the fielder tries to reverse cup it but spills it. Two taken.

Quicker one, fired well wide of the off stump. Nyamhuri leave it alone.

FOUR! Length ball around off, Nyamhuri brings out the reverse sweep now, hitting it high and down to the vacant backward point fence for a boundary.

PUT DOWN! Can barely call it a catching chance, as it was hit really hard. Full and straight, Nyamhuri pummels it straight back to the bowler. Bjorn Fortuin gets both hands on it but it doesn't stick, and that will sting for a bit as well.

Shorter in length, floated outside off, this is sliced away over the point region for a couple of runs.

SIX! Number 10 and 11 showing the top order how it's done! Fuller one at the stumps, Newman Nyamhuri sits down and flat-bats the slog sweep in front of deep mid-wicket for a maximum.

Nagging length at the stumps, tucked away just into the leg side. The bowler is quick to cut it off.

SIX! Wow, that's come out of nowhere! On a good length, turning into leg. Kundai Matigimu sits down and just lays into the slog sweep, hitting it high and over cow corner for a biggie.

A full ball around off, Nyamhuri chips it down to long on for a single.

Unlucky for the batter. Floated up on the stumps, Newman Nyamhuri steps out and drills it at a rate of knots. However, he hits it too straight and the ball smashes into the stumps at the other end, deflecting down to long on for two runs.

Tossed up outside off, turning back in. Matigimu pushes it out on the off side for a single.

A low full toss on off, punched away down to long off for a single.

Full and on the pads, clipped away past square leg for a run.

Nicely flighted, at the stumps, Nyamhuri swings across the line but gets an inside edge past leg stump and down to fine leg for a couple of runs.

Tossed up on middle and leg, this is swept away on the bounce to deep backward square leg for a single.

Drifted into the pads, Matigumu swings across the line but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

Kundai Matigimu is the last batter in for Zimbabwe.

OUT! STUMPED! Bjorn Fortuin gets immediate revenge on his opposite number. Fortuin holds this one back a touch and sees Sikandar Raza stepping down the track. Fortuin slows it up, bowling it flatter and well wide of the off stump. Raza loses his shape in trying to reach the ball and is well outside his crease when Connor Esterhuizen whips off the bails.

SIX! That's been whacked away, and up comes the 100 for Zimbabwe. Too short and angled into the batter, Sikandar Raza uses the angle and hangs back before swinging it over deep square leg for a huge six.

A skiddy bumper over leg stump, Newman Nyamhuri does well to duck under it. 87 needed now off 42 balls.

Pace off again, this time shorter and on leg. Raza nurdles it behind square leg and rotates strike.

WIDE! And again! Full and wide, pushed well beyond the tramline and Raza leaves it alone.

WIDE! This one is pretty clear-cut. Another slower yorker attempted by Maphaka, but this is spilled beyond the tramline.

Raza certainly doesn't agree with the umpire's call here. Slower one, very full and flirting with the tramline outside off. Raza lets it go and is perplexed that the umpire didn't call it a wide.

A full toss on off, punched gently in front of mid off for a quick single.

Hard length, angled wide of the off stump. Raza slashes it away between deep backward point and deep third, but for just a single.

A wide yorker, landing it perfectly and just inside the tramline. Sikandar Raza fails to squeeze it away.

Kwena Maphaka (2-0-22-0) is back on.

That's a good delivery to end, and Jansen finishes his spell with brilliant figures of 3/21 in 4 overs. A well-directed bumper, right t the face. Raza hops and up and manages to fend it to the leg side, pinching a single as well.

Full and straight, Nyamhuri plays a wristy flick, getting it down to long leg for a single.

WIDE! Fuller and quicker, darted well down the leg side by Jansen.

Bowled from wider on the crease, a length ball and pushed into batter. Nyamhuri stays back and defends it out.

Fractionally short and outside off, Nyamhuri hangs back to cut but is beaten past the outside edge.

Length ball around off, Raza mishits it to the left of the cover fielder and gets across for a single.

Jansen comes around the wicket and jams in a straight yorker. Nyamhuri just about manages to tuck it away to the leg side and turns the strike over.

FOUR! Ouch! That's a bit unlucky for the bowler, and 22 runs come off the over. Better length from Peter, flighting it around off, but not all that full. Raza goes after it and gets an outside edge fine of the short third fielder as the ball rolls away into the fence.

FOUR! Raza is just swinging for the fence now, and Peter is bearing the brunt. Tossed up again, wide outside off, but full again. Raza hammers it flat and well to the left of deep extra cover for yet another boundary.

