Harare, July 20 -- After their loss to New Zealand in the second match of the Twenty20 Tri-Series, South Africa bounced back strongly by defeating Zimbabwe by 7 wickets in the fourth match of the series in Harare.

Newcomer Rubin Hermann and Proteas captain Rassie van der Dussen scored impressive half-centuries to guide their team to a comfortable win.

Skipper van der Dussen remained unbeaten on 52 off 41 balls, which included six boundaries. Hermann played the aggressor's role, smashing 63 off just 36 deliveries, including three fours and four sixes.

Chasing a target of 145, South Africa did not get off to the best start, losing both openers early. Lhuan-dre Pretorius was dismissed for 4, followed by Reeza Hendricks for 6, both scalped...