Herschelle Gibbs cracked an unbeaten 93 to see South Africa to a resounding nine-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the sixth match of the NatWest Series in Cardiff. South Africa lost the wicket of Smith en route to 175 for one in just 34.2 overs and earn a bonus point.

Opening batsman Gibbs, who had made just five, five and one in South Africa's three previous matches, said: "It was obviously very important. I needed some time in the middle quite desperately." Gibbs¹ 93 from 97 balls included two sixes and 12 fours as South Africa overhauled Zimbabwe's inadequate 174 for eight with 15.4 overs to spare. The result left South Africa seven points clear of second-placed England and eight ahead of Zimbabwe which almost guarantees South Africa a final spot for Saturday against England.