South Africa batter Dewald Brevis in motion throughout match towards United Arab Emirates at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, India, February 18, 2026. — ICCÂ
South Africa wrapped up their group-stage marketing campaign within the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup unbeaten, defeating the United Arab Emirates by six wickets at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday.
The Proteas comfortably chased down UAE’s goal of 123, shedding simply 4 wickets in 13.2 overs.
South Africa obtained off to a blazing begin, with captain Aiden Markram hitting boundaries to place early strain on the UAE bowlers. Nonetheless, his fiery 11-ball 28 got here to an finish when spinner Haider Ali clear bowled him, additionally ending the 32-run opening partnership.
Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton joined forces to attain essential runs, taking the group’s complete previous the 50-run mark within the sixth over.
The Proteas misplaced their second wicket within the last over of the powerplay as Muhammad Jawadullah dismissed Quinton de Kock, who scored 14 off 16 balls, together with three fours, leaving the group at 56-2 in 5.4 overs.
Dewald Brevis walked in to bat and shortly obtained going, easing the strain alongside Rickelton because the pair put collectively a significant third-wicket partnership, taking the group’s complete previous the 100-run mark within the eleventh over.
Nonetheless, Muhammad Farooq ended the partnership by claiming the important thing wicket of Ryan Rickelton, who had performed a fiery 30-run cameo off 16 balls, together with three boundaries and two sixes, leaving the group at 105-3 in 10.4 overs.
UAE confirmed no mercy, dismissing South Africa’s fourth batter as Brevis fell to Mohammad Arfan after a 36-run knock off 25 balls, which included one 4 and three sixes.
South Africa sealed the match with Tristan Stubbs unbeaten on six and Jason Smith including three runs.
Batting first, the United Arab Emirates obtained off to a promising begin as openers Aryansh Sharma and captain Muhammad Waseem put runs on the board in fast succession.
The duo shared a 38-run opening partnership earlier than Waseem fell for a well-crafted 22 off 12 balls, together with 4 boundaries, trapped by George Linde.
Within the very subsequent over, UAE misplaced their second wicket as Aryansh Sharma departed cheaply for 13 off 17 balls, which included a 4 and a six, courtesy of Corbin Bosch.
The group discovered itself struggling at 42-2 in 5.2 overs. Bosch struck once more, dismissing Sohaib Khan for six runs off 11 deliveries, whereas Syed Haider was despatched again by Anrich Nortje for six off 15 balls, leaving UAE at 82-4 in 13.4 overs.
Alishan Sharafu fought arduous to stabilise the innings, taking part in a significant knock of 45 from 38 balls, that includes 5 fours and a six. Nonetheless, his efforts fell in need of setting a very aggressive complete.
Bosch continued his spectacular spell, claiming his third wicket by dismissing Muhammad Arfan for 11 off 18 deliveries. Dhruv Parashar and Muhammad Farooq remained unbeaten on 5 and one, respectively.
For South Africa, Corbin Bosch was the standout performer, ending with figures of three wickets for simply 12 runs in his four-over spell.
Anrich Nortje picked up two wickets, whereas George Linde additionally chipped in with one, making certain South Africa restricted UAE to a modest complete.
