1st T20I, East London, October 09, 2018, 09:30 PM
160/6(20ov)
126/10(17.2ov)
South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 34 runs
South Africa Playing XI
| Imran Tahir | Bowler |
| David Miller | Batsman |
| Rassie van der Dussen | Batsman |
| Quinton de Kock † | Wicket Keeper |
| Faf du Plessis (c) | Batsman |
| Christiaan Jonker | Batsman |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | Bowler |
| Gihahn Cloete † | Wicket Keeper |
| Junior Dala | Bowler |
| Andile Phehlukwayo | Bowler |
| Lungi Ngidi | Bowler |
Zimbabwe Playing XI
| Hamilton Masakadza (c) | Batsman |
| Elton Chigumbura | All Rounder |
| Brendan Taylor † | Wicket Keeper |
| Chris Mpofu | Bowler |
| Sean Williams | Batsman |
| Chamu Chibhabha | All Rounder |
| Kyle Jarvis | Bowler |
| Peter Moor † | Wicket Keeper |
| Tendai Chisoro | Bowler |
| Tarisai Musakanda | Batsman |
| Brandon Mavuta | All Rounder |