SIX! Wow, that's literally gone out of the ground and Sikandar Raza is letting loose. Tossed up, full and on middle, Raza clears the front leg and tonks it straight back over the bowler's head for a biggie. 14 off the over already, and thankfully, we have got the ball back as well.

FOUR! Fired in again, fuller and on middle and leg. Sikandar Raza smacks it hard and wide of Kwena Maphaka at deep mid-wicket for another boundary.

Flatter one, darted into the pads. Raza hops inside the line and fails to tuck it away.

FOUR! Valiant effort in the deep, but it goes in vain. Fractionally short around off, Raza hangs back and forces the lofted shot over covers and finds the fence.

On the pads, flicked away down to deep square leg for a single. Zimbabwe are 67/8 after 10 overs.

Hard length, pushed across off, Raza has a feel for it but the ball zips past the off stump.

Newman Nyamhuri walks out to bat next.

OUT! MASAKADZA IS RUN OUT! Great awareness from Jordan Hermann and Zimbabwe have thrown away another wicket. A snorter of a short ball from Jansen, right at the batter. Sikandar Raza hops up and fends it to the left of backward point and Wessly Madhevere is already halfway down the pitch. Hermann picks it up and takes a second, throwing it back to the bowler and Jansen whips off the bails with Masakadza nowhere in sight.

Similar line and length to the last ball, and this time Masakadza hangs back to glide it down to deep third for a single.

Should have been a single. Back of a length and around off, dabbed away down to the right of backward point.

FOUR! Nearly another one for Jansen. Full and wide, landing it in the blockhole. Masakadza looks to jam it out but squeezes it off the inside edge and down to fine leg for a boundary.

Dragged length, turning into the pads. Masakadza pushes back and works it around the corner on the leg side for one more.

A tad shorter and outside off, punched away square through the off side for a run by Raza.

Floated up on middle and leg, tucked away in front of mid-wicket for a single.

Beaten! Nicely tossed up, full and around off. Masakadza looks to swing through the line but is beaten in the flight.

FOUR! Fuller one drifted down the leg side, Wellington Masakadza sits down and sweeps it to the left of the diving short fine leg fielder for a boundary.

Wellington Masakadza is in at number 9 for Zimbabwe.

OUT! TAKEN! Oh, that's a lucky wicket off the very first delivery for Nqabayomzi Peter, and he won't mind that at all. Peter starts with a half-tracker around off. Brad Evans rocks back and can't resists the temptation to go after it. However, he pulls it flat and wide of deep mid-wicket, where Kwena Maphaka runs around and hops up a bit to pouch it around the waist. Good catch in the deep and Evans has to walk back as well.

Nqabayomzi Peter is brought into the attack now.

Short ball over middle and leg, Evans plays a good-looking pull shot, hitting it flat and on the bounce to deep mid-wicket for just another single.

Good length around off, Raza comes forward and pushes it to cover, picking up a quick run.

A quick bumper, over the leg pole and Raza just hops inside the line of the ball, letting it go.

No hat-trick! Full and on leg, trying to attack the pads, but Evans manages to flick it away through square leg for a run.

Brad Evans walks in to face the hat-trick ball.

OUT! LBW! A huge appeal, and it's been given. Duan Jansen is delighted with that, and he's now on a hat-trick. Jansen keeps it on a good length, darting the ball in off the deck. Tadiwanashe Marumani gets pegged back and looks to flick but is beaten for pace and takes a blow on the front pad. Marumani goes for a golden duck and Zimbabwe are in a spot of real bother at 51/6.

Tadiwanashe Marumani is the new batter in.

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! That is a sensational reflex catch from Duan Jansen, and Ryan Burl simply cannot believe it. Jansen pitches the ball on a fullish length and outside off, slower too. Burl backs away and looks to hit it straight, but gets it more off the toe end of the blade. It is still hit hard, but Jansen just sticks out a left hand in the follow-through and takes it without a fuss. Zimbabwe have now lost half their side.

Just back of a length, angling across off, Burl nudges it wide of short third and scampers across for a quick single.

Slightly shorter and straighter, hit away through square leg for a single. The 50 is up for Zimbabwe.

FOUR! A full toss now, wide outside off, Sikandar Raza goes after it again, throwing his hands at it, and slices it down to deep third for a boundary.

Very full, almost yorker-length, and outside off. Raza looks to loft it away but misses.

Good fielding in the deep. Back of a length over middle, swung away hard and flat towards deep mid-wicket. The ball bounces really high off the outfield and Prenelan Subrayen does well to leap up and palm it in. Two taken.

