South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 5 wickets in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight Group 1 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Sunday 1 March 2026, with play starting at 15:00 IST (UTC+5:30). Arun Jaitley Stadium holds 41,000 spectators and is one of northern India’s premier cricket grounds.

South Africa’s third victory in the Super Eight confirmed their place in the tournament’s last four. The 5-wicket win over Zimbabwe, while straightforward in outcome, required South Africa’s bowlers to restrict Zimbabwe to a chaseable target and then execute in the second innings without alarm. Consistency across their Super Eight matches made South Africa arguably the form team heading into the knockout phase.

Zimbabwe, despite three Super Eight losses, left the tournament having demonstrated that African cricket continues to close the gap on the traditional powers. Their players competed with commitment and skill; the scorelines did not reflect how close some of these matches felt at critical moments. Zimbabwe’s Super Eight qualification was the achievement; the experience will accelerate the next phase of their development.

Arun Jaitley Stadium, formerly known as Feroz Shah Kotla, sits in the heart of Old Delhi and is one of India’s oldest international cricket grounds. With a capacity of 41,000, it has hosted Test cricket since 1948. The venue’s slow, low pitch creates challenges for batters, and the cool Delhi air in February and March can assist swing bowling in the early overs.

Timezone conversions for the 15:00 IST (UTC+5:30) start: 09:30 GMT for viewers in the United Kingdom, 04:30 EST for the US East Coast, 20:30 AEDT for viewers in Sydney, and 11:30 SAST for cricket fans in South Africa and Zimbabwe. Check Delhi time and India time for exact local conversions.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the 10th edition, was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, featuring 20 teams in 55 matches from 7 February to 8 March 2026. South Africa reached the semifinal but lost to New Zealand by 9 wickets at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. India won the tournament.

For timezone conversions, check Delhi time, Zimbabwe time, and South Africa time.