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SA vs UAE 34th Match, Group D T20I 2026 Live Commentary

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34th Match, Group DArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi18 Feb 2026

South Africa

SA

123/4(13.2)

VS
United Arab Emirates

UAE

122/6(20)

South Africa won by 6 wickets
Player of the MatchCorbin Bosch
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Impact Players

1st Innings

UAE

Alishan SharafuAlishan Sharafu

Alishan Sharafu

Batted at No. 3

45(38)

SR: 118.42

Waseem MuhammadWaseem Muhammad

Waseem Muhammad

Batted at No. 2

22(12)

SR: 183.33

Corbin BoschCorbin Bosch

Corbin Bosch

Bowled at over.6, 10, 16, 20

3-12 (4)

ER: 3.00

2nd Innings

SA

Dewald BrevisDewald Brevis

Dewald Brevis

Batted at No. 4

36(25)

SR: 144.00

Ryan RickeltonRyan Rickelton

Ryan Rickelton

Batted at No. 3

30(16)

SR: 187.50

Muhammad ArfanMuhammad Arfan

Muhammad Arfan

Bowled at over.10, 12

1-16 (2)

ER: 8.00

Innings at a Glance

SA

UAE

1st Innings

1-6

w

w

44 Runs

7-14

w

w

62 Runs

2nd Innings

1-6

w

w

44 Runs

7-14

w

w

40 Runs

15-20

w

w

37 Runs

Commentary

13.21

Junaid Siddique to Jason Smith, 1 run, Jason Smith hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an inswinger delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 1 run.

13.11

Junaid Siddique to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run, Tristan Stubbs goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.

12.41

Muhammad Farooq to Jason Smith, 1 run,

12.31

Muhammad Farooq to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run, Tristan Stubbs hangs in the crease to take googly of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

12.21

Muhammad Farooq to Jason Smith, 1 run, Jason Smith goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

12.11

Muhammad Farooq to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run, Tristan Stubbs goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

After 12 overs

116/4

9 Runs

1Wd611w00

JF Smith: 0(2)

T Stubbs: 2(2)

Muhammad Arfan

2-0-16-1

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11.60

Muhammad Arfan to Jason Smith, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Jason Smith hangs in the crease and slash cut towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

11.50

Muhammad Arfan to Jason Smith, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jason Smith hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

11.4OUT

Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis, no run, Caught out !! bouncer, good length, on the off stump, Dewald Brevis goes back and takes a big risk by attempting pull towards mid off, edged!! and flies straight to Harshit Kaushik, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Dewald Brevis.

c (sub Harshit Kaushik) b Muhammad Arfan