Oh, confusion out in the middle and Zimbabwe are lucky to escape here. Back of a length and outside off, Raza hangs back and dabs it to the left of backward point. Burl sets off for a single but Rubin Hermann makes a fine stop and quickly throws it to the keeper's end, which is the wrong end. Burl scampers back and Lhuan-dre Pretorius, who is backing up has a shy at the bowler's end but just misses and Burl makes it back.

A dot to end, and Zimbabwe are 43/4 after the Powerplay. Full and outside off, swinging away. Burl reaches out and drives it to cover. 143 more needed off 84 balls.

Ryan Burl is in at number 6.

OUT! BOWLED'EM! Duan Jansen sends Innocent Kaia packing, and Zimbabwe lose their fourth now, that too inside the Powerplay. Jansen goes full and quick, landing it around the off stump line. Kaia reaches forward to flick but the ball swings in late and beats the bat, sneaking past the inside edge to clatter into the off pole. Kaia's bright start comes to an end.

Length ball at the stumps, Raza swings hard across the line and loses his shape again, smothering it wide of mid on for a single.

WIDE! Dug in short and just down leg, Raza looks to get inside the line and help it over short fine but misses.

Short of a good length, angled across off, Sikandar Raza slaps it over wide mid off. The ball plugs a bit and the fielder manages to chase after it from the infield and save the boundary. Two taken.

Full and wide outside off, squeezed away off the outside half of the blade and behind point for a single.

Kaia loves that pick-up shot, but the pitch is slowing down and he isn't able to find the timing at the moment. Length ball on the pads, heaved high and over the square leg region, against the wind. The ball lands safely and Kaia picks up a brace.

Duan Jansen now comes in to bowl the last over of the Powerplay.

Tidy stuff from Bosch. Back of a length and around off, jammed down towards mid off.

That's a good change-up from Bosch. Slower one, wide outside off and into the pitch. Raza leaves it alone but the ball nips in and ends up well inside the wide guideline.

A complete miscue by Raza. Good length, over the top of middle, Raza loses his shape as he swipes across the line and ends up hitting it towards mid on.

A skiddy short ball, angled into the batter. Kaia pulls it aerially down to deep square leg and collects a single.

Bosch hits a hard length and bowls it around off. Kaia taps it down to mid off. He also calls for a change of willow. Not sure what the issue was with the previous one.

Short of a length, angled into the body, tucked away neatly off the hips and through backward square leg for a couple of runs.

Eathan Bosch comes on to bowl now.

A beauty to end the over, and it's a double wicket-maiden for Bjorn Fortuin. Quicker one around off, not all that full and this one straightens sharply off the deck. Sikandar Raza is beaten past the outside edge.

Floated up on off, Raza pushes this one out to mid off.

Drifted into the pads, Raza half-sweeps it down to square leg.

The next batter is Sikandar Raza.

OUT! CAUGHT! That's a brain fade moment from Wessly Madhevere and Zimbabwe are 3 down for 33 already. Bjorn Fortuin gives this one a bit more air, floating it on middle and leg. Madhevere skips down the pitch to loft it over mid on but gets barely any elevation on it. Eathan Bosch takes a straightforward catch at mid on and the Protea skipper has his second wicket.

Quicker again, fired in at the batter. Wessly Madhevere hops back and jams it out.

Wessly Madhevere is the new batter in.

OUT! CAUGHT! The Protea skipper strikes on the first ball and that's a fine catch from Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Bjorn Fortuin starts with a quicker one, bowling it into the pitch and darting it towards middle and leg. Brian Bennett rocks back to pull but gets a leading it over short third. Pretorius runs back and extends the right hand to take a one-handed stunner.

Bjorn Fortuin brings himself into the attack now.

SIX! That's poor from Kwena. Dug in shorter again and around leg, Kaia is waiting for it and hoicks it up and over the fine leg fence for a biggie.

FOUR! Similar length to the last one but a lot straighter, on the bodyline. Innocent Kaia whips it off the ribs and flicks it down to long leg for a one-bounce boundary.

Back of a length, cutting it across the off stump. Kaia leans back to pull, but ends up jaming it down in front of mid on.

Length ball on the stumps, tucked away to the right of mid on for a quick single. Good running.

Pitched full and around off, Bennett jams the drive out to mid off.

DROPPED! Rubin Hermann has made a real mess of that one. Maphaka hits a good length, bowling it around middle and leg. Innocent Kaia looks to pick it up over the leg side but miscues it high towards cover. Rubin calls early but never really gets under the swirling ball and lunges late to take it, spilling it down. Single taken.

Nice and full, at the stumps. Kaia drives it wide of mid on for a single.

Innocent Kaia walks in at number 3 for Zimbabwe.

OUT! CAUGHT! That's a soft dismissal and the Proteas strike early with the ball. Fuller one, pushed through slower and on the pads. Ben Curran moves inside the line to sweep but gets more of a top edge and hits it straight to short fine. Lhuan-dre Pretorius takes a simple catch over there and Prenelan Subrayen gets his man.

Bowled flatter this time, punched out into the off side.

WIDE! Fuller and drifted just down leg. Curran looks to shovel it fine but misses. The ball goes off the keeper's glove and rolls down to deep third as the batters pick up a couple of extra runs.

Looped up, getting it over the batter's eyeline. This is slower and lands on middle, and Curran drives it straight to short extra cover.

Dragged length, slower too, worked away from the crease to deep mid-wicket for a run.

SIX! Stylish and effective as well. Just drifted into the stumps, Brian Bennett lunges across and sits down, sweeping it flat and hard over deep backward square leg for a biggie.

The off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen to operate from the other end.

Curran backs away early and gets the short and wide one. There to be put away but Curran fails to connect. Zimbabwe are 10/0 after the first over.

FOUR! Quick hands from Curran. Just short of a good length, attacking the stumps. Curran has a hoick across the line and smears it off the inside half of the blade in front of square leg for a boundary.

Pitched fuller, shaping it into the pads. Ben Curran plays a checked drive, punching it straight to the mid on fielder.

Maphaka shortens the length, angling it across off. Bennett stays low and slashes it down to deep third for a single.

FOUR! Now, that's a shot! Length again, straighter in line, Brian Bennett drives it on the up, drilling it straight back past the bowler for a boundary down to long on.

Much better from Kwena this time. Good-length delivery, pitches on middle and darts back in. Bennett pushes it back to the bowler.

WIDE! Good clicks on the ball, but ill-directed by Maphaka. Length ball, swings down the leg side as well. Zimbabwe's chase is underway with an extra.

OUT! FORTUIN IS RUN OUT! South Africa end their innings at 185/7. Full and outside off, Bjorn Fortuin shuffles across and steers it to backward point and calls for two. Wessly Madhevere throws it towards the keeper, Tadiwanashe Marumani, who whips the bails off in a flash. Bjorn Fortuin was short despite the dive.

Full and outside off, Bjorn Fortuin moves across but leaves it alone in hopes of a wide, which is not given.

Much fuller, outside off, Bjorn Fortuin taps it towards point.

Wide! Way outside off, Bjorn Fortuin leaves it alone. Wided.

Full and straight, Duan Jansen knocks it to long on for one more.

Full and outside off, Bjorn Fortuin steers it through covers for a single.

A full toss outside off, Duan Jansen slams it down to the right of long off for a single.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius falls for 94. Bjorn Fortuin walks in to bat now. Newman Nyamhuri to bowl the final over of the first innings.

OUT! TIMBER! Brad Evans strikes. Lhuan-dre Pretorius departs on 94. A slower one, on leg, Lhuan-dre Pretorius moves to his off side and looks to flick it but is early in the swing of his bat. The ball zooms through and rattles over the leg pole. Pretorius misses out on his well-deserved maiden T20I hundred by only 6 runs.

A full toss, on off, Duan Jansen knocks it to long on for a single.

Too full, outside off, Duan Jansen digs it back to the bowler.

Full and outside off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! Pretorius moves to 93 now! Full and outside off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius uses the pace of the ball and squeezes it through third man for a boundary.

A low full toss, outside off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius looks to flick it but wears it on his pads. An appeal but turned down.

Duan Jansen walks in to bat now.

OUT! TAKEN! Wessly Madhevere gets his third wicket. Flatter, outside off, Eathan Bosch reaches out to it and looks to loft it. Gets it off the toe end of his bat as the ball carries towards long on. Innocent Kaia keeps his composure near the fence and takes the catch.

Quicker, on off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius knocks it to mid off for a single.

Wide! Way outside off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius leaves it alone. Wide called.

Full and on off, Eathan Bosch flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Wide! Down the leg side, Eathan Bosch leaves it alone.

Short, on off, Eathan Bosch punches it through covers for a brace.

Eathan Bosch walks in to bat now.

OUT! TAKEN! Wessly Madhevere gets his second wicket. A short stay for Rubin Hermann. Loopy, on off, Rubin Hermann moves forward and looks to loft it, but the ball hits the upper part of his bat. It carries towards long on, where Innocent Kaia takes a good catch.

Half chance! Short, on off, Rubin Hermann slaps it back to the right of the bowler. Wessly Madhevere dives to his right to take the catch but fails to hold onto it.

A full toss, outside off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius looks to flick it but misses.

FOUR! Excellent placement! Full toss again, outside off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius uses the pace of the ball and guides it through third man for a boundary.

Another full toss, Lhuan-dre Pretorius flicks it through square leg for a brace. Good running between the wickets.

A full toss, Lhuan-dre Pretorius taps it back to the bowler.

Full and outside off, Rubin Hermann drives it through covers for a single.

Rubin Hermann walks in to bat now.

OUT! TAKEN! Newman Nyamhuri strikes. Not a wicket-taking delivery, to be honest. Full and down the leg side, Connor Esterhuizen looks to flick it but gets a top edge. The ball carries towards deep backward square leg. Ben Curran moves forward and completes the catch.

FOUR! A boundary to close the over! Back of a length, on leg, Lhuan-dre Pretorius stays back and pulls it through square leg for a boundary.

Shaping away, on off, Connor Esterhuizen guides it to third man for a single.

Short, outside off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.

Length and on off, Connor Esterhuizen pushes it to mid off for a single.

Connor Esterhuizen walks in to bat now.

OUT! TAKEN! Brad Evans strikes with the ball. Angling in, on off, Dewald Brevis latches onto it for another big hit. He looks to loft it but doesn't get the required power on it. The ball goes towards long off. Sikandar Raza settles under it and completes the catch. Dewald Brevis is absolutely gutted with himself.

SIX! That was effortless from Brevis! Full and on leg, Dewald Brevis uses the pace of the ball and helps it over fine leg for a biggie. 150 comes up for South Africa..

South Africa are 148/1 after 15 overs. Brad Evans returns.

Quicker, outside off, Dewald Brevis steers it through covers for a single.

Full and on leg, Dewald Brevis flicks it to mid-wicket for a brace. Excellent running between the wickets.

Loopy, on off, Dewald Brevis taps it to point.

Quicker, on leg, Lhuan-dre Pretorius knocks it to mid on for a single.

FOUR! Top shot! Too short, too wide, Lhuan-dre Pretorius reaches out to it and slaps it powerfully through backward point for a boundary.

Much fuller, on leg, Dewald Brevis flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Flatter, outside off, Dewald Brevis slaps it through mid off for a single.

Short, on leg, Lhuan-dre Pretorius knocks it to mid on for a single.

FOUR! This is quality batting! Flatter, outside off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius leans on and drills it through extra covers for a boundary.

SIX! Brilliant use of feet! Tossed up, outside off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius uses his feet and launches it over long off for a biggie.

Quicker, on leg, Dewald Brevis knocks it to mid on for a single.

Flatter, outside off, Dewald Brevis pushes it to cover.

Too full, on off, Dewald Brevis pushes it to cover for a single.

FOUR! Brilliant timing from Brevis! Full and outside off, Dewald Brevis reaches out to it and drills it powerfully through covers for a boundary.

Full and on leg, Lhuan-dre Pretorius flicks it through backward square leg for a single.

Short, on leg, Dewald Brevis tugs it to mid-wicket for a single.

Beaten! Quicker, outside off, Dewald Brevis tries to punch it but misses.

Short, on off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius flat bats it towards long on for a single.

FOUR! Brilliant from Brevis! Full and outside off, Dewald Brevis leans onto it and drills it through mid off for a boundary.

Full and outside off, Dewald Brevis pushes it to mid off.

Slower one, outside off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius digs it through covers for a single.

Nice and full, on off, Dewald Brevis taps it to mid on for a single.

SIX MORE! Back-to-back sixes from Dewald Brevis! Similar length, on off, Dewald Brevis keeps his head down and powers it high over long on again for a six.

SIX! Dewald Brevis opens up now! Full and on off, Dewald Brevis latches onto it and powers it magnificently over long on for a bigge.

Flatter, outside off, Dewald Brevis steers it to point for a single. 100 comes up for South Africa.

Short, on leg, Dewald Brevis tucks it to mid-wicket.

Dropped! Flatter, on off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius gets down on one knee and slog sweeps it. Gets a top edge as the ball goes in the air towards short fine leg. The fielder runs forward and spills the catch. A single taken.

