Delhi
Arun Jaitley Stadium
159
37
22
Zimbabwe
ZIM
153/7 (20.0)
Zimbabwe chose to BAT
South Africa
SA
154/5 (17.5)
South Africa won by 5 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
ZIM vs SA Dream11 Prediction, T20 World Cup 2026: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Fantasy Winning Team

Published on Feb 28, 2026

ZIM vs SA Dream11 Prediction, T20 World Cup 2026: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Fantasy Winning Team

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup action continues in Delhi as Zimbabwe faces the formidable South Africa at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. While this match is technically a dead rubber with South Africa already qualifying and Zimbabwe out of contention, it presents a massive opportunity for fantasy users. With the Proteas looking to test their bench and Zimbabwe playing for pride, this contest could offer high value differentials for your Mega Leagues. Keep an eye on in form players like Aiden Markram and Brian Bennett who are crucial for your fantasy contests.

Match Details

  • Match: ZIM vs SA, ICC Men's T20 World Cup
  • Date: 01 Mar 2026
  • Time: 15:00 IST (Local Time)
  • Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Live Streaming & Broadcast Details

Fans can check the country wise official live streaming and TV broadcast details for this match. To know where you can watch live streaming in your country, visit this complete guide: ICC Men’s World Cup 2026 Live Streaming Channels – Country wise Guide

Weather Report

The weather in Delhi is expected to be warm and dry for this afternoon clash. Temperatures will hover around 30°C with low humidity. Since this is a day match starting at 15:00 IST, the Dew factor will not play a significant role. Conditions will remain consistent for both innings, with no Rain impact expected.

Pitch Report & Venue Stats

The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium has been balanced in this tournament. The average first innings score in the last 5 matches is 159 runs. Interestingly, Pacers have dominated here recently, picking up 37 wickets, while Spinners have claimed 22 wickets. The boundaries are relatively small, which helps batters once they get set. For fantasy purposes, a balanced team with death over seamers is the best strategy.

Team Form & Head to-Head

Zimbabwe

  • Last 5 Matches: L L W W W
  • After a strong start, they have lost momentum with two consecutive losses.
  • Brian Bennett has been their standout performer with the bat.

South Africa

  • Last 5 Matches: W W W W W
  • They are on a 5-match winning streak and are the team to beat.
  • Aiden Markram and Marco Jansen have been exceptional throughout the series.

Injury Updates & Player Availability

  • South Africa might rotate their squad as this is a dead rubber. Watch out for rest to key pacers.
  • Zimbabwe is likely to field their best XI to end the tournament on a high.
  • Always check the Final Playing XI after the toss.

Probable Playing XI

Zimbabwe

Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza

South Africa

Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi

Key Players to Watch

  • Aiden Markram: The Proteas skipper is in dream form, scoring 264 runs in the series with an average of 98.5 fantasy points. He is a default captaincy choice.
  • Brian Bennett: He has been the lone warrior for Zimbabwe, accumulating 277 runs in the series. He is a must have in your fantasy contests.
  • Marco Jansen: With 11 wickets and 18 runs, he provides dual value. His ability to swing the new ball makes him lethal at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
  • Blessing Muzarabani: The tall pacer has taken 12 wickets this series and enjoys the bounce offered by the Delhi surface.
  • Quinton de Kock: A consistent performer at the top, he has scored 171 runs and provides crucial wicket keeping points.
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Fantasy Picks

Small League Safe Picks

  • Aiden Markram
  • Sikandar Raza
  • Marco Jansen

Mega League Differential Picks

  • Ryan Rickelton: He has scored 197 runs and has a high selection percentage, but many might drop him due to rotation risks. If he plays, he is a high reward pick.
  • Brad Evans: An all rounder who bowls at the death. He has 9 wickets in the series and can score quick runs.

Match Prediction / Outlook

Despite this being a dead rubber, South Africa is the overwhelming favorite due to their unbeaten streak and depth. However, if South Africa rests key players, Zimbabwe has a fighting chance. Expect South Africa to win, but Zimbabwe bowlers could pick up fantasy points.

