South Africa vs Zimbabwe HIGHLIGHTS T20 World Cup: SA, ZIM share one point each after match called off due to rain

The weather has the final say. Points will be split. One each to Zimbabwe and South Africa each. Pakistan, which lost to India, will be pleased with the result.

Rain has come down again! The umpires have decided that enough’s enough and they walk off. Looks like the points will be split. Rain, South Africa, World Cup... you know the drift! The cut-off time is less than 10 minutes away!

Raza comes into the attack. Bavuma on strike for the first time. He takes a single and gives de Kock strike. De Kock takes 2 off the next ball. He gets a single off the third. Bavuma pinches a single off the fourth ball. De Kock goes for the slog sweep and misses. Raza appeals for lbw. Not given. But ZIM review. Wickets is umpire’s call! De Kock survives but ZIM keep their review. The left-hander takes 2 off the last ball. Oh dear, it was a no-ball. So, a free hit for QDK who gets three off the last ball. South Africa need 13 runs in 24 balls.

We are back on. Action will resume. De Kock will be on strike. Ngarava continues. 64 in 7 overs is the target. 2 overs have been lost. De Kock hits the first two balls for fours. He has one eye on the sky and one on the target, does de Kock as he keeps taking on the Zimbabwe bowlers. De Kock creams the fourth ball through covers for four. It’s raining boundaries! Dot off the fifth. He ends the over with a four. 17 from this over. Bavuma is yet to face a ball! Ngarava is limping off the field. Hope he is okay.

Ngarava to de Kock, (no ball). de Kock misses the free hit! Meanwhile, the rain’s got heavier! The players are going off. Remember, we need five overs to constitute a game. South Africa need 56 runs in 47 balls.

Tendai Chatara with the new ball. Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma to begin the chase. De Kock hits a boundary first ball; bowler errs on the pads and de Kock just helps it over fine leg. He pulls the second ball over midwicket for four more. He gets a top edge off the third which also races away to the fine leg fence. A hat-trick of fours! He clubs the fourth ball over deep midwicket for six. Goodness, de Kock is in a hurry - he pulls the fifth ball for four as well. Single off the last ball and he keeps strike. 23 off the over!

Nortje to Shumba - 4 leg byes off the first ball! But South Africa have reviewed for lbw. Impact is clearly outside off. Shumba picks 2 off the next ball as the 50 stand comes up. Shumba takes a single off the third. Five penalty runs have been awarded to Zimbabwe because the throw from fine leg hit de Kock’s glove on the ground after he had taken it off to throw. Shumba is caught behind off the last ball; de Kock grabbing a brilliant diving catch. Shumba goes for a 20-ball 18. It was a seven-ball over because the ball off which a penalty was given wasn’t considered as a legal ball. 10 runs from the over. Madhevere unbeaten on a 18-ball 35. After slumping to 19 for 4, Zimbabwe will feel they have given themselves a chance by setting a target of 80. The 55-run fifth wicket partnership proving to be Zimbabwe’s saving grace.

Rabada is back into the attack. Rabada to Shumba, single off the second ball. Madhevere smacks a six off the third ball. Madhevere at it again as he hits a four off the penultimate ball. He wraps up the over with another four. 17 from that Rabada over.

Anrich Nortje has been pressed into the action at the death. Six runs from the over. Four singles and a brace.

Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj into the attack. Shumba pulls the second ball for four. Madhevere gets a reprieve off the fourth ball! He tries to slog sweep, gets a top edge and Ngidi drops a simple chance. Batters run two. Meanwhile, it has started drizzling again! Shumba collects two off the last ball.

Milton Shumba is the new man in. Madhevere drives Ngidi through covers for four. Shumba tries to go over the top off the fourth ball but the outside edge flies over the cordon to the third man fence. 12 from the over including two wides.

Parnell gets a second over. He bowls a long hop and Madhevere pulls him for four. Oh dear! Sean Williams is run out courtesy a direct hit from Miller. Madhevere and Williams collide midway looking for a single and Miller hits the target at the striker’s end, from extra-cover! 5 runs and a wicket.

