ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 | 18-Feb-2026 11:00 AM | Arun Jaitley Stadium
UAE 122/6 (20)
RSA 123/4 (13.2)
South Africa won by 6 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Stubbs* | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Jason Smith | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junaid Siddique* | 2.2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 9.86 |
| Muhammad Farooq | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 9.5 |
Last Wicket:Dewald Brevis c (sub)Harshit Kaushik b Muhammad Arfan 36(25) - 116/4 in 11.4 ov.
South Africa vs United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates — Innings 1 (122/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aryansh Sharma (wk) c Kwena Maphaka b Corbin Bosch | 13 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 76.47 | |
| Muhammad Waseem (c) lbw b George Linde | 22 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 183.33 | |
| Alishan Sharafu c Kwena Maphaka b Anrich Nortje | 45 | 38 | 5 | 1 | 118.42 | |
| Sohaib Khan c Quinton de Kock b Corbin Bosch | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 54.55 | |
| Syed Haider c Kwena Maphaka b Anrich Nortje | 6 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Muhammad Arfan c Jason Smith b Corbin Bosch | 11 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 61.11 | |
| Dhruv Parashar batting | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 | |
| Muhammad Farooq batting | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 4 | Wides: 8 | Total: 13 | |||||
| Total | 122 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Kwena Maphaka | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Anrich Nortje | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7 |
| George Linde | 4 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 4.2 |
| Corbin Bosch | 4 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Aryansh Sharma & Muhammad Waseem | 38 | 27 |
| Aryansh Sharma & Alishan Sharafu | 4 | 5 |
| Sohaib Khan & Alishan Sharafu | 22 | 24 |
| Syed Haider & Alishan Sharafu | 18 | 26 |
| Muhammad Arfan & Alishan Sharafu | 30 | 24 |
| Muhammad Arfan & Dhruv Parashar | 7 | 10 |
| Muhammad Farooq & Dhruv Parashar | 3 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muhammad Waseem | 4.3 | 38 |
| 2 | Aryansh Sharma | 5.2 | 42 |
| 3 | Sohaib Khan | 9.2 | 64 |
| 4 | Syed Haider | 13.4 | 82 |
| 5 | Alishan Sharafu | 17.4 | 112 |
| 6 | Muhammad Arfan | 19.2 | 119 |
South Africa — Innings 2 (123/4 in 13.2 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram (c) b Haider Ali | 28 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 254.55 | |
| Quinton de Kock (wk) c Syed Haider Shah b Muhammad Jawadullah | 14 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 87.5 | |
| Ryan Rickelton c Dhruv Parashar b Muhammad Farooq | 30 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 187.5 | |
| Dewald Brevis c (sub)Harshit Kaushik b Muhammad Arfan | 36 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 144 | |
| Tristan Stubbs not out | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 | |
| Jason Smith not out | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | Wides: 2 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 123 | 4 wkts, 13.2 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhruv Parashar | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| Junaid Siddique | 2.2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 9.9 |
| Haider Ali | 3 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 11 |
| Muhammad Jawadullah | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 10 |
| Muhammad Arfan | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Muhammad Farooq | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 9.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram & Quinton de Kock | 32 | 18 |
| Ryan Rickelton & Quinton de Kock | 24 | 16 |
| Ryan Rickelton & Dewald Brevis | 49 | 30 |
| Tristan Stubbs & Dewald Brevis | 11 | 6 |
| Tristan Stubbs & Jason Smith | 7 | 10 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aiden Markram | 2.6 | 32 |
| 2 | Quinton de Kock | 5.4 | 56 |
| 3 | Ryan Rickelton | 10.4 | 105 |
| 4 | Dewald Brevis | 11.4 | 116 |
Match Info
| Match | South Africa vs United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Time | 18-Feb-2026 11:00 AM |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: South Africa vs United Arab Emirates (SA vs UAE)
South Africa will face United Arab Emirates in a thrilling match on 18-Feb-2026 in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. The match will be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium at 11:00 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
Match Overview
South Africa is known for its strong batting and bowling, while United Arab Emirates remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026.
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. South Africa will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while United Arab Emirates will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between South Africa batting and United Arab Emirates bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will South Africa showcase its strengths, or will United Arab Emirates pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 18-Feb-2026 to find out the answer!
