Series #1773858620429
31/03/2026 - 04:31 PM
SO

South Africa

125/1034.1 Overs
VS
ZI

Zimbabwe

131/128.4 Overs

South Africa won the match by 9 wicket.

Man of the MatchKeshav Maharaj

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Zimbabwe Inning

125/1034.1 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
B
Ben Curran
c Tristan Stubbs b Kagiso Rabada22233095.7
B
Brian Bennett
b Keshav Maharaj32584055.2
C
Craig Ervine
lbw Lungi Ngidi6221027.3
B
Brandon Taylor
c Ryan Rickelton b Corbin Bosch8221036.4
S
Sikandar Raza
c Keshav Maharaj b Keshav Maharaj05000.0
R
Ryan Burl
b Corbin Bosch120050.0
M
Milton Shumba
c Marco Jansen b Lungi Ngidi17352048.6
W
Wellington Masakadza
c Aiden Markram b Keshav Maharaj5110045.5
R
Richard Ngarva
c Tristan Stubbs b Keshav Maharaj272340117.4
B
Blessing Muzarabani
c Ryan Rickelton b Lungi Ngidi03000.0
F
Faraz Akram
not out01000.0
A
All OutStriker
not out00000.0
Extras7 (wd 3, nb 0, b 0, lb 4)
Total125/10 (34.1 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
L
Lungi Ngidi
6.121332.11
K
Kagiso Rabada
7.013515.00
M
Marco Jansen
5.012505.00
C
Corbin Bosch
8.011822.25
K
Keshav Maharaj
8.003043.75
Fielding Highlights
TRISTAN STUBBS
2 C
Ryan Rickelton
2 C
Keshav Maharaj
1 C
Marco Jansen
1 C
Aiden Markram
1 C

Partnerships

Ben Curran & Brian Bennett
Ben Curran 22 · Brian Bennett 16
38 (50b)
Craig Ervine & Brian Bennett
Craig Ervine 6 · Brian Bennett 11
17 (41b)
Sikandar Raza & Brian Bennett
Sikandar Raza 0 · Brian Bennett 0
0 (3b)
Brandon Taylor & Brian Bennett
Brandon Taylor 8 · Brian Bennett 5
13 (33b)
Ryan Burl & Sikandar Raza
Ryan Burl 1 · Sikandar Raza 0
1 (4b)
Milton Shumba & Ryan Burl
Milton Shumba 0 · Ryan Burl 0
0 (2b)
Wellington Masakadza & Milton Shumba
Wellington Masakadza 5 · Milton Shumba 2
7 (19b)
Richard Ngarva & Milton Shumba
Richard Ngarva 13 · Milton Shumba 15
32 (44b)
Blessing Muzarabani & Richard Ngarva
Blessing Muzarabani 0 · Richard Ngarva 14
14 (7b)
Faraz Akram & Blessing Muzarabani
Faraz Akram 0 · Blessing Muzarabani 0
0 (2b)
Match Timeline35 Overs
Over 35Lungi Ngidi
1 Wkt0 Runs
W
Over 34Keshav Maharaj
1 Wkt14 Runs
4
4
2
4
W
0
Over 33Lungi Ngidi
1 Wkt0 Runs
0
0
0
W
0
0
Over 32Keshav Maharaj
6 Runs
1
1
2
1
1
0
Over 31Keshav Maharaj
1 Runs
0
1
0
0
0
0
Over 30Keshav Maharaj
2 Runs
0
0
0
0
1
1
Over 29Kagiso Rabada
7 Runs
0
1
Wd
Wd
0
0
4
0
Over 28Keshav Maharaj
7 Runs
0
1
4
0
1
1
Over 27Kagiso Rabada
10 Runs
1
4
4
1
0
0
Over 26Keshav Maharaj
1 Wkt1 Runs
0
W
1
0
0
0
Over 25Corbin Bosch
2 Runs
0
0
0
1
1
0
Over 24Keshav Maharaj
2 Runs
0
0
0
1
0
1
Over 23Corbin Bosch
1 Wkt3 Runs
W
2
0
0
1
0
Over 22Keshav Maharaj
2 Wkt1 Runs
W
1
0
0
W
0
Over 21Corbin Bosch
1 Wkt0 Runs
0
0
0
W
0
0
Over 20Lungi Ngidi
2 Runs
0
0
1
0
1
0
Over 19Corbin Bosch
1 Runs
0
0
0
0
1
0
Over 18Lungi Ngidi
1 Runs
1
0
0
0
0
0
Over 17Corbin Bosch
6 Runs
0
0
4
2
0
0
Over 16Lungi Ngidi
1 Wkt3 Runs
W
0
0
0
1
2
Over 15Corbin Bosch
4 Runs
1
0
0
1
0
2
Over 14Lungi Ngidi
7 Runs
0
0
3
0
0
4
Over 13Corbin Bosch
1 Runs
0
0
0
0
1
0
Over 12Lungi Ngidi
0 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
Over 11Corbin Bosch
1 Runs
0
0
0
1
0
0
Over 10Marco Jansen
4 Runs
0
0
0
0
4
0
Over 9Kagiso Rabada
1 Wkt0 Runs
0
W
0
0
0
0
Over 8Marco Jansen
5 Runs
0
0
0
4
1
0
Over 7Kagiso Rabada
1 Runs
1
0
0
0
0
0
Over 6Marco Jansen
8 Runs
4
0
0
0
4
0
Over 5Kagiso Rabada
8 Runs
1
0
2
0
1
4
Over 4Marco Jansen
8 Runs
1
0
0
4
1
Wd
1
Over 3Kagiso Rabada
5 Runs
2
0
0
2
1
0
Over 2Marco Jansen
0 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
Over 1Kagiso Rabada
4 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
4

