South Africa vs Zimbabwe Match Preview
The Super 12 has started and we are witnessing some great matches. After watching some thrillers in the first two days, we now have South Africa versus Zimbabwe. The two neighboring countries have played 5 matches and South Africa has emerged winner every time. Let’s take a look at South Africa vs Zimbabwe Match Preview, and what to expect from the game:
South Africa’s Warriors
South Africa is in Group 2 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022. Considered to be a difficult group that consists of Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India. South Africa has never won any ICC Trophy. They have a strong team but they still have a lot of work to do as a team.
Temba Bavuma has been tasked with serving as the team’s leader. The bowling attack is led by Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje, and the batting squad features Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram. They feel that this is their greatest chance to take home a significant ICC championship.
South Africa will suffer greatly from Rassie Van Der Dussen’s absence, and their middle-order batting is also subpar when compared to the other batting choices. Additionally, their spinners lack much power.
Although they must feel good about the prolific fielding side and the young players they feature. They might have their struggles but coming together as a team, they make a pretty competitive side.
Zimbabwe’s Fighters
The team qualified for the Super 12 at the last minute but their journey and struggle to reach here was worth it. The team has its fair share of experienced players who form the anchor of the team. They are still tendering youngsters for the world stage.
Zimbabwe enters the competition after a gripping win against Scotland. They deserve to be taken seriously. Earlier, they even beat Australia in one of the ODIs at host’s home and it talks a lot about players’ commitment and potential.
This year’s top white ball international cricket players include Raza. His strong performance in ODIs also helped Zimbabwe defeat Pakistan at home in an August series. A lot of Zimbabwe’s frontline bowlers have recovered from injury to form a potent World Cup team. In the forthcoming game, Tendai Chatara and Wellington Masakza will once again play critical roles for the squad.
How the pitch will play?
The pitch at Bellerive Oval has often been great for batting. In 32 of the 39 T20 games played here, teams batting first have collected more than 150 runs. Teams that bat first and second have both been successful in Hobart.
SA vs ZIM Probable Playing XI
South Africa: Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Wayne Parnel, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi
Zimbabwe: Regis Chakabva©(wk), Wesley Madhevere, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Tony Munyonga, Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Tendai Chatara, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
SA vs ZIM: Players to Watchout For
For South Africa, Quinton de Kock is the key player. Aiden Markram and David Miller will play crucial part in building the innings and finishing it off. Keshav Maharaj will bring versatility to the side. Rabada and Ngidi will be lead bowlers for the side.
Zimbabwe has its key players in Sikander Raza and Sean Williams. They are definitely the key batters for the side. Blessing Muzarbani and Luke Jongwe will be the key bowlers for the side.
SA vs ZIM: Who Will Win?
South Africa are the clear favorite in this game. They have a strong team that can tackle Zimbabwe’s resistance. On the other hand, Zimbabwe may not be the first thing we have in mind about the winner of the match, they will definitely provide a good competition to their neighbors.
