Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026: Final, South Africa vs Zimbabwe Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between SA and ZIM?

South Africa (SA) square off against Zimbabwe (ZIM) in the final of the Tri-Series in Namibia on Sunday, September 6. The Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek will host the all-important fixture.

The Proteas had the worst possible start to their campaign as they lost to Namibia by 18 runs on the opening day of the competition. However, Bjorn Fortun's side bounced back commendably after the debacle, as they defeated Zimbabwe twice and Namibia once to finish on top of the points table. They will be the favourites heading into the final.

Meanwhile, Zimbabwe made it to the final after registering two wins against hosts Namibia. However, they would be disappointed having lost both their matches against a second-string South African side, despite having a full-strength squad themselves. The Chevrons would have to do the basics right on Sunday to beat the Proteas for the first time in the shortest format.

SA vs ZIM: Match Details

Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek: Pitch Report

The Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek has been a mixed bag, with some games being high-scoring while others have provided a good contest between bat and ball. The average first-innings score in six games has been around 179. Four out of the six games have been won by teams batting first.

SA vs ZIM: Head-to-Head T20I Record

SA vs ZIM: Predicted Playing 11s

South Africa

Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Jordan Hermann, Dewald Brevis, Rubin Hermann, Connor Esterhuizen (WK), Eathan Bosch, Andile Simelane, Bjorn Fortuin (C), Nqobani Mokoena, Kwena Maphaka, Nqabayomzi Peter.

Zimbabwe

Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia, Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK), Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Kundai Matigimu, Blessing Muzarabani.

SA vs ZIM: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Lhuan-dre Pretorius

Lhuan-dre Pretorius is the leading run-getter in the tournament so far. In four matches, he has amassed 226 runs at a strike rate of 179.37. He will be high on confidence after smashing 101 off 53 balls in the last game against Namibia.

Probable Best Bowler: Brad Evans

Zimbabwe will rely on Brad Evans to give them crucial breakthroughs. The right-arm seamer is the joint-highest wicket-taker, having picked up eight scalps in four games. His economy rate is a decent 8.32. If Zimbabwe are to do well in the final, Evans will have to play a key role with the ball.

Today's Match Prediction: South Africa to win the match