Lungi Ngidi bowls the third over. Sean Williams is the new man in. But it is Chakabva who is on strike. Chakabva hits a six over mid-wicket but is caught behind off the next ball. Sikandar Raza, the in-form batter, is out for a two-ball duck! Ngidi is on fire. Wessly Madhevere is the new man in. Madhevere gets two off the last ball. Two wickets and eight from the over.

Wayne Parnell shares the new ball. Ervine will be on strike. He picks a single off the second ball. Chakabva, on the fourth ball, tries to play a shot over fine leg but misses. Loud appeal for lbw, it looks like, and is given out. Chakabva reviews. Replays confirms it is too high and there is no bat involved. Chakabva collects a leg bye next ball and Ervine is caught off the last ball! So, two runs and a wicket from the over.

Rabada has the new ball. Ervine and Chakabva are opening the batting. Chakabva is on strike. Remember, it’s nine-over-a-side contest. PowerPlays will be three overs. Very good start from Rabada. Only four from the over with a run out chance missed at both ends off the last ball. Breakdown in communication between the batters in search for a quick single. Thankfully, no harm done.

Nine-over match. Game to start at 4.05 PM IST!

Well, well, guess what? The rains have returned and so have the covers....

Live images coming in. The covers from the square are off. But the pitch is still covered. There was supposed to be an inspection at 910 pm local time, 340pm IST. We should have an update soon.

The covers were going off but are now going back on! We will have a reduced overs match if and when the game begins.

Nothing to update, really. The drizzle has reportedly turned into a steady shower. So, the wait continues. The cut-off time to start a 5-over match is 10.03 pm local time, 4:33 pm IST.

The players had made their way to the middle. But the drizzle has returned and the covers are back on! That kind of day. Shortly after, the bigger covers are being brought onto the field now to cover the entire square and not just the pitch. There are no reserve days for the league stage. Teams will split points if there’s no play possible. Semifinals and final have a reserve day.

The teams make their way to the middle for the national anthems. First up, South Africa’s anthem followed by Zimbabwe’s.

Zimbabwe (Playing 11): Regis Chakabva(w), Craig Ervine(c), Wesley Madhevere, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Tendai Chatara, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani

South Africa (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock(w), Temba Bavuma(c), Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi

Scratch the last update! We are back live. Here’s the toss update: Zimbabwe have won the toss and elected to bat first.

Rain has returned in Hobart. Start of match and toss have been delayed.

Netherlands lose to Bangladesh by nine runs but not without a fight. This is Bangladesh’s first-ever win in the second round of a men’s T20 World Cup. Netherlands has been bowled out for 135. The second match, SA vs ZIM at the same venue, should be underway shortly. ICC tournament rules stipulate a minimum of 30 minutes between matches.

In the other Super 12 contest today, Bangladesh is on the cusp of a big win against Netherlands. Netherlands are 105 for 9 in the 17th over chasing Bangladesh’s 144. The game was interrupted by rain.

What they said:

“As a South African, I’m obviously happy that a fellow African country has made it through from the qualifiers. They’ve had a few good performances. We are excited and looking forward to the clash against them. They are definitely not a side to be taken lightly.”

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma.

“The mood in the camp is very upbeat. Everybody’s very excited for what lies ahead for us. But we know that it is a quick turnaround, and we’ve got South Africa in Hobart, which is going to be a tough start to the Super 12s for us, but everyone is really looking forward to it. I think just looking forward to these new challenges up ahead.”

Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine.

Good noon all,

Zimbabwe will begin its Super campaign against South Africa today. After finishing top of a first-round group in Australia which also included the West Indies and Ireland, Zimbabwe - which is 11th in the T20 world rankings - will also face India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Netherlands in the Super 12. Zimbabwe reached the T20 World Cup by beating Papua New Guinea by 27 runs in Bulawayo in the semifinal of the qualifying tournament in July.

Full Squads:

South Africa Squad: Quinton de Kock(w), Temba Bavuma(c), Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs

Zimbabwe Squad: Regis Chakabva(w), Craig Ervine(c), Wesley Madhevere, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani, Tony Munyonga, Brad Evans, Clive Madande, Wellington Masakadza