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South Africa vs United Arab Emirates Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: South Africa beat UAE by 6 wickets

South Africa vs United Arab Emirates Live Score, T20 World Cup 2026: South Africa delivered a clinical performance to defeat Unite...

The Times of India | Feb 18, 2026, 14:59:32 IST

COMPLETED - Match 34 - Delhi
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123/413.2 Overs
COMPLETED
 
122/620.0 Overs 
South Africa beat United Arab Emirates by 6 wickets
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14:59 (IST), Feb, 18

What's next? This game may have been a dead rubber, but the next one carries everything on the line. With a single spot left in the Super Eight stage from Group A, Pakistan face Namibia in an important clash. A win sends Pakistan through, while a loss would hand the spot to the USA, who are currently second in the group standings. Pakistan have opted to bat first at the Sinhalese Sports Club of Colombo. However, a bit of rain is predicted there as well. Let's hope that the contest is not affected by the unforgiving Sri Lankan weather. And remember, even a washout would send Pakistan through to the next stage. So do switch the tabs and follow all the live action from that game. From here, we sign off. Cheers!

14:55 (IST), Feb, 18

A wrap on the dead rubber - So South Africa head into the Super Eights with all the momentum on their side. They will now move to Ahmedabad to lay the base for their Super 8 campaign, starting with their clash against India on Sunday, 22nd February, followed by the game against West Indies on Thursday, 26th February. Meanwhile, the UAE will head back home with a lot of learnings and a promise to perform better next time around. 

14:47 (IST), Feb, 18

The victorious captain of South Africa - Aiden Markram says it was all about testing the bench strength, adding that the boys were waiting to get an opportunity and get out there to perform for the team. Says that it was great to see them grabbing those chances with both hands. Highlights how well the bowling unit executed their plans on the wicket. He adds that it gave the group confidence, knowing that every player in the 15 is in a good space. Adds the conditions were slightly different, with rain and weather affecting play. He describes the pitch as a bit tacky in the morning with slightly lower bounce, but says it was a valuable experience in such conditions. He expects the team to reflect on what worked today and keep that in mind when they return for their next match. On the fielding lapses, Markram admits that the team let themselves down and fell short of the mark, particularly in terms of attitude. He notes that, fortunately, there is some time before their first Super 8 game, which will allow them to regroup and focus on backing their strengths when it matters most.

14:46 (IST), Feb, 18

The captain of UAE - Muhammad Waseem says it was a tough outing as a batting unit, especially in the middle phase. Acknowledges they are in a learning process, and they need to learn from experienced players. Mentions that the boys played excellent cricket throughout the tournament. Aryansh Sharma, Alishan Sharafu and others were exceptional. Ends by appreciating the support they are getting and admits they won't be happy with the results, but still applauds the support.

14:44 (IST), Feb, 18

PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Corbin Bosch gets the award for his fine spell of 4-0-12-3. Bosch starts by saying that it was all about keeping it pretty basic, trying to keep the plans nice and simple and there was nip early on to aid the pacers. Adds that he's got some great pacers coming in ahead of him, from whom he can learn a lot and the first couple of deliveries are always a bit nervy but once you get one in the right area, the nerves go out. Feels that they are well-versed with the conditions in Ahmedabad and are looking forward to the challenge. Reiterates that he tried to keep things very simple with the ball today. On surpassing 100 T20 wickets, Bosch says that he feels good to have achieved it but is focused on the games ahead.

14:43 (IST), Feb, 18

... The Presentation Ceremony ...

14:42 (IST), Feb, 18

Not enough on the board - From the UAE’s perspective, there simply weren’t enough runs on the board for their bowlers to make a real impact. On the bright side, Haider Ali claimed a wicket, which was the first by a UAE spinner in this World Cup, while Dhruv Parashar bowled a tidy and economical spell early in the innings. Ultimately, the game was decided by the boundary count, with UAE hitting only 12 and South Africa striking 18.

