South Africa vs Zimbabwe - Players & Playing XI · Tri-Nation Series 2026
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From 8 H2H matches
Namibia Cricket Ground
Windhoek, Namibia
Based on the last 17 T20 matches at this venue (since Mar 2025). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAM vs ZIM 31 Aug 2026 | 195/6 (20) | 190/10 (20) | 385 |
| SA vs ZIM 01 Sep 2026 | 185/7 (20) | 142/10 (17.4) | 327 |
| NAM vs ZIM 03 Sep 2026 | 156/6 (20) | 159/5 (18.1) | 315 |
| NAM vs SA 04 Sep 2026 | 228/4 (20) | 217/3 (20) | 445 |
| SA vs ZIM 06 Sep 2026 | 205/5 (20) | 157/10 (18) | 362 |
SA at Namibia Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
Dewald Brevis
226 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Duan Jansen
11 wkts
ZIM at Namibia Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
Brian Bennett
107 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Brad Evans
10 wkts
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Playing XI in this match
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Playing XI in this match
Projected Win Probability
South Africa
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony de Zorzi | 14.6 | 13 | 110.8 | 1.9 | 0.4 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | - | 31.4 |
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius | 30.5 | 19 | 161.0 | 2.8 | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 66.1 |
| Jordan Hermann | 22.5 | 18 | 126.1 | 2.1 | 0.8 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 45.6 |
| Rubin Hermann | 19.7 | 17 | 116.0 | 1.9 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | 0.1 | 40.9 |
| Dewald Brevis | 28.1 | 18 | 153.0 | 1.7 | 2.0 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | 0.0 | 64.0 |
| Connor Esterhuizen | 23.1 | 17 | 135.9 | 2.0 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | 0.8 | - | 0.1 | 53.6 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | 7.9 | 8 | 103.0 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 28 | 7.6 | 0.2 | - | 0.1 | 60.2 |
| Eathan Bosch | 10.3 | 9 | 117.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 31 | 9.7 | 0.6 | - | 0.0 | 69.1 |
| Andile Simelane | 8.1 | 9 | 92.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 24 | 10.9 | 0.4 | - | - | 51.0 |
| Nqaba Peter | 4.7 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 31 | 11.0 | 0.0 | - | - | 35.6 |
| Nqobani Mokoena | 5.8 | 6 | 100.3 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 33 | 9.2 | 0.3 | - | 0.1 | 85.0 |
| Kwena Maphaka | 3.5 | 4 | 81.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 34 | 9.7 | 0.4 | - | - | 57.5 |
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| Duan Jansen | 8.2 | 6 | 131.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 3.6 | 2.0 | 31 | 8.8 | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 104.0 |
| Lutho Sipamla | 4.0 | 5 | 75.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 34 | 10.7 | 0.2 | - | - | 61.0 |
| Prenelan Subrayen | 2.0 | 4 | 56.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 26 | 8.2 | 0.2 | - | 0.1 | 59.2 |
| Jason Smith | 8.9 | 8 | 109.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | 0.1 | 22.2 |
Zimbabwe
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Curran | 14.7 | 11 | 131.5 | 1.9 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | - | 34.7 |
| Innocent Kaia | 16.3 | 14 | 120.5 | 1.6 | 0.5 | - | - | - | - | 0.6 | - | - | 35.0 |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani | 13.6 | 10 | 130.9 | 1.4 | 0.5 | - | - | - | - | 0.6 | - | 0.1 | 34.0 |
| Brian Bennett | 25.8 | 19 | 134.1 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 5 | 9.8 | 0.3 | - | 0.0 | 60.4 |
| Wesley Madhevere | 11.3 | 11 | 100.7 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 8 | 9.2 | 0.5 | - | 0.1 | 36.9 |
| Sikandar Raza | 16.3 | 12 | 133.0 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 31 | 9.0 | 0.6 | - | 0.1 | 77.2 |
| Ryan Burl | 15.7 | 13 | 119.8 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 8 | 10.9 | 0.7 | - | - | 40.9 |
