South Africa vs United Arab Emirates - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2026
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Based on 1 H2H match (2026)
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SA
W3 L0
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W1 L3
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Dewald Brevis
SA
Runs (20+)
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SA
Sixes (1+)
Aiden Markram
SA
Catches (1+)
Dewald Brevis
SA
Fours (2+)
George Linde
SA
Wickets (1+)
Muhammad Jawad Ullah
UAE
Wickets (1+)
Dewald Brevis
SA
Catches (1+)
Alishan Sharafu
UAE
Runs (20+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 1 H2H matches
Arun Jaitley Stadium
Delhi, India
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since May 2023). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC vs KKR 08 May 2026 | 142/8 (20) | 147/2 (14.2) | 289 |
| DC vs RR 17 May 2026 | 193/8 (20) | 197/5 (19.2) | 390 |
| AFG vs IND 13 Sep 2026 | 156/8 (20) | 157/3 (13.4) | 313 |
| AFG vs IND 15 Sep 2026 | 159/8 (20) | 163/3 (14.5) | 322 |
| AFG vs IND 17 Sep 2026 | 221/7 (20) | 94/10 (14.1) | 315 |
SA at Arun Jaitley Stadium
Top Scorer
David Miller
86 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Corbin Bosch
5 wkts
UAE at Arun Jaitley Stadium
Top Scorer
Sohaib Khan
125 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Junaid Siddique
7 wkts
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United Arab Emirates
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United Arab Emirates · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aryansh Sharma (wk) | c Kwena Maphaka b Corbin Bosch | 13 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 76.47 |
| Muhammad Waseem (c) | lbw b George Linde | 22 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 183.33 |
| Alishan Sharafu | c Kwena Maphaka b Anrich Nortje | 45 | 38 | 5 | 1 | 118.42 |
| Sohaib Khan | c Quinton de Kock b Corbin Bosch | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 54.55 |
| Syed Haider | c Kwena Maphaka b Anrich Nortje | 6 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Muhammad Arfan | c Jason Smith b Corbin Bosch | 11 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 61.11 |
| Dhruv Parashar | not out | 5* | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Muhammad Farooq | not out | 1* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Kwena Maphaka | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.5 | 8 | 0 |
| Anrich Nortje | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| George Linde | 4 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 4.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Corbin Bosch | 4 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram (c) | b Haider Ali | 28 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 254.55 |
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | c Syed Haider b Muhammad Jawad Ullah | 14 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 87.5 |
| Ryan Rickelton | c Dhruv Parashar b Muhammad Farooq | 30 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 187.5 |
| Dewald Brevis | c Harshit Kaushik b Muhammad Arfan | 36 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 144 |
| Tristan Stubbs | not out | 6* | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Jason Smith | not out | 3* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
United Arab Emirates · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhruv Parashar | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Junaid Siddique | 2.2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 10.45 | 0 | 0 |
| Haider Ali | 3 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Muhammad Jawad Ullah | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Muhammad Arfan | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Muhammad Farooq | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 9.5 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Corbin Bosch
SA
|
123.3 |
| 2 |
Aiden Markram
SA
|
61.4 |
| 3 |
Alishan Sharafu
UAE
|
58.3 |
| 4 |
Ryan Rickelton
SA
|
54.5 |
| 5 |
Muhammad Waseem
UAE
|
45.0 |
| 6 |
Dewald Brevis
SA
|
43.6 |
| 7 |
George Linde
SA
|
41.5 |
| 8 |
Anrich Nortje
SA
|
40.3 |
| 9 |
Muhammad Arfan
UAE
|
32.9 |
| 10 |
Haider Ali
UAE
|
22.3 |
| 11 |
Muhammad Farooq
UAE
|
21.6 |
| 12 |
Dhruv Parashar
UAE
|
20.5 |
| 13 |
Muhammad Jawad Ullah
UAE
|
20.1 |
| 14 |
Aryansh Sharma
UAE
|
14.8 |
| 15 |
Quinton de Kock
SA
|
14.2 |
| 16 |
Kagiso Rabada
SA
|
7.1 |
| 17 |
Kwena Maphaka
SA
|
7.1 |
| 18 |
Sohaib Khan
UAE
|
6.8 |
| 19 |
Tristan Stubbs
SA
|
6.0 |
| 20 |
Syed Haider
UAE
|
5.8 |
| 21 |
Junaid Siddique
UAE
|
5.2 |
| 22 |
Jason Smith
SA
|
2.4 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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South Africa vs United Arab Emirates: who played
South Africa won by 6 wickets (with 40 balls remaining) in T20 World Cup 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium on 18 February 2026. Alishan Sharafu top-scored with 45 off 38 balls and Corbin Bosch took 3/12.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in South Africa vs United Arab Emirates?
South Africa XI: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka. United Arab Emirates XI: Aryansh Sharma (wk), Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Sohaib Khan, Syed Haider, Muhammad Arfan, Dhruv Parashar, Muhammad Farooq, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawad Ullah.
Who won South Africa vs United Arab Emirates?
South Africa won by 6 wickets (with 40 balls remaining).
When and where was South Africa vs United Arab Emirates played?
South Africa vs United Arab Emirates was played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on Wednesday 18 February 2026, in T20 World Cup 2026.
What were the final scores in South Africa vs United Arab Emirates?
South Africa scored 123/4 in 13.2 overs. United Arab Emirates scored 122/6 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in South Africa vs United Arab Emirates?
Corbin Bosch was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 123/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in South Africa vs United Arab Emirates?
Alishan Sharafu top-scored with 45 off 38 balls.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa vs United Arab Emirates?
Corbin Bosch took 3/12 in 4 overs.