T20 World Cup: South Africa beat Zimbabwe, set up New Zealand semifinal
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South Africa win by five wickets despite Sikandar Raza’s all-round heroics; will play the first semifinal in Kolkata.
South Africa survived a brilliant all-round show by Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza to record a five-wicket win over their neighbours and set up a T20 World Cup semifinal against New Zealand.
South Africa survived an early wobble to overcome the spirited Zimbabwe, who scored 153-7, in their last Super Eight match in New Delhi, India on Sunday.
Dewald Brevis hit 42 off 18 balls as the 2024 runners-up reached 154-5 in 17.5 overs to remain the only unbeaten side in the cricket tournament.
Raza earlier hit 73 and then took 3-29 with his off-spin for Zimbabwe, who had stunned Australia and co-hosts Sri Lanka in the group stage to reach the Super Eight.
Raza struck on the third ball of the South African chase to send back Quinton de Kock caught behind for a duck and then bowled skipper Aiden Markram for four in the next over.
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South Africa win by five wickets despite Sikandar Raza’s all-round heroics; will play the first semifinal in Kolkata.