South Africa vs United Arab Emirates Commentary
Eng
Login
South Africa vs United Arab Emirates Commentary
SA vs UAE Match 34 Commentary - Delhi (18 February 2026)
South Africa
123-4 (13.2)
Match Ended
South Africa beat United Arab Emirates by 6 wickets
United Arab Emirates
122-6 (20.0)
UAE • 1st innings
122/6
SA • 2nd innings
123/4
All
Overs
W
6s
4s
13.1
1
Junaid Siddique to Tristan Stubbs
Back of a length, outside off. Tristan Stubbs gets on his toes and guides it to backward point for a sharp single. South Africa are a hit away.
13.2
1
Junaid Siddique to Jason Smith
A single and that will do! Into the surface and bowls it on leg, Smith pulls off the gloves to fine leg for a single. SOUTH AFRICA WIN BY 6 WICKETS.
12.1
1
Muhammad Farooq to Tristan Stubbs
A length delivery, outside off, Tristan Stubbs punches it firmly to deep cover and scampers across for one.
12.2
1
Muhammad Farooq to Jason Smith
Jason Smith tries to launch it away as he gets low but Muhammad Farooq bowls it a bit too full and outside off, this is hit to long off for one.
12.3
1
Muhammad Farooq to Tristan Stubbs
Flights it very full and outside off, TS strokes it through point for a single.
12.4
1
Muhammad Farooq to Jason Smith
Flat and slow, outside off, Jason Smith slaps it to deep cover for a run.
12.5
0
Muhammad Farooq to Tristan Stubbs
Drops it full and floats it outside off. Tristan Stubbs leans across and pushes it to cover.
12.6
1
Muhammad Farooq to Tristan Stubbs
Straighter delivery on middle, driven down to long off for a single.
Till Now Score: 121/4
(13 Overs)
T Stubbs
5(6)
J Smith
2(4)
M Farooq
2-0-19-1
Over 13 ·121 Runs
1
1
1
1
0
1
11.1
1WD
Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis
Wide! Bowls a slower bouncer, just around leg. Dewald Brevis lets it go to the keeper.
11.1
6
Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis
SIX! Brevis launches one now! Serves it full, in the slot and on middle. Probably the slower ball but Brevis picks it up quickly, gets low and tonks it over long on for a six. South Africa need runs in single digits now.
11.2
1
Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis
Back of a length and on middle and leg, Brevis whips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
11.3
1
Muhammad Arfan to Tristan Stubbs
Not that short, around off, Stubbs pegs back and forces it down to long on for one.
11.4
W
Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis
OUT! TAKEN! Brevis goes! Short of a good length and around off, gets slightly big on Brevis as he tries to pull it away. He gets a top edge to mid off where Harshit Kaushik (sub), takes the skier. A good hand by Dewald Brevis of 36 (25). South Africa just need 7 runs.
11.5
0
Muhammad Arfan to Jason Smith
Touch fuller, wide outside off. Smith leans and punches it square of the wicket.
11.6
0
Muhammad Arfan to Jason Smith
Short in length, outside off, Jason Smith cuts well but can't get it past backward point.
Till Now Score: 116/4
(12 Overs)
J Smith
0(2)
T Stubbs
2(2)
M Arfan
2-0-16-1
Over 12 ·116 Runs
1WD
6
1
1
W
0
0
10.1
6
Muhammad Farooq to Ryan Rickelton
SIX! In a hurry now! Farooq starts with a short ball, on middle, Ryan Rickelton rocks back, gets under it and nails the pull shot behind deep mid-wicket for a cracking six.
10.2
0
Muhammad Farooq to Ryan Rickelton
Leg break, tight line on the stumps, punched back to the bowler.
10.3
6
Muhammad Farooq to Ryan Rickelton
SIX MORE! 100 UP FOR SOUTH AFRICA! Dropped right into the slot, full and on the leg stump line. Ryan Rickelton gets down on his knee and powerfully slog sweeps it over cow corner for half a dozen more.
10.4
W
Muhammad Farooq to Ryan Rickelton
OUT! CAUGHT! One shot too many for Rickelton. Farooq drags his length on this occasion. This is shortish and on middle and leg. It lands and spins with a bit of bounce. Ryan Rickelton rocks back and tries to sail it over deep square leg, but mistimes it off the top edge. Gets no power or distance as the ball airs towards the right of deep square leg. Dhruv Parashar swoops to his right and takes a fine diving catch in the outfield. Quite an entertaining knock from Rickelton though. South Africa are 105/3, needing 18 more.
10.5
1
Muhammad Farooq to Tristan Stubbs
A tad short, outside off, Stubbs eases it to sweeper cover for a single.
