Zimbabwe vs South Africa Final Full Commentary

PITCH REPORT - The broadcaster informs us that pitch number 4 will be used for this game, with the straight boundaries measuring 65 metres, while the square boundaries are 67 and 68 metres. Says that this is the 3rd match on this surface. Adds that the grass covering has faded with time, leaving the pitch looking increasingly brown. Details that there are very few cracks, but both the pacers and spinners should get some assistance from the surface.

Quick word from the South African camp - Connor Esterhuizen says he will definitely take a lot of confidence from his previous knock, but is quick to stress that it is a new day and they need to start well once again.

In conversation with Zimbabwe's opener - Brian Bennett says the conditions are really good but admits it can be tough to defend on this ground with the short boundaries. On the competitive nature of the Tri-Series, he says South Africa have been really good, as have Namibia. Adds that funny things can happen in T20 cricket and it is about what happens on the particular day. On his series on a personal level so far, he says he has been able to get himself in and hopes he can produce a big score today.

Zimbabwe (Playing XI) - Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia, Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK), Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Kundai Matigimu and Blessing Muzarabani. IN - Newman Nyamhuri. OUT ​​- Wellington Masakadza.

South Africa (Playing XI) - Connor Esterhuizen (WK), Jordan Hermann, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Rubin Hermann, Eathan Bosch, Duan Jansen, Bjorn Fortuin (C), Prenelan Subrayen, Nqobani Mokoena and Kwena Maphaka. IN ​​- Tony de Zorzi, Prenelan Subrayen and Duan Jansen. OUT ​​- Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Andile Simelane and Nqabayomzi Peter.

The captain of Zimbabwe - Sikandar Raza says that they would have opted to bowl first, so they are happy to lose the toss. Mentions that their bowlers will be looking to make use of the moisture on the surface. Stresses that they need to make early inroads and put South Africa under pressure. Reflecting on the positives from the previous result, he says reaching the final is a beautiful place to be, adding that it was an honour for the side to have made it this far. He notes that both teams stand an equal chance of lifting the trophy, and that whichever side keeps its composure under pressure deserves the win. Getting the basics right, in his view, would put them in a strong position heading into the final. On the team changes, he informs that Newman Nyamhuri comes in for Wellington Masakadza.

The captain of South Africa - Bjorn Fortuin says it looks like a dry surface, so they want to put runs on the board and then defend. He hopes they can carry the momentum from their previous win and continue the good work. Informs that they have 3 changes, with a couple of them being forced, as Andile Simelane and Lhuan-dre Pretorius are missing out due to niggles.