| Brad Evans | 9.3 | 7 | 132.2 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 3.4 | 1.8 | 34 | 9.9 | 0.3 | - | 0.1 | 97.9 |
| Wellington Masakadza | 5.3 | 5 | 102.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 26 | 9.6 | 0.3 | - | 0.0 | 37.5 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 1.8 | 3 | 70.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 33 | 8.8 | 0.1 | - | - | 82.6 |
| Kundai Matigimu | 4.2 | 4 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 33 | 9.9 | 0.0 | - | - | 52.5 |
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| Graeme Cremer | 5.0 | 8 | 66.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 32 | 10.0 | 0.7 | - | - | 48.8 |
| Tafadzwa Tsiga | 21.7 | 56 | 39.0 | 2.8 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | 1.3 | - | - | 42.8 |
| Newman Nyamhuri | 6.1 | 6 | 98.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 33 | 11.5 | 0.0 | - | - | 39.8 |
| Dion Myers | 13.5 | 13 | 107.1 | 1.2 | 0.3 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | - | 26.7 |
Projected Player Points
| Player | Team | PP | D11 Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duan Jansen | South Africa | 52.2 | 104.0 |
| Brad Evans | Zimbabwe | 48.4 | 97.9 |
| Nqobani Mokoena | South Africa | 39.3 | 85.0 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Zimbabwe | 37.3 | 82.6 |
| Sikandar Raza | Zimbabwe | 35.9 | 77.2 |
| Dewald Brevis | South Africa | 35.1 | 64.0 |
| Eathan Bosch | South Africa | 34.8 | 69.1 |
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius | South Africa | 34.5 | 66.1 |
| Tafadzwa Tsiga | Zimbabwe | 34.2 | 42.8 |
| Brian Bennett | Zimbabwe | 31.8 | 60.4 |
| Connor Esterhuizen | South Africa | 31.3 | 53.6 |
| Lutho Sipamla | South Africa | 29.7 | 61.0 |
| Andile Simelane | South Africa | 27.6 | 51.0 |
| Jordan Hermann | South Africa | 26.6 | 45.6 |
| Prenelan Subrayen | South Africa | 25.8 | 59.2 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | South Africa | 25.3 | 60.2 |
| Kwena Maphaka | South Africa | 25.3 | 57.5 |
| Ryan Burl | Zimbabwe | 24.9 | 40.9 |
| Rubin Hermann | South Africa | 24.6 | 40.9 |
| Graeme Cremer | Zimbabwe | 23.2 | 48.8 |
| Innocent Kaia | Zimbabwe | 22.0 | 35.0 |
| Kundai Matigimu | Zimbabwe | 21.1 | 52.5 |
| Wesley Madhevere | Zimbabwe | 20.8 | 36.9 |
| Ben Curran | Zimbabwe | 20.0 | 34.7 |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani | Zimbabwe | 19.2 | 34.0 |
| Newman Nyamhuri | Zimbabwe | 18.2 | 39.8 |
| Tony de Zorzi | South Africa | 17.5 | 31.4 |
| Dion Myers | Zimbabwe | 16.4 | 26.7 |
| Wellington Masakadza | Zimbabwe | 15.7 | 37.5 |
| Nqaba Peter | South Africa | 13.8 | 35.6 |
| Jason Smith | South Africa | 13.4 | 22.2 |
South Africa · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Esterhuizen (wk) | c Ben Curran b Newman Nyamhuri | 32 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 139.13 |
| Jordan Hermann | c Ryan Burl b Brad Evans | 53 | 29 | 8 | 1 | 182.76 |
| Dewald Brevis | c Sikandar Raza b Brad Evans | 32 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 139.13 |
| Tony de Zorzi | st Tadiwanashe Marumani b Sikandar Raza | 17 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 154.55 |
| Rubin Hermann | c Tadiwanashe Marumani b Newman Nyamhuri | 27 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 168.75 |
| Eathan Bosch | not out | 7* | 4 | 1 | 0 | 175 |
| Duan Jansen | not out | 23* | 14 | 4 | 0 | 164.29 |
Zimbabwe · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Madhevere | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 13.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Newman Nyamhuri | 4 | 0 | 51 | 2 | 12.75 | 7 | 0 |
| Brad Evans | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Kundai Matigimu | 2 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Sikandar Raza (c) | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
Zimbabwe · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett | c Connor Esterhuizen b Duan Jansen | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| Ben Curran | c Connor Esterhuizen b Eathan Bosch | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Innocent Kaia | c Bjorn Fortuin b Eathan Bosch | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 81.82 |