Disclaimer

This analysis is based on current form and stats. Always check Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team. Skills and strategy are key to winning in fantasy cricket.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup ZIM vs SA players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceLineup selectionMatch Performance
Name
T
R
S
M#BatInnNORunsHSAvgSR50+4/6BowlInnWkOvAvgEcoSR4wBestC/St
M
A. Pt
Pts
Run
Wk
DT
P
S%
C
VC
iDt
#
PTS
Bat
Bowl
Field
Tristan StubbsSABAT166RHB1474633968033.62142.9212383OB24111.630.98.9420.702/6108638.523185033.3616.170.750.8116252100
Lungi NgidiSABOWL175RHB4025103136.8679.2309RFM1712203.421.728.315.775/3934592.8464011601185.496.327.389540500
Anrich NortjeSABOWL170RHB5327216258.3105.88024RF1672133.722.697.8317.364/7431737302100947.182.923.5711450410
David MillerSABAT557LHB5061691188512035.26138.53561387OB30110.330-332559.2296146080543.392.372.378564408
Quinton de KockSAWK439LHB425311232214031.27139.13901751000-376671.5429171083.3284.9315.0714.19212-200
Dewald BrevisSABAT135RHB12513324016228.92153.7716443LB24182.121.277.4317.102/1968643.5261131033.3466.452.422.932968008
Kwena MaphakaSABOWL55LHB1512552218.3380.8807LF52563.528.058.7519.224/181614141001001030.611.511.813920880
Sikandar RazaZIMALL354RHB32950719213325.77135.8539892OB,LB2982392.926.457.3621.555/18155574.6373133280489.637.4710.4912551331100
Aiden MarkramSAALL226RHB21232575810831.98136.0940707OB108491.932.977.8525.103/21120698.5591264183.3193.0229.0414.851819438
Ryan RickeltonSAWK155LHB14812425011331.25145.1929585114143.52401/14110672.2433197083.3379.656.377.086655700
Corbin BoschSAALL120RHB76278518117.36113.16289RFM1071063.226.788.3819.134/1448578.43925960872.984.035.795840800
George LindeSAALL245LHB1854626766619.25135.834299SLA2332173.325.947.42144/1960249.5990250734.691.812.4349046360
Brian BennettZIMALL81RHB809254611135.85138.2917355OB32181.927.838.352014/26325105.6528277080186.7112.2813.5914292500
Ryan BurlZIMALL201LHB1845737427729.46129.712442LB130972.524.557.2620.214/22108544.222158240527.820.771.1613315616
Clive MadandeZIMWK79RHB711212899921.84116.546136000-3900000075.310.210.2210484000
Tadiwanashe MarumaniZIMWK102LHB100622629524.06138.0918311OB000-54556.8284124080232.911.451.9517231108
Wellington MasakadzaZIMBOWL126LHB72225455610.9102.83151SLA122973.228.717.1424.134/1160320600133.397.310.150.22205100
Tony MunyongaZIMBAT74RHB651310067919.34125.593118OB2052.577.47.6860.402/1819423.293330068.620.210.24196200
Blessing MuzarabaniZIMBOWL139RHB41177593.1259.5209RFM1351593.622.667.418.324/1720595.8479012801160.631.162.3512430390
Dion MyersZIMBAT49RHB4479339625.21124.565104RM1041.844.759.942702/2614520.81043400329.70.730.9615251308
Brad EvansZIMALL48RHB256188349.89112.57018RF45753.514.687.0212.555/2420590.845444960860.891.893.5975814400
Graeme CremerZIMBOWL88RHB53194503613.2398.46032LBG84973.620.066.3918.814/1716352.31570333.31011.590.190.3530-10-50
Completed matches of Zimbabwe
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
09 Feb - 03:00 PMColomboOmanOMNZimbabweZIM103/10 (19.5)106/2 (13.3) Zimbabwe won by 8 wickets (with 39 balls remaining)
13 Feb - 11:00 AMColomboZimbabweZIMAustraliaAUS169/2 (20.0)146/10 (19.3) Zimbabwe won by 23 runs
17 Feb - 03:00 PMKandyIrelandIREZimbabweZIM Match abandoned without a ball bowled
19 Feb - 03:00 PMColomboSri LankaSLZimbabweZIM178/7 (20.0)182/4 (19.3) Zimbabwe won by 6 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)
23 Feb - 07:00 PMMumbaiWest IndiesWIZimbabweZIM254/6 (20.0)147/10 (17.4) West Indies won by 107 runs
26 Feb - 07:00 PMChennaiIndiaINDZimbabweZIM256/4 (20.0)184/6 (20.0) India won by 72 runs
01 Mar - 03:00 PMDelhiZimbabweZIMSouth AfricaSA153/7 (20.0)154/5 (17.5) South Africa won by 5 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
Completed matches of South Africa
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
09 Feb - 07:00 PMAhmedabadSouth AfricaSACanadaCAN213/4 (20.0)156/8 (20.0) South Africa won by 57 runs
11 Feb - 11:00 AMAhmedabadSouth AfricaSAAfghanistanAFG187/6 (20.0)187/10 (19.4) Match tied (South Africa won the one-over eliminator)
14 Feb - 07:00 PMAhmedabadNew ZealandNZSouth AfricaSA175/7 (20.0)178/3 (17.1) South Africa won by 7 wickets (with 17 balls remaining)
18 Feb - 11:00 AMDelhiUnited Arab EmiratesUAESouth AfricaSA122/6 (20.0)123/4 (13.2) South Africa won by 6 wickets (with 40 balls remaining)
22 Feb - 07:00 PMAhmedabadSouth AfricaSAIndiaIND187/7 (20.0)111/10 (18.5) South Africa won by 76 runs
26 Feb - 03:00 PMAhmedabadWest IndiesWISouth AfricaSA176/8 (20.0)177/1 (16.1) South Africa won by 9 wickets (with 23 balls remaining)
01 Mar - 03:00 PMDelhiZimbabweZIMSouth AfricaSA153/7 (20.0)154/5 (17.5) South Africa won by 5 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
04 Mar - 07:00 PMKolkataSouth AfricaSANew ZealandNZ169/8 (20.0)173/1 (12.5) New Zealand won by 9 wickets (with 43 balls remaining)
Completed matches at Arun Jaitley Stadium
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
10 Feb - 11:00 AMNamibiaNAMNetherlandsNED156/8 (20.0)159/3 (18.0) Netherlands won by 7 wickets (with 12 balls remaining)
12 Feb - 07:00 PMIndiaINDNamibiaNAM209/9 (20.0)116/10 (18.2) India won by 93 runs
13 Feb - 03:00 PMCanadaCANUnited Arab EmiratesUAE150/7 (20.0)154/5 (19.4) U.A.E. won by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)
16 Feb - 11:00 AMUnited Arab EmiratesUAEAfghanistanAFG160/9 (20.0)162/5 (19.2) Afghanistan won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
18 Feb - 11:00 AMUnited Arab EmiratesUAESouth AfricaSA122/6 (20.0)123/4 (13.2) South Africa won by 6 wickets (with 40 balls remaining)
01 Mar - 03:00 PMZimbabweZIMSouth AfricaSA153/7 (20.0)154/5 (17.5) South Africa won by 5 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
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