All-Africa affair as SA face Zimbabwe

South Africa begin their T20 World Cup campaign in Australia as they take on their African counterparts Zimbabwe at Hobart's Bellerive Oval today.

The Proteas arrive at the marquee event with mixed form, having comprehensively won a T20I series 4-1 against hosts England but failed to follow it up by suffering a 2-1 series defeat against India earlier this month.

In the batting department, in-form middle-order David Miller and Rillee Rossouw are expected to complement explosive opener Quinton de Kock and, bowling-wise, South Africa have one of the strongest set-up in the tournament.

Meanwhile, Zimbabwe, have already produced some brilliant displays to seal their maiden Super 12 berth as they beat Ireland and Scotland in Round 1.

On the back of nine wins out of the last 11 matches and considering the momentum gained, Zimbabwe are likely to pose a hefty challenge to South Africa with all-rounder Sikandar Raza in red-hot form, especially with the bat.