| Wesley Madhevere | c Dewald Brevis b Duan Jansen | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| Sikandar Raza (c) | c Jordan Hermann b Bjorn Fortuin | 16 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 88.89 |
| Ryan Burl | b Bjorn Fortuin | 13 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 130 |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk) | c Jordan Hermann b Prenelan Subrayen | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Brad Evans | not out | 56* | 31 | 4 | 4 | 180.65 |
| Newman Nyamhuri | c Eathan Bosch b Bjorn Fortuin | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Kundai Matigimu | c Connor Esterhuizen b Kwena Maphaka | 19 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 172.73 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | c Bjorn Fortuin b Duan Jansen | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 160 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eathan Bosch | 3 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 7.33 | 2 | 1 |
| Duan Jansen | 3 | 0 | 38 | 3 | 12.67 | 6 | 0 |
| Kwena Maphaka | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Prenelan Subrayen | 4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Bjorn Fortuin (c) | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Nqobani Mokoena | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brad Evans
ZIM
|
136.6 |
| 2 |
Bjorn Fortuin
SA
|
75.7 |
| 3 |
Duan Jansen
SA
|
66.5 |
| 4 |
Jordan Hermann
SA
|
65.7 |
| 5 |
Eathan Bosch
SA
|
59.2 |
| 6 |
Sikandar Raza
ZIM
|
51.8 |
| 7 |
Newman Nyamhuri
ZIM
|
45.8 |
| 8 |
Kundai Matigimu
ZIM
|
42.3 |
| 9 |
Rubin Hermann
SA
|
38.5 |
| 10 |
Connor Esterhuizen
SA
|
33.3 |
| 11 |
Dewald Brevis
SA
|
33.3 |
| 12 |
Tony de Zorzi
SA
|
25.9 |
| 13 |
Blessing Muzarabani
ZIM
|
25.8 |
| 14 |
Kwena Maphaka
SA
|
23.8 |
| 15 |
Ryan Burl
ZIM
|
21.2 |
| 16 |
Prenelan Subrayen
SA
|
19.7 |
| 17 |
Wesley Madhevere
ZIM
|
10.9 |
| 18 |
Innocent Kaia
ZIM
|
10.3 |
| 19 |
Brian Bennett
ZIM
|
6.1 |
| 20 |
Nqobani Mokoena
SA
|
5.4 |
| 21 |
Tadiwanashe Marumani
ZIM
|
2.4 |
| 22 |
Ben Curran
ZIM
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 48 runs – Tri-Nation Series Match Report
South Africa won by 48 runs in the 13th match of 20 in the Tri-Nation Series at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek. A dominant batting display, anchored by Jordan Hermann‘s 53 off 29 balls, propelled South Africa to 205 for 5, before their bowling attack dismantled Zimbabwe’s chase to secure a commanding victory. The win lifts South Africa to 1st (3W 1L, 6pts) in the league phase, while Zimbabwe remain 2nd (2W 2L, 4pts) and face an uphill battle to secure their playoff spot.
South Africa’s Explosive Batting Display
South Africa won the toss and elected to bat, and their top order made the decision pay immediately. Connor Esterhuizen set the tone with 32 off 23 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes), striking at 139 before falling at 84/1 in the 7th over. Jordan Hermann then took centre stage, unleashing a masterclass with 53 off just 29 balls (8 fours, 1 six) at a strike rate of 183. His aggressive approach, combined with Dewald Brevis‘s 32 off 23 (2 fours, 2 sixes), built a formidable platform.
Tony de Zorzi contributed 17 off 11 before being stumped at 122/4 in the 12th over, but the damage was done. Rubin Hermann (27 off 16, 3 fours, 1 six) and Duan Jansen (23 off 14, 4 fours) provided late-order acceleration to push South Africa past 200. Zimbabwe’s bowling was expensive throughout – Newman Nyamhuri took 2 for 51 from 4 overs, while Brad Evans claimed 2 for 36 from 4 despite a strong all-round showing.
Zimbabwe’s Chase Crumbles Early
Zimbabwe’s reply never gained traction. Brian Bennett fell for 6 at 14/1 in the 1st over, and Ben Curran was dismissed for a duck at 1/2 in the 2nd ball. Innocent Kaia (9 off 11) and Wesley Madhevere (6 off 5) offered little resistance as Zimbabwe slumped to 25/4 in the 3rd over.
