South Africa will go head-to-head with Zimbabwe in the second match of the ongoing T20I Tri-Series 2026 at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Saturday, August 29.
South Africa bagged a 3-2 T20I series win over New Zealand away from home in March 2026. On the other hand, Zimbabwe, led by Sikandar Raza, suffered a 0-3 T20I series defeat against India at home in July 2026.
SA vs ZIM, T20I Tri-Series 2026, Match 2, Match Details
Match: South Africa vs Zimbabwe, T20I Tri-Series 2026, Match 2
Time & Date: 5:30 PM IST, Saturday, August 29
Venue: Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
SA vs ZIM, T20I Tri-Series 2026, Match 2 Pitch Report
The surface at Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek is expected to assist both batters and bowlers. The captain, who won the toss, would love to bowl first. Any score above 190 would be a tough ask for the team batting second.
SA vs ZIM, T20I Tri-Series 2026, Match 2 Probable XIs
South Africa
Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Rubin Hermann, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Jordan Hermann, Prenelan Subrayen, Duan Jansen, Kwena Maphaka, Lutho Sipamla, Nqabayomzi Peter
Zimbabwe
Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani
SA vs ZIM, T20I Tri-Series 2026, Match 2 Winner Prediction
Match Winner: South Africa
These two sides have played against each other nine times, with South Africa winning eight games while the other contest ended in a no-result. On that note, we can expect South Africa to continue their winning momentum, extending their lead in the head-to-head record.
