Scorecards / 2026 / United Arab Emirates v South Africa
Twenty20 International · ICC Men's T20 World CupUnited Arab Emirates v South Africa: T20I scorecard, 18 Feb 2026
South Africa won by 6 wickets. 18 Feb 2026, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, Delhi.
Result
Runs per over- Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, Delhi
United Arab Emirates: runs per over South Africa: runs per over
United Arab Emirates innings
122/6 (20 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Sharmac KT Maphaka b C Bosch | 13 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 76.5 |
| Waseem Muhammadlbw b GF Linde | 22 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 183.3 |
| A Sharafuc KT Maphaka b A Nortje | 45 | 38 | 5 | 1 | 118.4 |
| Shoaib Khanc Q de Kock b C Bosch | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 54.5 |
| Syed Haiderc KT Maphaka b A Nortje | 6 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 |
| Muhammad Arfanc JF Smith b C Bosch | 11 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 61.1 |
| D Parasharnot out | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.4 |
| Muhammad Farooqnot out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| Extras | 13 (b 1, lb 4, w 8, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 122/6 (20 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah
Fall of wickets: 1-38 (Waseem Muhammad, 4.3 ov); 2-42 (A Sharma, 5.2 ov); 3-64 (Shoaib Khan, 9.2 ov); 4-82 (Syed Haider, 13.4 ov); 5-112 (A Sharafu, 17.4 ov); 6-119 (Muhammad Arfan, 19.2 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K Rabada | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.50 |
| KT Maphaka | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.50 |
| A Nortje | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
| GF Linde | 4 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 4.25 |
| C Bosch | 4 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 3.00 |
South Africa innings
123/4 (13.2 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK Markramb Haider Ali | 28 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 254.5 |
| Q de Kockc Syed Haider b Muhammad Jawadullah | 14 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 87.5 |
| RD Rickeltonc D Parashar b Muhammad Farooq | 30 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 187.5 |
| D Brevisc H Kaushik b Muhammad Arfan | 36 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 144.0 |
| T Stubbsnot out | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.7 |
| JF Smithnot out | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.0 |
| Extras | 6 (b 4, lb 0, w 2, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 123/4 (13.2 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: GF Linde, C Bosch, K Rabada, A Nortje, KT Maphaka
Fall of wickets: 1-32 (AK Markram, 2.6 ov); 2-56 (Q de Kock, 5.4 ov); 3-105 (RD Rickelton, 10.4 ov); 4-116 (D Brevis, 11.4 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D Parashar | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Junaid Siddique | 2.2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 9.86 |
| Haider Ali | 3 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 11.00 |
| Muhammad Jawadullah | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Muhammad Arfan | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Muhammad Farooq | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 9.50 |
Match summary
United Arab Emirates played South Africa in a men's Twenty20 International at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, Delhi on 18 February 2026, part of ICC Men's T20 World Cup. South Africa won by 6 wickets.
South Africa won the toss and chose to field.
C Bosch was named player of the match.
On 18 February 2026 the on-field umpires were LS Reifer and RJ Tucker, with J Srinath as match referee.
How the innings went
United Arab Emirates made 122/6 in 20 overs. A Sharafu top-scored with 45 from 38 balls, including 5 fours and 1 sixes. C Bosch took 3 for 12. The biggest stand before a wicket was 38 runs between Waseem Muhammad and A Sharma.
South Africa made 123/4 in 13.2 overs. D Brevis top-scored with 36 from 25 balls, including 1 fours and 3 sixes. Muhammad Arfan took 1 for 16. The biggest stand before a wicket was 49 runs between RD Rickelton and D Brevis.
Extras
United Arab Emirates's innings of 122/6 in 20 overs included 13 extras: 8 wides, 0 no-balls, 1 byes and 4 leg byes. South Africa's innings of 123/4 in 13.2 overs included 6 extras: 2 wides, 0 no-balls, 4 byes and 0 leg byes.
Questions and answers
Who won United Arab Emirates v South Africa on 18 February 2026?
South Africa won by 6 wickets.
Who top-scored in United Arab Emirates v South Africa?
A Sharafu scored 45 from 38 balls for United Arab Emirates, the highest score of the match.
Who took the most wickets in United Arab Emirates v South Africa?
C Bosch, with 3 for 12.
What was the highest partnership?
49 runs between RD Rickelton and D Brevis for South Africa.
Who won the toss?
South Africa, who chose to field.
Where was United Arab Emirates v South Africa played?
At Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, Delhi, on 18 February 2026.