Fullish, on leg, Lhuan-dre Pretorius flicks it to mid-wicket.

SIX! That's a flat six! Flatter, on off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius gets down on one knee and powers it flat and over long on for a biggie.

FOUR! Not where he intended! Flatter, on leg, Lhuan-dre Pretorius changes his stance and plays a reverse sweep. Gets a bottom edge as the ball races away to fine leg for a boundary.

Short, on off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius tugs it to square leg for a single.

Shaping in, on leg, Dewald Brevis tucks it to square leg for a single.

Angling in, on off, Dewald Brevis taps it to mid on.

Fifty up for Lhuan-dre Pretorius ​​​​​​off just 27 balls! Short, on leg, Pretorius pulls it through mid-wicket for a single. His 2nd T20I fifty.

Full and straight, Dewald Brevis flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Length and outside off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius steers it through backward point for a single.

Short and wide, Lhuan-dre Pretorius slaps it through point for a single.

Fullish, on leg, Dewald Brevis flicks it to short fine leg for a single.

Flatter, on off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius punches it to point for a single.

SIX! Lhuan-dre Pretorius moves to 46 now! Short, on leg, Lhuan-dre Pretorius picks it well and slogs it over deep square leg for a biggie.

Flatter, on leg, Dewald Brevis flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Quicker, on off, Dewald Brevis looks to block it but edges it to the fielder at short third.

FOUR! Top shot from Lhuan-dre Pretorius! Short and on leg, Lhuan-dre Pretorius rocks back and pulls it powerfully through mid-wicket as the ball races away to the fence in a flash.

Short, on off, Dewald Brevis pulls it on the bounce towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

The in-form Dewald Brevis ​​​​​​walks in at number 3.

OUT! TAKEN! Wessly Madhevere gets a much-needed wicket for Zimbabwe. Drops it short, on off, Jordan Hermann rocks back and looks to slap it but gets a thick outside edge. The ball goes straight in the hands of Ryan Burl at backward point. The dot balls were building the pressure, and Wessly Madhevere makes the most of it.

Nice and full, on off, Jordan Hermann digs it back to the bowler.

Beaten! Turn and bounce, outside off, Jordan Hermann swings hard but misses.

Quicker, on off, Jordan Hermann pushes it to cover.

FOUR! Ends the over well! Full and on off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius gets down on one knee and slog sweeps it magnificently over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Loops it up, on off, Jordan Hermann knocks it to long on for a single.

Drops it short, on off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius drills it towards long on for one again.

Quicker, on leg, Jordan Hermann flicks it through mid-wicket for another single.

Flatter, on off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius knocks it to mid on for one more.

Short, on leg, Jordan Hermann tucks it through backward square leg for a single.

South Africa are 59 for no loss at the end of Powerplay. Sikandar Raza returns...

FOUR! That's a cracking shot! Angling in, outside off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius makes room and cuts it magnificently through cover-point for a boundary.

Slightly shorter, outside off, Jordan Hermann slashes it over cover for one more.

Back of a length, on leg, Lhuan-dre Pretorius pulls it through backward square leg for a single. Good work in the deep.

Nice and full, on off, Jordan Hermann looks to drive it but edges it to backward point for a single.

Wide! Way outside off, Jordan Hermann leaves it alone. Wided.

Full and outside off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius swings hard but misses. The keeper fails to collect it as the batters collect a bye.

FOUR! That's a poor delivery! Newman Nyamhuri errs it down leg, Lhuan-dre Pretorius uses the pace of the ball and helps it through fine leg for a boundary. 50 comes up for South Africa.

Slows it up, on off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius pushes it to mid off for a quick single.

Bangs it short, on leg, Lhuan-dre Pretorius pulls it through square leg for a brace.

Good length, on off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius knocks it to mid on.

FOUR! Perfect timing and placement! Full and on off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius moves to his off side and flicks it through mid-wicket. The deep mid-wicket fielder dives to his right only to parry the ball to the fence.

Shaping in, on off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius punches it to cover.

FOUR! Welcome to the attack, Kundai Matigimu! Back of a length, on leg, Lhuan-dre Pretorius walks forward and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Another bowling change. Kundai Matigimu comes into the attack now.

SIX! Up, up and away! Full and outside off, Jordan Hermann reaches out to it and slashes it powerfully over deep backward point as the ball sails over the ropes.

Angling in, on off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius punches it through covers for a single.

Hard length, on leg, Jordan Hermann looks to flick it but wears it on his pads. A loud appeal but turned down. They collect a leg bye. It seemed to be pitching down leg. Also, there is no DRS for this series.