14:40 (IST), Feb, 18

A modest chase - South Africa were chasing at just over a run-a-ball, and after a brief rain delay, Markram came out firing before Haider cut his innings short. Quinton de Kock never really got going and fell soon after. Even so, 56/2 in the Powerplay gave them a solid foundation, leaving the rest to a steady partnership to see the chase through. Brevis and Rickelton combined together for a quickfire 49-run stand to put the game to bed. Brevis couldn't finish the game, but his 36 off 25 would massively help him going in the Super Eights.

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14:36 (IST), Feb, 18

An inning that never really took off - The UAE burst out of the blocks with real intent, but the momentum dipped sharply after Muhammad Waseem’s dismissal. From there, scoring became a grind against a disciplined South African attack that kept tightening the screws. Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Corbin Bosch, and Kwena Maphaka maintained a firm grip, while the early move to bring on George Linde paid off instantly. What began with promise never truly evolved into a substantial innings. Alishan Sharafu held one end with 45, but partnerships were hard to come by. Linde kept things tight with 1/17, and Bosch made a telling impact, finishing with 3/12. Despite a slightly untidy effort in the field, South Africa stayed in control throughout on a subdued morning in Delhi. 

14:34 (IST), Feb, 18

A spotless record - Well, a very comfortable win for South Africa as they maintain a clean record in the group stage, winning four out of four. According to Shaun Pollock on air, under Aiden Markram’s captaincy, South Africa have now won 14 of 15 T20 World Cup matches, including this one. Their only loss under him came in the 2024 final against India, highlighting just how dominant Markram’s record has been. A tough and rather very underwhelming tournament for the UAE. Barring their win against Canada, they just couldn't produce a collective performance as they end their journey in this World Cup here. They batted first thrice in the competition, and lost all three, having very middling scores to defend.

14:32 (IST), Feb, 18

1
Overs13.2
Score123 - 4

Junaid Siddique to Jason Smith, A single and that will do! Into the surface and bowls it on leg, Smith pulls off the gloves to fine leg for a single. SOUTH AFRICA WIN BY 6 WICKETS. 

14:31 (IST), Feb, 18

1
Overs13.1
Score122 - 4

Junaid Siddique to Tristan Stubbs, Back of a length, outside off. Tristan Stubbs gets on his toes and guides it to backward point for a sharp single. South Africa are a hit away.

14:30 (IST), Feb, 18

1
Overs12.6
Score121 - 4

Muhammad Farooq to Tristan Stubbs, Straighter delivery on middle, driven down to long off for a single.

14:30 (IST), Feb, 18

0
Overs12.5
Score120 - 4

Muhammad Farooq to Tristan Stubbs, Drops it full and floats it outside off. Tristan Stubbs leans across and pushes it to cover.

14:29 (IST), Feb, 18

1
Overs12.4
Score120 - 4

Muhammad Farooq to Jason Smith, Flat and slow, outside off, Jason Smith slaps it to deep cover for a run.

14:29 (IST), Feb, 18

1
Overs12.3
Score119 - 4

Muhammad Farooq to Tristan Stubbs, Flights it very full and outside off, TS strokes it through point for a single.

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14:29 (IST), Feb, 18

1
Overs12.2
Score118 - 4

Muhammad Farooq to Jason Smith, Jason Smith tries to launch it away as he gets low but Muhammad Farooq bowls it  a bit too full and outside off, this is hit to long off for one.

14:28 (IST), Feb, 18

1
Overs12.1
Score117 - 4

Muhammad Farooq to Tristan Stubbs, A length delivery, outside off, Tristan Stubbs punches it firmly to deep cover and scampers across for one.

14:27 (IST), Feb, 18

0
Overs11.6
Score116 - 4

Muhammad Arfan to Jason Smith, Short in length, outside off, Jason Smith cuts well but can't get it past backward point.

14:27 (IST), Feb, 18

0
Overs11.5
Score116 - 4

Muhammad Arfan to Jason Smith, Touch fuller, wide outside off. Smith leans and punches it square of the wicket.

14:26 (IST), Feb, 18

Another wicket goes down as the Proteas look to finish things off in a hurry. Jason Smith will now get an opportunity to bat with 7 runs needed for the win.

14:25 (IST), Feb, 18

0
Overs11.4
Score116 - 4

Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis, OUT! TAKEN! Brevis goes! Short of a good length and around off, gets slightly big on Brevis as he tries to pull it away. He gets a top edge to mid off where Harshit Kaushik (sub), takes the skier. A good hand by Dewald Brevis of 36 (25). South Africa just need 7 runs.

14:24 (IST), Feb, 18

1
Overs11.3
Score116 - 3

Muhammad Arfan to Tristan Stubbs, Not that short, around off, Stubbs pegs back and forces it down to long on for one.

14:24 (IST), Feb, 18

1
Overs11.2
Score115 - 3

Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis, Back of a length and on middle and leg, Brevis whips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

14:22 (IST), Feb, 18

6
Overs11.1
Score114 - 3

Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis, SIX! Brevis launches one now! Serves it full, in the slot and on middle. Probably the slower ball but Brevis picks it up quickly, gets low and tonks it over long on for a six. South Africa need runs in single digits now.

14:22 (IST), Feb, 18

1wd
Overs11.1
Score108 - 3

Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis, Wide! Bowls a slower bouncer, just around leg. Dewald Brevis lets it go to the keeper.

14:21 (IST), Feb, 18

1
Overs10.6
Score107 - 3

Muhammad Farooq to Dewald Brevis, Flat and outside off on a length, Brevis scythes it to cover-point, where a slight fumble allows a single.

14:20 (IST), Feb, 18

1
Overs10.5
Score106 - 3

Muhammad Farooq to Tristan Stubbs, A tad short, outside off, Stubbs eases it to sweeper cover for a single.

14:20 (IST), Feb, 18

With just 18 more needed for the win off 56 deliveries, Tristan Stubbs walks in at number 5.

14:18 (IST), Feb, 18

0
Overs10.4
Score105 - 3

Muhammad Farooq to Ryan Rickelton, OUT! CAUGHT! One shot too many for Rickelton. Farooq drags his length on this occasion. This is shortish and on middle and leg. It lands and spins with a bit of bounce. Ryan Rickelton rocks back and tries to sail it over deep square leg, but mistimes it off the top edge. Gets no power or distance as the ball airs towards the right of deep square leg. Dhruv Parashar swoops to his right and takes a fine diving catch in the outfield. Quite an entertaining knock from Rickelton though. South Africa are 105/3, needing 18 more.

14:18 (IST), Feb, 18

6
Overs10.3
Score105 - 2

Muhammad Farooq to Ryan Rickelton, SIX MORE! 100 UP FOR SOUTH AFRICA! Dropped right into the slot, full and on the leg stump line. Ryan Rickelton gets down on his knee and powerfully slog sweeps it over cow corner for half a dozen more.

14:18 (IST), Feb, 18

0
Overs10.2
Score99 - 2

Muhammad Farooq to Ryan Rickelton, Leg break, tight line on the stumps, punched back to the bowler.

14:17 (IST), Feb, 18

Another bowling change as Muhammad Farooq comes into the attack now.

14:17 (IST), Feb, 18

6
Overs10.1
Score99 - 2

Muhammad Farooq to Ryan Rickelton, SIX! In a hurry now! Farooq starts with a short ball, on middle, Ryan Rickelton rocks back, gets under it and nails the pull shot behind deep mid-wicket for a cracking six.

14:16 (IST), Feb, 18

1
Overs9.6
Score93 - 2

Muhammad Arfan to Ryan Rickelton, Pace off, fractionally full and outside off, Ryan stays back and slashes it like a knife to deep cover for a single. At halfway, South Africa are 93/2, needing 30 more runs.

14:15 (IST), Feb, 18

1
Overs9.5
Score92 - 2

Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis, Slowish delivery, on the stumps, Dewald Brevis tries to push it straight, but gets an inside edge through mid-wicket for one.

14:15 (IST), Feb, 18

0
Overs9.4
Score91 - 2

Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis, Nagging length, on off, Brevis presses back and steers it to backward point.

14:14 (IST), Feb, 18

2
Overs9.3
Score91 - 2

Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis, Another pace-off delivery on a good length, nipping back in. Brevis tucks it off the back foot through mid-wicket and they dash back for the second run by the time the fielder gets to the ball in the outfield.

14:13 (IST), Feb, 18

1wd
Overs9.3
Score89 - 2

Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis, WIDE! Dug in short and slow, over middle, Dewald Brevis ducks under it to let it be. Wide called for height.

14:13 (IST), Feb, 18

1
Overs9.2
Score88 - 2

Muhammad Arfan to Ryan Rickelton, A touch full and on the middle stumps, Ryan gets on the front foot and drills it down the ground, to the left of long off for a single.

14:12 (IST), Feb, 18

Muhammad Arfan comes into the attack now, replacing Muhammad Jawadullah.

14:12 (IST), Feb, 18

1
Overs9.1
Score87 - 2

Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis, Shortish and around off, Dewald pushes it between cover and point for a single.

14:11 (IST), Feb, 18

0
Overs8.6
Score86 - 2

Haider Ali to Ryan Rickelton, FOUR BYES! That goes past everyone. Haider lands it in thereabouts of middle, full in length and gets good grip and bounce. Ryan Rickelton sits down to reverse sweep, but the ball spins past him and he misses to connect due to the extra bounce. The keeper too, fails to gather it to his right and it races to the ropes behind. 

14:11 (IST), Feb, 18

1
Overs8.5
Score82 - 2

Haider Ali to Dewald Brevis, Touch short, around off, Dewald Brevis punches it through the cover and point gap for a single.

14:10 (IST), Feb, 18

0
Overs8.4
Score81 - 2

Haider Ali to Dewald Brevis, An in-angler on a length, Brevis eases it to backward point.

14:10 (IST), Feb, 18

0
Overs8.3
Score81 - 2

Haider Ali to Dewald Brevis, Haider is quick to pull his length back. 90.6 kph. Brevis goes for the cut but ends up chopping it onto the deck.

14:09 (IST), Feb, 18

6
Overs8.2
Score81 - 2

Haider Ali to Dewald Brevis, SIX! LAUNCHED! Pitched full, around off, Brevis gives himself a bit of room moving leg side and thumps it over long off for a massive six.

14:09 (IST), Feb, 18

2
Overs8.1
Score75 - 2

Haider Ali to Dewald Brevis, Full at 96.4 kph, outside off, Dewald Brevis backs away, creates room and flat bats it down the ground. Hits it flatly and the umpire ducks in the nick of time to get out of the firing line as the ball rolls between long on and long off. The former fielder cuts it off to his left. Two taken.

14:07 (IST), Feb, 18

1
Overs7.6
Score73 - 2

Muhammad Jawadullah to Dewald Brevis, Risky single but they make it with ease in the end. Hard length on middle and leg, nudged down into the leg side and the batters take off for two. Muhammad Jawadullah runs after it and picks it up, firing a wide throw at the bowler's end. 50 needed now off 72 balls.

14:07 (IST), Feb, 18

0
Overs7.5
Score72 - 2

Muhammad Jawadullah to Dewald Brevis, Pitched up around off, holds a bit in the deck. Brevis jams it off the face of the blade to extra cover.

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South Africa vs United Arab Emirates Live Score, T20 World Cup 2026: Dewald Brevis rediscovered his touch with a flurry of towering sixes as South Africa cruised to a comfortable six-wicket win over United Arab Emirates in their final group fixture of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday. Chasing a modest 123, the Proteas completed the job in just 13.1 overs, gaining valuable momentum ahead of the Super Eights.

Captain Aiden Markram provided early impetus with a blistering 28 off 11 balls, while Ryan Rickelton smashed 30 off 16 to break the chase open. Brevis then took centre stage with an entertaining 36 off 25 balls, showcasing his range with pulls, lofted drives and a powerful hit into cow corner to seal the win emphatically.

Earlier, Anrich Nortje marked his return with an impressive spell as South Africa restricted UAE to 122 for six. Nortje’s pace and Corbin Bosch’s three-wicket burst ensured UAE never gained momentum despite Alishan Sharafu’s fighting 45. South Africa’s bowlers exploited helpful conditions expertly, and their batters completed the formalities with ease in a dominant all-round performance.
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