10.6
1
Muhammad Farooq to Dewald Brevis
Flat and outside off on a length, Brevis scythes it to cover-point, where a slight fumble allows a single.
Till Now Score: 107/3
(11 Overs)
D Brevis
29(22)
T Stubbs
1(1)
M Farooq
1-0-14-1
Over 11 ·107 Runs
6
0
6
W
1
1
9.1
1
Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis
Shortish and around off, Dewald pushes it between cover and point for a single.
9.2
1
Muhammad Arfan to Ryan Rickelton
A touch full and on the middle stumps, Ryan gets on the front foot and drills it down the ground, to the left of long off for a single.
9.3
1WD
Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis
WIDE! Dug in short and slow, over middle, Dewald Brevis ducks under it to let it be. Wide called for height.
9.3
2
Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis
Another pace-off delivery on a good length, nipping back in. Brevis tucks it off the back foot through mid-wicket and they dash back for the second run by the time the fielder gets to the ball in the outfield.
9.4
0
Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis
Nagging length, on off, Brevis presses back and steers it to backward point.
9.5
1
Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis
Slowish delivery, on the stumps, Dewald Brevis tries to push it straight, but gets an inside edge through mid-wicket for one.
9.6
1
Muhammad Arfan to Ryan Rickelton
Pace off, fractionally full and outside off, Ryan stays back and slashes it like a knife to deep cover for a single. At halfway, South Africa are 93/2, needing 30 more runs.
Till Now Score: 93/2
(10 Overs)
R Rickelton
18(12)
D Brevis
28(21)
M Arfan
1-0-7-0
Over 10 ·93 Runs
1
1
1WD
2
0
1
1
8.1
2
Haider Ali to Dewald Brevis
Full at 96.4 kph, outside off, Dewald Brevis backs away, creates room and flat bats it down the ground. Hits it flatly and the umpire ducks in the nick of time to get out of the firing line as the ball rolls between long on and long off. The former fielder cuts it off to his left. Two taken.
8.2
6
Haider Ali to Dewald Brevis
SIX! LAUNCHED! Pitched full, around off, Brevis gives himself a bit of room moving leg side and thumps it over long off for a massive six.
8.3
0
Haider Ali to Dewald Brevis
Haider is quick to pull his length back. 90.6 kph. Brevis goes for the cut but ends up chopping it onto the deck.
8.4
0
Haider Ali to Dewald Brevis
An in-angler on a length, Brevis eases it to backward point.
8.5
1
Haider Ali to Dewald Brevis
Touch short, around off, Dewald Brevis punches it through the cover and point gap for a single.
8.6
0
Haider Ali to Ryan Rickelton
FOUR BYES! That goes past everyone. Haider lands it in thereabouts of middle, full in length and gets good grip and bounce. Ryan Rickelton sits down to reverse sweep, but the ball spins past him and he misses to connect due to the extra bounce. The keeper too, fails to gather it to his right and it races to the ropes behind.
Till Now Score: 86/2
(9 Overs)
R Rickelton
16(10)
D Brevis
24(17)
H Ali
3-0-33-1
Over 9 ·86 Runs
2
6
0
0
1
0
7.1
4
Muhammad Jawadullah to Dewald Brevis
FOUR! Edged away. Pitched up a tad fuller on middle, angling away. Dewald Brevis opts to stay back and cut it away but the ball bounces off a fuller length and catches the outside edge, racing away to the deep third fence.
7.2
0
Muhammad Jawadullah to Dewald Brevis
Back of a length, around middle and leg, Brevis dabs it across into the leg side.
7.3
0
Muhammad Jawadullah to Dewald Brevis
Oh, a super slow ball, Jawadullah taking a leaf out of Sam Curran's playbook here. Bowls the 'moon ball', on a length on middle and leg. The ball grips and moves away and Brevis just blocks it off.
7.4
6
Muhammad Jawadullah to Dewald Brevis
SIX! Off the meaty part of the blade. Dug in quick and short, over leg stump, Brevis is waiting for it. He swivel-pulls it handsomely over deep square leg for an 87-meter biggie.
7.5
0
Muhammad Jawadullah to Dewald Brevis
Pitched up around off, holds a bit in the deck. Brevis jams it off the face of the blade to extra cover.
7.6
1
Muhammad Jawadullah to Dewald Brevis
Risky single but they make it with ease in the end. Hard length on middle and leg, nudged down into the leg side and the batters take off for two. Muhammad Jawadullah runs after it and picks it up, firing a wide throw at the bowler's end. 50 needed now off 72 balls.
Till Now Score: 73/2
(8 Overs)
D Brevis
15(12)
R Rickelton
16(9)
M Jawadullah
2-0-20-1
Over 8 ·73 Runs
4
0
0
6
0
1
6.1
1
Haider Ali to Ryan Rickelton
Pushed through flatter and a bit full on off, Rickelton rocks back and eases it down the ground for a single.