Good work in the deep! Short, on off, Jordan Hermann looks to pull it but gets a top edge. Short third chases and just flicks the ball in before the ropes. Two runs taken.

Full and outside off, Jordan Hermann pushes it to point.

Beaten! Short of a good length, outside off, Jordan Hermann moves forward and swings hard but misses.

Brad Evans comes into the attack now.

Quicker, on leg, Lhuan-dre Pretorius flicks it through square leg for a brace.

Fired in, on off, Jordan Hermann pushes it to mid off for a single.

Short, on off, Jordan Hermann stabs it back to the bowler.

SIX! Goes all the way! A bit short and on leg, Jordan Hermann swivels and pulls it magnificently over deep square leg for a biggie.

Full and straight, Jordan Hermann blocks it back to the bowler.

Drops it short, on off, Jordan Hermann slaps it to cover.

Wessly Madhevere comes into the attack now.

A tidy over from Newman Nyamhuri! Length and on off, Jordan Hermann knocks it to mid on for a single.

Shaping in, on leg, Jordan Hermann flicks it to mid-wicket.

Good length, on off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius knocks it to mid on for a run.

FOUR! That's a good shot! Back of a length, on off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius walks forward and pulls it powerfully through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Angling in, on leg, Lhuan-dre Pretorius knocks it to mid on.

Back of a length, on off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius slaps it to the cover fielder.

A good start for South Africa. Newman Nyamhuri to share the attack.

Flatter, on leg, Lhuan-dre Pretorius knocks it to long on for one more.

Short, on off, Jordan Hermann punches it to cover for a single.

FOUR! That's a poor delivery from Raza! He bowls it short and on leg, Jordan Hermann swivels and pulls it magnificently through square leg for a boundary.

Short, on off, Jordan Hermann punches it to cover.

Wide! Down the leg side, Jordan Hermann looks to flick it but misses.

Flatter, on leg, Jordan Hermann tucks it through square leg. Another misfield and this time the batter's collect two runs.

Raza starts full and outside off, Lhuan-dre Pretorius drives it to cover. A misfield allows the batters to collect a single.

Right then, we are done with the prematch formalities. Zimbabwe players now take their respective field positions. Jordan Hermann and Lhuan-dre Pretorius open up for South Africa. Sikandar Raza has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

Time for national anthem - We are all set for the action to begin. Both sides stride out in the middle and line up for their respective national anthems. It will be Zimbabwe's first, followed by that of South Africa.

Pitch Report - The ground has 65-meter straight boundaries, with square boundaries measuring 68 meters to the east and 67 meters towards the pavilion side. The pitch is dry and shows emerging cracks beneath a decent layer of grass. These conditions favor spin bowling, offering sharp turn for South Africa's Bjorn Fortuin and Dewald Brevis, as well as Zimbabwe's Wellington Masakadza and Sikandar Raza.

Zimbabwe (Playing XI) - Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia (In for Blessing Muzarabani), Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK), Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Newman Nyamhuri, Kundai Matigimu (In for Dion Myers).

South Africa (Playing XI) - Jordan Hermann, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Connor Esterhuizen (WK), Rubin Hermann, Eathan Bosch, Duan Jansen, Bjorn Fortuin (C), Prenelan Subrayen, Nqabayomzi Peter (In for Tony de Zorzi), Kwena Maphaka.

The captain of Zimbabwe - Sikandar Raza says that they wanted to bowl, so it's a good toss for them. He reckons that they discussed the areas they didn't do well in the last game, and they will try to fix those mistakes. He ends by mentioning the changes in their side.

The captain of South Africa - Bjorn Fortuin says that they will bat first as the conditions are dry and they will try to put up a big score. He reckons that they will try to make use of the conditions. Ends by mentioning the changes in their side.

TOSS - South Africa have won the toss and will BAT first.

High stakes under sunny skies - Conditions in Windhoek have produced true bounce and great value for positive strokeplay. Zimbabwe come in with renewed confidence after defending a massive total, but South Africa have shown how dangerous they can be when their batting clicks. The stage is set for a cracking contest and the toss is coming up in a short while.

South Africa managing bowling changes - South Africa will aim to carry forward their fearless batting approach inspired by Dewald Brevis. With fast bowler Lutho Sipamla ruled out of the tournament and Andile Simelane joining the setup, the Proteas need their altered bowling attack to settle quickly. Spinners Prenelan Subrayen and Bjorn Fortuin will be crucial in drying up boundary options and creating wicket taking chances during the middle phase.

