South Africa go into this match as the undisputed leaders of Group D. After a clinical destruction of 7 wickets of New Zealand and a nail-biting double Super Over win against Afghanistan, Aiden Markram‘s men play with a clarity and conviction that has eluded them in previous tournaments. A win tomorrow mathematically guarantees them a spot in the Super 8s.
UAEmeanwhile, the giant killer is waiting for you. Currently they are third in the group with 2 points and survived a scare Canada and waged a spirited battle against the Kiwis. For Mohammed Waseem and his team, this is more than just a match; it’s a rare opportunity to beat a top country on the biggest stage in the world.
SA vs UAE, T20 World Cup 2026: Match Details
- Date and time: February 18 (Wednesday); 11:00 am IST / 5:30 am GMT
- Location: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
SA vs UAE, head-to-head record (T20Is)
Matches played: 0 | South Africa won: 0 | UAE won: 0
Arun Jaitley Stadium Field Report
For this clash, the Arun Jaitley Stadium surface is likely to behave like a classic Delhi track, slow, gripping and increasingly useful to spinners as the game progresses. Early in the Powerplay, the field should appear fairly flat, allowing batters to play their shots with confidence. However, once the new ball softens, the surface is expected to hold up and stay low, making timing much more challenging. Spin will play a decisive role during the middle overs, continuing a tournament pattern where slow bowlers have claimed a significant share of wickets. As this is a morning match, dew will not be a factor, unlike night matches where chasing sides often benefit. Under these conditions, a total between 155 and 165 could be more than competitive.
Squads
South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Jason Smith, George Linde, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka
UAE: Muhammad Waseem (captain), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Harshit Kaushik, Junaid Siddique, Mayank Kumar, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Zohaib, Rohid Khan, Sohaib Khan, Simranjeet Singh.
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SA vs UAE, T20 World Cup 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- South Africa wins the toss and bats first
- Powerplay score South Africa: 50-60 (6 overs)
- Total score South Africa: 195-205
Case 2:
- The UAE wins the toss and bats first
- Powerplay score UAE: 35-45 (6 overs)
- UAE total score: 165-175
Match result: Afghanistan wins the match.
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