6.2
2
Haider Ali to Dewald Brevis
Brevis is off the mark now. Just marginally short on off, skids on, Brevis backs away and uses those quick hands to slap it to the right of deep point for a couple of runs.
6.3
1
Haider Ali to Dewald Brevis
Fired in at the stumps, Brevis rocks back and jams it through covers for a single.
6.4
1
Haider Ali to Ryan Rickelton
Fractionally short on off and middle, Rickelton rocks back to pull but ends up snatching at it. The ball rolls down to long on for another single.
6.5
0
Haider Ali to Dewald Brevis
Good length around off, Dewald Brevis is early to back away but fails to get this one away, miscuing it back to the bowler.
6.6
1
Haider Ali to Dewald Brevis
Short and outside off, cut away to deep point for a run. Just 6 runs off it.
Till Now Score: 62/2
(7 Overs)
D Brevis
4(6)
R Rickelton
16(9)
H Ali
2-0-24-1
Over 7 ·62 Runs
1
2
1
1
0
1
5.1
4
Muhammad Jawadullah to Ryan Rickelton
FOUR! Through the gap. Short and wide, a real loosener, Ryan Rickelton reaches for it and taps it down firmly to the left of point and gets it through for a boundary. 50 UP FOR SOUTH AFRICA.
5.2
4
Muhammad Jawadullah to Ryan Rickelton
FOUR! Up and over this time. Short of a length again, outside off, Rickelton gets up on his toes and angles it over short third, beating the man at deep backward point well to his right for another boundary.
5.3
1
Muhammad Jawadullah to Ryan Rickelton
Back of a length, tighter line around off this time, dabbed away through the gully region for a single.
5.4
W
Muhammad Jawadullah to Quinton de Kock
OUT! CAUGHT! Slashed away to the fielder in the deep and de Kock's sluggish start comes to an end. Shortish length once again from Muhammad Jawadullah, enticing the batter to go after it. Quinton de Kock gets on the front foot but ends up slicing it up and over the infield. Syed Haider at deep backward point gobbles it up and de Kock walks back for just 14 (16).
5.5
0
Muhammad Jawadullah to Dewald Brevis
Just back of a length and on leg, Brevis presses back and manages to tuck it away into the on side.
5.6
0
Muhammad Jawadullah to Dewald Brevis
Oh, extra bounce! Short of a good length and on leg again, Dewald Brevis looks to get behind the line and block but is taken aback and wears it on the gloves. South Africa end the Powerplay at 56/2.
Till Now Score: 56/2
(6 Overs)
D Brevis
0(2)
R Rickelton
14(7)
M Jawadullah
1-0-9-1
Over 6 ·56 Runs
4
4
1
W
0
0
4.1
0
Junaid Siddique to Quinton de Kock
Oh, that's zipped past the outside edge. Junaid uses the angle from around the wicket and slants it back in and then gets it to straighten a touch outside off. Quinton de Kock has a poke at it but is well beaten.
4.2
0
Junaid Siddique to Quinton de Kock
Hard length around middle, QDK looks to tap and run but gets an inside edge and nearly chops it back onto the stumps.
4.3
4
Junaid Siddique to Quinton de Kock
FOUR! Slammed away through point! Short and wide outside off, QDK backs away and hammers it square and the ball races away to the fence in a flash.
4.4
0
Junaid Siddique to Quinton de Kock
A slower bumper, well short and outside off. De Kock leaves it in hopes of a wide but won't get the call from the square leg umpire.
4.5
0
Junaid Siddique to Quinton de Kock
Another dot and QDK hasn't managed to rotate strike at all so far. Junaid comes over the wicket and hits the good length on off, angling it away. De Kock shapes up for the heave but is beaten by the pace and bounce.
4.6
4
Junaid Siddique to Quinton de Kock
FOUR! Delicately done. Back of a length and outside off, too much width on offer. Quinton de Kock hangs back, waits for it and just dabs it past short third for another boundary. Just 76 needed now off 90 balls.
Till Now Score: 47/1
(5 Overs)
de Kock
14(15)
R Rickelton
5(4)
J Siddique
2-0-21-0
Over 5 ·47 Runs
0
0
4
0
0
4
3.1
1
Dhruv Parashar to Quinton de Kock
A half-tracker, outside off, too close to the batter. Quinton de Kock flat-bats it over Dhruv's head and to long off for a run.
3.2
0
Dhruv Parashar to Ryan Rickelton
Fuller delivery, outside off. Rickelton nicely drives it square off the wicket but finds the point fielder.
3.3
1
Dhruv Parashar to Ryan Rickelton
Looped up, outside off, holds a bit into the surface. Rickelton hits it uppishly and to long off for a single.
