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T20 World Cup: South Africa beat Zimbabwe; set up New Zealand semifinal

T20 World Cup: South Africa beat Zimbabwe; set up New Zealand semifinal

Summary

South Africa defeated Zimbabwe by five wickets in a T20 World Cup match in New Delhi, setting up a semifinal against New Zealand. Zimbabwe scored 153-7, and South Africa reached 154-5 in 17.5 overs to remain unbeaten in the tournament.

Key Facts

  • South Africa won against Zimbabwe with a score of 154-5 while chasing 153-7.
  • Dewald Brevis scored 42 runs off 18 balls for South Africa.
  • Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza scored 73 runs and took 3 wickets for 29 runs.
  • Ryan Rickelton of South Africa was hit on the helmet but recovered to score 31.
  • Tristan Stubbs and George Linde added an unbeaten 53-run partnership for South Africa.
  • Zimbabwe previously surprised by beating Australia and Sri Lanka in the tournament.
  • The semifinal match against New Zealand will take place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
  • The semifinal is scheduled to start at 13:30 GMT on Wednesday.

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