South Africa Inning

131/128.4 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
A
Aiden Markram
not out41834049.4
Q
Quinton de Kock
c Sikandar Raza b Richard Ngarva68728094.4
R
Ryan RickeltonStriker
not out171721100.0
Extras5 (wd 4, nb 0, b 0, lb 1)
Total131/1 (28.4 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
S
Sikandar Raza
6.402904.35
B
Blessing Muzarabani
5.001603.20
F
Faraz Akram
4.011102.75
W
Wellington Masakadza
7.004506.43
R
Richard Ngarva
6.002914.83
Fielding Highlights
Sikandar Raza
1 C

Partnerships

Ryan Rickelton & Aiden Markram
Ryan Rickelton 17 · Aiden Markram 7
24 (35b)
Aiden Markram & Quinton de Kock
Aiden Markram 34 · Quinton de Kock 68
103 (137b)
Match Timeline29 Overs
Over 29Sikandar Raza
7 Runs
0
1
0
6
Over 28Blessing Muzarabani
3 Runs
0
1
0
Wd
0
Wd
0
0
Over 27Sikandar Raza
3 Runs
0
0
1
1
1
0
Over 26Wellington Masakadza
10 Runs
4
1
0
1
4
0
Over 25Sikandar Raza
2 Runs
1
0
1
0
0
0
Over 24Wellington Masakadza
2 Runs
0
0
0
1
Wd
0
0
Over 23Richard Ngarva
1 Wkt5 Runs
0
0
1
4
W
0
Over 22Sikandar Raza
4 Runs
1
0
Wd
1
0
1
0
Over 21Richard Ngarva
4 Runs
1
0
1
0
2
0
Over 20Sikandar Raza
5 Runs
0
1
0
4
0
0
Over 19Richard Ngarva
6 Runs
0
0
1
4
1
0
Over 18Sikandar Raza
7 Runs
1
1
4
0
0
1
Over 17Wellington Masakadza
10 Runs
4
2
0
0
0
4
Over 16Sikandar Raza
1 Runs
0
0
0
0
1
0
Over 15Wellington Masakadza
5 Runs
2
2
0
0
1
0
Over 14Richard Ngarva
4 Runs
1
1
0
1
1
0
Over 13Wellington Masakadza
8 Runs
1
0
1
0
2
4
Over 12Richard Ngarva
5 Runs
2
0
1
1
1
0
Over 11Wellington Masakadza
5 Runs
0
1
0
1
2
1
Over 10Richard Ngarva
5 Runs
0
0
4
0
1
0
Over 9Wellington Masakadza
5 Runs
4
0
0
0
0
1
Over 8Faraz Akram
6 Runs
0
1
1
0
4
0
Over 7Blessing Muzarabani
4 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
4
Over 6Faraz Akram
0 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
Over 5Blessing Muzarabani
4 Runs
0
1
2
0
0
1
Over 4Faraz Akram
3 Runs
0
0
1
0
1
1
Over 3Blessing Muzarabani
5 Runs
1
4
0
0
0
0
Over 2Faraz Akram
2 Runs
0
0
0
0
1
1
Over 1Blessing Muzarabani
1 Runs
0
0
0
1
0
0
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

South Africa vs Zimbabwe — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

ODI Cricket World Cup • South Africa won the match by 9 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 256 runs & 11 wickets
Zimbabwe Top Batter: Brian Bennett — 32 (58b, 4x4, 0x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Keshav Maharaj — 4/30 (8.0 ov)
South Africa Top Batter: Quinton de Kock — 68 (72b, 8x4, 0x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Richard Ngarva — 1/29 (6.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Aiden Markram & Quinton de Kock — 103 runs (137b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Keshav Maharaj (South Africa) — 242.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 50-over encounter of ODI Cricket World Cup, South Africa took on Zimbabwe on Mar 31, 2026, 01:24 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: South Africa won the match by 9 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 256 runs and 11 wickets fall between Zimbabwe (125/10 in 34.1 overs) and South Africa (131/1 in 28.4 overs).

2. Zimbabwe Innings Breakdown (125/10)

Batting in the first innings, Zimbabwe finished on 125/10 from 34.1 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 3.66 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Zimbabwe accumulated 33 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Brian Bennett spearheaded the batting effort with 32 runs off 58 balls (including 4 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 55.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Richard Ngarva, who contributed 27 runs off 23 deliveries, while Ben Curran added 22 (23b). The bowling side conceded 7 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 4). With the ball in the first innings, Keshav Maharaj led the bowling figures with 4/30 in 8.0 overs (economy 3.75), assisted by Lungi Ngidi (3/13 in 6.1 overs).

3. South Africa Chase & Second Innings Summary (131/1)

Pursuing a target of 126 runs for victory, South Africa recorded 131/1 in 28.4 overs at a scoring rate of 4.57 runs per over. Quinton de Kock anchored the chase for South Africa with 68 runs from 72 balls (8 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 94.4), alongside Aiden Markram who chipped in with 41 off 83 balls. Defending the total, Richard Ngarva delivered a key spell of 1/29 across 6.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.83, while Faraz Akram finished with 0/11 (4.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock (South Africa), who combined for 103 runs off 137 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with TRISTAN STUBBS making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Keshav Maharaj (South Africa) topped the match rankings with 242.0 total points, followed closely by Lungi Ngidi (217.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Keshav Maharaj.