as ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 reaches a critical group stage crescendo, South Africa while the goal of maintaining their flawless streak United Arab Emirates (UAE) trying to pull off the latest robbery. They will clash at the famous Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
South Africa Go into this match as the undisputed leaders of Group D. New Zealand and a nerve-wracking double Super Over win Afghanistan, Aiden Markram‘s men are playing with a clarity and confidence that has eluded them in past tournaments. A win tomorrow mathematically guarantees them a place in the Super 8s.
UAEmeanwhile, there was a giant killer in waiting. They are currently third in the group with 2 points and have survived a scare Canada and fought hard against the Kiwis. for Muhammad Wasim and his crew, this is more than just a match; this is a rare opportunity to promote a top-class country on the world’s biggest stage.
SA vs UAE, T20 World Cup 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: February 18 (Wednesday); 11:00 IST / 5:30 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 Pitch Report
For this clash, the surface at the Arun Jaitley Stadium will behave like a classic Delhi track, slow, drifting and increasingly beneficial to the spinners as the game progresses. At the start of the powerplay, the pitch should look reasonably flat, allowing the batsmen to play their shots with confidence. However, once the new ball has softened, the surface is expected to stop and remain slightly lower, making the timing more difficult. Spin is poised to play a crucial role through the medium overs, continuing the pattern of the tournament where slow bowlers have claimed a significant share of the wickets. As this is a morning game, dew will not come into play – unlike night matches where chasing sides often benefit. Under these conditions, a total in the 155-165 range could be more than the competition.
Groups
South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (week), 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.
SA vs UAE, T20 World Cup 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- South Africa win the toss first
- South Africa powerplay score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- South Africa total score: 195-205
Case 2:
- UAE wins the toss first
- UAE powerplay score: 35-45 (6 overs)
- UAE total score: 165-175
Match Result: Afghanistan will win the competition.
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