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South Africa vs UAE HIGHLIGHTS, T20 WC 2026: Proteas thrash UAE by six wickets in Delhi

South Africa chased down 124 runs inside 14 overs. Dewald Brevis was the highest run-scorer for South Africa. Corbin Bosch had the best bowling figures, finishing with 4-0-12-3.

Aditya Kaushik New Delhi
South Africa vs UAE
South Africa vs UAE

5 min read Last Updated : Feb 18 2026 | 2:43 PM IST
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2:41 PM

South Africa vs UAE LIVE UPDATES: South Africa scorecard

South Africa (T: 123 runs from 20 ovs)
Batting Dismissal R B M 4s 6s SR
Aiden Markram (c) b Haider Ali 28 11 12 5 1 254.54
Quinton de Kock † c Syed Haider b Muhammad Jawadullah 14 16 24 3 0 87.5
Ryan Rickelton c Parashar b Muhammad Farooq 30 16 36 3 2 187.5
Dewald Brevis c sub (H Kaushik) b Muhammad Arfan 36 25 29 1 3 144
Tristan Stubbs not out 6 7 13 0 0 85.71
Jason Smith not out 3 5 6 0 0 60
Extras (b 4, w 2) 6
Total 13.2 Ov (RR: 9.22) 123/4
Bowling O M R W ECON 0s WD
Dhruv Parashar 2 0 8 0 4 7 0
Junaid Siddique 2.2 0 23 0 9.85 6 0
Haider Ali 3 0 33 1 11 6 0
Muhammad Jawadullah 2 0 20 1 10 6 0
Muhammad Arfan 2 0 16 1 8 4 2
Muhammad Farooq 2 0 19 1 9.5 3 0

2:34 PM

South Africa vs UAE LIVE UPDATES: South Africa beat UAE

South Africa have produced yet another all-round show as they UAE by 6 wickets in their final group stage game to go into the Super 8s unbeaten. 

1:57 PM

South Africa vs UAE LIVE UPDATES: Markram and de Kock depart

South Africa began their chase of 124 with intent as Aiden Markram took charge early, finding the boundary regularly against Junaid Siddique. Markram struck two fours in the opening over and continued the assault after Quinton de Kock got off the mark.
 
The Proteas captain then launched UAE spinner Haider Ali for a 97m six and added three more boundaries in the same over to race to 28 off 11 balls. However, Haider had the last laugh as Markram was bowled attempting another big shot, leaving South Africa at 32 for 1 in three overs.
 
De Kock and new batter Ryan Rickelton kept the chase on track, with Rickelton picking up a boundary off Dhruv Parashar and another off Muhammad Jawadullah. De Kock also found two fours in Siddique’s second over but perished soon after, caught at third man while trying to carve Jawadullah, departing for 14 off 16 balls.
 
At 47 for 2 in 5.4 overs, South Africa remained firmly in control with Rickelton at the crease and the required rate well within reach.

1:22 PM

South Africa vs UAE LIVE UPDATES: Covers coming off

As the rain relents, the covers are coming off and the stumps are being erected. However, conditions remain gloomy, and it is difficult to predict how the weather might turn again.

Umpires are out for inspection.

1:18 PM

South Africa vs UAE LIVE UPDATES: Covers are on

After some drying-up activity, the light drizzle returns — and so do the covers.

Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi

1:04 PM

South Africa vs UAE LIVE UPDATES: Chase delayed

The start of South Africa’s innings has been delayed due to a wet outfield.

12:54 PM

South Africa vs UAE LIVE UPDATES: Covers are being removed

As South Africa’s innings is about to begin, the covers are being removed. The super sopper is also in action. First, the covers on the bowlers’ run-ups are being taken off, followed by the centre square.

12:50 PM

South Africa vs UAE LIVE UPDATES: UAE innings end

The umpires decided to continue with the match through the final two overs of UAE’s innings despite a light drizzle. UAE finished on 122 for 6 in 20 overs. Soon after the innings ended, covers were brought on, with the square and bowlers’ run-ups fully covered.
 
UAE batters were beaten multiple times by the pace of South Africa’s fast bowlers. Despite three dropped catches, they failed to capitalise, struggling to find the timing while attempting big shots.

12:46 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs UAE LIVE SCORE: UAE scorecard

United Arab Emirates (20 ovs maximum)
Batting Dismissal R B 4s 6s SR
Aryansh Sharma † c Maphaka b Bosch 13 17 1 1 76.47
Muhammad Waseem (c) lbw b Linde 22 12 4 0 183.33
Alishan Sharafu c Maphaka b Nortje 45 38 5 1 118.42
Sohaib Khan c †de Kock b Bosch 6 11 0 0 54.54
Syed Haider c Maphaka b Nortje 6 15 0 0 40
Muhammad Arfan c Smith b Bosch 11 18 0 0 61.11
Dhruv Parashar not out 5 7 0 0 71.42
Muhammad Farooq not out 1 2 0 0 50
Extras (b 1, lb 4, w 8) 13
Total 20 Ov (RR: 6.10) 122/6
Bowling O M R W ECON 0s
Kagiso Rabada 4 0 30 0 7.5 11
Kwena Maphaka 4 0 30 0 7.5 9
Anrich Nortje 4 0 28 2 7 7
George Linde 4 0 17 1 4.25 10
Corbin Bosch 4 0 12 3 3 16

12:41 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs UAE LIVE SCORE: UAE finish at 122 for 6 after 20 overs

Proteas with a brilliant fightback with the ball, led by Corbin Bosch, have managed to halt the UAE to a sub-par total of 122 for 6 on the board despite a brilliant start by the openers and a handy 45 runs cameo from Alishan Sharafu.

12:33 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs UAE LIVE SCORE: Rain arrives at Arun Jaitley Stadium

There is a light drizzle in the air. The groundsmen are on standby, but the umpires have decided to continue with the match. UAE 114-5 after 18 Overs

12:28 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs UAE LIVE SCORE: Overcast conditions in Delhi

Dark clouds continue to hover over the Arun Jaitley Stadium, with groundsmen on standby in case the rain returns. South Africa have dropped three catches so far, allowing UAE to take advantage and cross the 100-run mark despite losing four wickets. At the end of 17 overs, UAE have scored 109 runs.

12:17 PM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs UAE LIVE SCORE: Proteas in control

The 15 overs of the innings have been bolwed and the Proteas are in full control as UAE are just 97 for 4. However, with Alishan Sharafu (35 not out off 31 balls) still at the crease UAE will be hoping for a big finish. 

11:47 AM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs UAE LIVE SCORE: Basch strikes again

Corbin Bosch has struck again for South Africa as he now removes Sohaib Khan (6 runs off 11 balls).

11:33 AM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs UAE LIVE SCORE: UAE 44 for 1 after 6 overs

Corbin Bosch comes in the attack for South Africa

Corbin Bosch struck early in the over as Aryansh Sharma miscued a short ball to mid-on, bringing Sohaib Khan to the crease who got off the mark with a single. Alishan Sharafu then faced the rest of the over with a couple of dots before picking up a run off the last ball as South Africa kept things tight.
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First Published: Feb 18 2026 | 10:30 AM IST

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