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March 1, 2026

SA vs Zim Toss Update: Raza Opts to Bat; Unstoppable Proteas Look to Go Unbeaten

SA vs Zim Toss Update: Raza Opts to Bat; Unstoppable Proteas Look to Go Unbeaten

In the 2nd last game of Super 8, SA vs Zim, Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat first. Zimbabwean captain Sikandar Raza cited the day conditions and a desire to see how the pitch will benefit the bowling later on. 

South African captain Aiden Markram noted he would also like to bat first anyway, as the Proteas look to test their strategies and maintain their unbeaten streak heading into the semi-finals.

South Africa Playing XI:

Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram (c), Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs,George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi.

Zimbabwe Playing XI:

Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Clive Madande, Wellington Masakadza, Brad Evans, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani,.