T20 World Cup 2026: SA vs UAE Dream11 Prediction, 34th T20 Match
SA vs UAE Match: South Africa is set to take on the United Arab Emirates in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM IST at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, India.
South Africa vs UAE (SA vs UAE) Match Details
| Match | South Africa vs UAE (SA vs UAE) |
| League | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
| Time | 11:00 AM (IST) |
SA vs UAE Match Preview in Hindi
South Africa have been one of the best teams in Group D so far. With three wins from three matches and an impressive net run rate of 1.477, the Proteas are comfortably placed at the top of the table. They began their campaign with a resounding 57-run win against Canada, followed by a thrilling tie against Afghanistan, which they won in the second Super Over. Their most significant result came against New Zealand, where they secured a comfortable seven-wicket victory. This win secured their place in the Super Eights.
UAE's performance has been mixed in the tournament. After a crushing 10-wicket defeat to New Zealand, they bounced back with a five-wicket win over Canada. However, a close loss to Afghanistan disrupted their momentum. With just one win in three matches, the UAE will face a tough challenge against the in-form South Africa team.
SA vs UAE Fantasy Tips
- Given the pitch's behavior, selecting top-order batsmen will be crucial here.
- Death bowlers are always the best wicket-takers in the last few overs; they can change the course of the game at any moment.
- Quinton de Kock and Syed-Haider Shah are the best options for wicketkeeping.
- Spinners could play a key role on this pitch.
SA vs UAE Head to Head
There have been 0 T20 matches between South Africa and the UAE. Of these 0 matches, South Africa has won 0 matches while the United Arab Emirates has won 0 matches.
South Africa vs United Arab Emirates (SA vs UAE) Playing 11
South Africa (SA) Probable Playing 11
1. Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), 2. Aiden Markram (captain), 3. Ryan Rickelton (wicketkeeper), 4. Dewald Brewis, 5. David Miller, 6. Tristan Stubbs, 7. Marco Jansen, 8. Corbin Bosch, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Keshav Maharaj, 11. Lungi Ngidi
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Probable Playing 11
1. 1. Waseem Muhammad (c), 2. Aryansh Sharma (wk), 3. Alishan Sharafu, 4. Sohaib Khan, 5. Syed-Haider Shah (wk) (c), 6. Hashit Kaushik, 7. Haider Ali-I, 8. Mohammad Arfan, 9. Simranjeet Singh Kang, 10. Junaid Siddiqui, 11. Mohammad Jawadullah
SA vs UAE Probable Best Performers
Best Batter: South Africa captain Aiden Markram could prove to be the best batsman in the upcoming match against the UAE. The right-handed batsman has scored 150 runs in three innings, including a match-winning unbeaten 86 against New Zealand. It was his second half-century of the tournament, and he will be looking to maintain his form.
Best Bowler: South African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been in excellent form so far in the current tournament and is his team's best bowler. With eight wickets in three innings, Ngidi currently sits second on the list of highest wicket-takers. His four overs will prove crucial as the Proteas attempt to secure their fourth consecutive win.
SA vs UAE Pitch Report
SA vs UAE Pitch Report in Hindi: All four matches played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium have been close, with batting proving challenging. Similar conditions are expected in the upcoming match. The bowlers will benefit greatly from the pitch and will have ample opportunities to take wickets whenever the batsmen are under pressure.
SA vs UAE Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeepers – Quinton de Kock (vice-captain), Ryan Rickelton
- Batsmen – Dewald Brewis, Alishan Sharafu, Waseem Muhammad, Sohaib Khan
- All-rounders – Aiden Markram (captain), Marco Jansen
- Bowlers – Junaid Siddiqui, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi









