South Africa vs UAE T20 World Cup 2026 highlights: Proteas win by seven wickets, go into Super 8 with 4 straight wins

Fourth consecutive win for for South Africa after a 7-wicket win over UAE. Aiden Markram (28), Ryan Rickelton (30) and Dewald Brevis (36) scored for South Africa.

Rain delays start in chase for South Africa. The run chase was supposed to restart at 1:10 PM but the drizzle has come back again and the pitch is under covers again. This was after Alishan Sharafu scored a gritty 45 to help UAE post a modest 122/6.

Anrich Nortje and Corbin Bosch tighten noose against UAE. Despite Alishan Sharafu's 45 off 38 balls, none of the UAE batters could tackle the South African bowlers in Delhi. After a strong start, UAE are 114/5 after 18 overs.

OUTTT!!! Two wickets for South Africa in quick succession. After captain Muhammad Waseem, UAE lose Aryansh Sharma in the final over of the powerplay. Corbin Bosch takes the wicket. Kwena Maphaka takes the catch.

UAE 64-2 (8)

OUTTTT!!!! South Africa have got their first success inside the powerplay. UAE captain Muhammad Waseem is trapped in front by George Linde. He goes upstairs but there is nothing on UltraEdge. The ball-tracking shows three reds and Waseem walks back for 22.

UAE 42-1 (5)

Aryansh Sharma and Muhammad Waseem have started on a positive note for UAE. Waseem was particularly brutal on Kagiso Rabada, smashing the South African pacer for three consecutive boundaries in an over.

UAE 36/0 (4)

South Africa captain Aiden Markram have won the toss in Delhi and opted to field first. The Proteas have made three changes with Jason Smith, Anrich Nortje and Kwena Maphaka getting their first game in the T20 World Cup.

This game might be a dead rubber, but it is an important clash for South Africa, considering their Super 8 campaign ahead. South Africa will play India, West Indies and Zimbabwe in Super 8, and a win over UAE will help them with the winning momentum.

For UAE, they could bring in a few changes by bringing in Simranjeet Singh and Syed Haider in the playing XI.

For South Africa, they might tinker with their playing XI, giving the players warming the bench some game time. The Proteas have used 12 players so far in the tournament. However, the likes of Jason Smith, Anrich Nortje and Kwena Maphaka are yet to play and Aidem Markram might give them a chance today.

The South Africa vs UAE group D clash will be telecast live on Star Sports channels. Live streaming of South Africa vs UAE will be available on JioStar app and website for Indian viewers.

With three wins from three games, South Africa were the first team from the group to book their Super 8 spot. New Zealand are the other team to follow suit. Afghanistan, Canada and UAE have been eliminated. On the other hand, UAE, have won just one game out of their three matches. UAE's sole win came over Canada.

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