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SA vs ZIM: South Africa will face Zimbabwe in the 18 matches of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2022. Both teams belong to Group 2. The fixture will be played at Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Monday, 24th October 2022.
The Proteas are not having a good run at the moment. They previously featured in a bilateral series against India. However, they couldn’t make an impact and lost the series 1-2. The lethal bowling unit has impressed a little, but the batters have heavily let them down. The skipper, Temba Bavuma, is going through a rough patch. Hence, a tough road is ahead for them.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe made its way into the Super 12 after successfully defeating Scotland. Sikandar Raza ruled the game with the bat as well as the ball. He gave away only 20 runs in his quota of 4 overs with a wicket. Raza came into a difficult position in the chase. However, he kept his nerves and scored a blistering knock of 40 off 23 deliveries. That knock made Zimbabwe storm into the Super 12 stage.
Match Details for SA vs ZIM
Series: ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2022
Date: 24th October 2022
Time: 1:30 PM IST
Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Live Streaming: Star Sports, Hotstar
Pitch Report for SA vs ZIM
The pitch will stay on a balanced track through the course of the game. The pacers will have some movement initially. Rain disruptions are very likely during the game. Hence, fielding first would be a wise choice for both skippers.
Probable Playing XI
South Africa
Temba Bavuma (captain), Quinton de Kock (wicket-keeper), Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Dwaine Pretorius, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje
Zimbabwe
Craig Ervine (captain), Regis Chakabva (wicket-keeper), Wesley Madhevere, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani
Match Predictions for SA vs ZIM
South Africa is the probable winner of this game. Their pace attack is their strongest suit, and Zimbabwe batters need to stay alert and cautious. Both teams have an even chance. Overall, an entertaining game of cricket is likely to play out.
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