Zimbabwe aiming for top order stability - Zimbabwe must focus on building stable partnerships through the middle overs after suffering sudden batting collapses in previous games. While the lower order stepped up brilliantly in their tense win over Namibia, top order batters like Brian Bennett and Ben Curran will want to convert solid starts into match winning knocks. Their bowling unit also needs to maintain disciplined lines in the closing overs to prevent power hitters from running away with the game.

Welcome to Windhoek! Hello and welcome to the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek for Match 4 of this fascinating T20 tri series between South Africa and Zimbabwe. With every team in the tournament sitting on one win and one defeat, the race to secure a spot in the final is wide open. The Proteas will look to repeat their earlier victory, while the Chevrons arrive determined to level the score in this exciting rivalry.

... MATCH DAY ...

Chapter 4 - It was a complete rout a few days ago when South Africa crushed Zimbabwe by 7 wickets, dishing out a lesson in dominance. Unfortunately, the home fans were denied a proper viewing experience, with the main broadcaster running into serious technical glitches throughout the match. For South Africa, the win mattered plenty, cementing their status as tri-series favorites, especially after they'd stumbled to a surprise defeat against the hosts in the series opener. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, were handed a fresh dose of reality about just how far they still need to travel in this format. Batting, bowling and fielding, all three areas were dismantled by a ruthless Proteas outfit, leaving the hosts looking hopelessly out of their depth. They did get back to winning ways against Namibia, but it was far from convincing as they were pushed to deep waters before they eventually crossed the line. Baby AB's rise - A knock of 75 against Namibia followed by another 75, this one considerably quicker, against Zimbabwe has once again thrust Dewald Brevis into the spotlight. He has already smashed 11 sixes across just a couple of games and remains the only batter to breach the three-figure mark, with nobody else even in the vicinity. Backed by his fearless hitting, along with composed starts from Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Jordan Hermann, South Africa now look like the team to beat. That marks a clear shift from their outing against Namibia, a contrast to how well-oiled and in sync they appeared against the Chevrons. Working in sync - Every member of the batting lineup had something worthwhile to offer, an effort that was backed up brilliantly by the bowling unit. The standout moment came from Eathan Bosch, who made a really impressive T20I debut, returning figures of 1/20 in his 4 overs, while wickets kept tumbling throughout, with Duan Jansen shining brightest, picking up a three-wicket haul. The one area they would want to tighten up is their Powerplay bowling, having leaked 57/0 and 54/1 in the two games so far. Apart from that, it's the classic South African template on show, a side stacked with batting firepower and armed with genuine thunderbolts in the bowling attack. Soul-searching required - Winners of just one from their last ten T20Is, Zimbabwe will be desperate to engineer a strong turnaround, not just within this series, but as part of a broader revival in the format as a whole. Sure, there were flashes of promise from Brian Bennett and Ben Curran, with Tadiwanashe Marumani stepping up to rescue the side from trouble, but the real issue was the inability to turn those starts into substantial scores. A recurring theme for Zimbabwe, particularly with the bat, is that the loss of one wicket tends to trigger a procession, draining all momentum out of the innings. Captain Sikandar Raza, too, is enduring a lean patch in the shortest format, managing just 17 runs across his last six T20Is, with five single-digit scores in that stretch. His form remains absolutely vital for any semblance of middle-order stability for the Chevrons. Worrying pattern - Zimbabwe have lost three of their last five T20Is while batting first, but that stat only tells a narrow slice of the story. Zoom out a little and it reveals a cascading effect. The batters haven't been able to post competitive totals, which in turn puts the axe on the bowlers, forcing them to do far too much with far too little. However, they did post 195 against Namibia last time around, but that almost proved insufficient before Brad Evans delivered a fantastic final over to seal the deal in their favor. For the Chevrons to stand any chance against the Saffas, their pacers Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans need to strike consistently, while the spinners, too, will have to play their part and choke the flow of runs through the middle overs. Team form (Last 5 completed T20Is, recent first) - ZIM - WLLLL | SA - WLWLL. What to expect? Windhoek has served up genuinely good batting surfaces so far, though with enough bounce on offer to give the fast bowlers, particularly with the new ball, a fair say in proceedings too. As the game wears on, the pitch tends to slow down a touch, making stroke play a bit tougher, which is where the spinners could come into their own through the middle overs. Zimbabwe have not won a single T20I against South Africa, with the tally reading 9-0 in favor of the Proteas. Will this be the time they turn the tide? We shall find out.