Sikandar Raza (16 off 18, 1 six) and Ryan Burl (13 off 10, 2 fours) attempted to stabilise, but the chase was effectively over. Brad Evans provided the only genuine resistance with 56 off 31 balls (4 fours, 4 sixes) at a strike rate of 181, but he lacked support. Kundai Matigimu (19 off 11, 2 sixes) and Blessing Muzarabani (8 off 5, 1 six) offered late-order cameos, but Zimbabwe were bowled out for 157 in 18 overs, falling 48 runs short.
South Africa’s Bowling Dominance
Duan Jansen was the standout bowler, taking 3 for 38 from 3 overs with an economy of 12.67, dismantling Zimbabwe’s middle order. Bjorn Fortuin was equally impressive with 3 for 24 from 4 overs at an economy of just 6, strangling the chase with his left-arm spin. Eathan Bosch took 2 for 22 from 3 overs, while Kwena Maphaka chipped in with 1 for 9 from 2 overs. South Africa’s bowling attack was relentless, allowing Zimbabwe no momentum whatsoever.
Statz MVP: Brad Evans (Statz Rating: 136.6)
Brad Evans earns the Statz MVP award with a rating of 136.6, the highest individual impact of the match. His 56 off 31 balls (strike rate 181) with the bat, combined with 2 for 36 from 4 overs with the ball, made him Zimbabwe’s standout performer in defeat. Evans’ all-round contribution kept Zimbabwe competitive despite the early collapse, though it proved insufficient to challenge South Africa’s total.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Brad Evans (ZIM) – Statz Rating: 136.6 | 56 off 31 (SR 181, 4 fours, 4 sixes) plus 2/36 with the ball. Lone bright spot in a disappointing chase.
- Bjorn Fortuin (SA) – Statz Rating: 75.69 | 3/24 from 4 overs at economy 6. Economical and match-winning spin bowling.
- Duan Jansen (SA) – Statz Rating: 66.45 | 23 off 14 (SR 164, 4 fours) plus 3/38 from 3 overs. Strong all-round contribution.
- Jordan Hermann (SA) – Statz Rating: 65.72 | 53 off 29 (SR 183, 8 fours, 1 six). Aggressive batting that set South Africa’s platform.
- Eathan Bosch (SA) – Statz Rating: 59.18 | 7 off 4 (SR 175, 1 four) plus 2/22 from 3 overs. Effective with both bat and ball.
Turning Point
The match turned decisively in the opening overs of Zimbabwe’s chase. Ben Curran‘s dismissal for a duck at 1/2 in the 2nd ball (0.2 overs) left Zimbabwe reeling, and the loss of Innocent Kaia, Wesley Madhevere, and Ryan Burl in quick succession meant Zimbabwe never recovered. By the time Brad Evans arrived at the crease, the asking rate was prohibitive and South Africa’s bowlers had established complete control.
Match Context
This was the 13th match of 20 in the Tri-Nation Series league phase. South Africa’s victory moves them to 1st place (3W 1L, 6pts) with a net run rate of 1.232, putting them in a strong position for the playoffs. Zimbabwe remain 2nd (2W 2L, 4pts) with a net run rate of -1.002, but their playoff hopes are still within reach. Check the full scorecard and head-to-head history on Statz for complete match details, and explore the bet builder for indicative odds on future fixtures.
South Africa vs Zimbabwe: who played
South Africa won by 48 runs in Tri-Nation Series 2026 at Namibia Cricket Ground on 6 September 2026. Brad Evans top-scored with 56 off 31 balls and Bjorn Fortuin took 3/24.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in South Africa vs Zimbabwe?
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Who won South Africa vs Zimbabwe?
South Africa won by 48 runs.
When and where was South Africa vs Zimbabwe played?
South Africa vs Zimbabwe was played at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek on Sunday 6 September 2026, in Tri-Nation Series 2026.
What were the final scores in South Africa vs Zimbabwe?
South Africa scored 205/5 in 20 overs. Zimbabwe scored 157/10 in 18 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in South Africa vs Zimbabwe?
Brad Evans was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 137/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was named Player of the Match in South Africa vs Zimbabwe?
Jordan Hermann was named Player of the Match.
Who was the top run-scorer in South Africa vs Zimbabwe?
Brad Evans top-scored with 56 off 31 balls.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa vs Zimbabwe?
Bjorn Fortuin took 3/24 in 4 overs.