3.4
1
Dhruv Parashar to Quinton de Kock
Again sticks into the surface! A half-tracker, just outside off, QDK's one hand comes off as he pulls it past mid-wicket for a run.
3.5
4
Dhruv Parashar to Ryan Rickelton
FOUR! Slapped away! Too short and too wide, Rickelton has ample time to go on the back foot. He uses the crease and cuts it through covers for a boundary.
3.6
0
Dhruv Parashar to Ryan Rickelton
Fires it full and in line of the stumps, played back to the bowler.
Till Now Score: 39/1
(4 Overs)
R Rickelton
5(4)
de Kock
6(9)
D Parashar
2-0-8-0
Over 4 ·39 Runs
1
0
1
1
4
0
2.1
4
Haider Ali to Aiden Markram
FOUR! Very, very fine. Starts with a fuller delivery, angling into the batter on leg. Aiden Markram helps it on its way to fine leg and it speeds into the fence.
2.2
0
Haider Ali to Aiden Markram
Flatter delivery, outside off, punched to cover.
2.3
4
Haider Ali to Aiden Markram
FOUR! Finds the gap at the very same place. Flatter again, outside off. Aiden Markram bends his back and punches it firmly, past cover and extra-cover for a boundary.
2.4
6
Haider Ali to Aiden Markram
SIX! BANG! Aiden Markram means business. Dragged length, asking to be hit. Aiden Markram quickly rocks back, clears his front leg and hammers it over mid-wicket for a six.
2.5
4
Haider Ali to Aiden Markram
FOUR! Very cheeky from Markram! Shorter delivery, outside off, Aiden Markram plays it deliberately late, cuts it past short third for a boundary.
2.6
W
Haider Ali to Aiden Markram
OUT! BOWLED! Oh, Haider Ali comes up with a peach of a delivery. Bowls it at 93 clicks, Ali slows up the pace by a lot and tosses it up on middle, it comes with the arm. Aiden Markram loses his shape as he tries to launch it down the ground. The ball goes past his inside edge and clips the leg pole. Smartly bowled. A quick fire 28 off 11 balls for the Proteas skipper.
Till Now Score: 32/1
(3 Overs)
A Markram
28(11)
de Kock
4(7)
H Ali
1-0-18-1
Over 3 ·32 Runs
4
0
4
6
4
W
1.1
4
Junaid Siddique to Aiden Markram
FOUR! That is a gift for Markram! Junaid Siddique drifts in a fuller delivery, down leg as he looks for some swing. Aiden Markram tickles it down past short fine leg and it races to the fence.
1.2
0
Junaid Siddique to Aiden Markram
A bit fuller, outside off. Aiden Markram leans to drive it away but slightly mistimes. Hits off the cue end of the bat to the right of extra-cover.
1.3
4
Junaid Siddique to Aiden Markram
FOUR! Glorious! Junaid Siddique serves it in the slot, touch fuller and on middle, Aiden Markram keeps the face of the bat relatively open and heaves it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
1.4
1
Junaid Siddique to Aiden Markram
Ah, some extra bounce! Shorter and around off. Aiden Markram is surprised as he taps off the sticker of the bat, behind point for one.
1.5
0
Junaid Siddique to Quinton de Kock
Length ball, around off from around the wicket. Quinton de Kock gets on top of the bat and drops it to point.
1.6
4
Junaid Siddique to Quinton de Kock
FOUR! Quinton de Kock was waiting for this delivery. Gets off the mark with his go-to shot. Back of a length, around off, sits nicely for the left-hander. QDK pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
Till Now Score: 14/0
(2 Overs)
de Kock
4(7)
A Markram
10(5)
J Siddique
1-0-13-0
Over 2 ·14 Runs
4
0
4
1
0
4
Very tidy from Dhruv in the opening over. And here's UAE best bowler this World Cup. Junaid Siddique to operate from the opposite end.
0
Spin replaces spin as Haider Ali is into the attack now, replacing Dhruv Parashar.
0
Simon Doull on air mentions that this is the first wicket for a UAE spinner in this T20 World Cup. Ryan Rickelton walks in at number 3. And a change of ends for Dhruv Parashar. He replaces Junaid Siddique.
0
Muhammad Jawadullah is brought into the attack, replacing Dhruv Parashar.
0
DRINKS BREAK. Despite losing both openers in the Powerplay, the Proteas are in the driving seat. They need just 67 runs from 86 balls. UAE must strike regularly from here to have any chance of tightening the contest, especially given South Africa’s deep batting lineup. Dewald Brevis walks in at number 4. This is a perfect opportunity for him to get some runs behind his name before the Super Eights. He has got the starts but hasn't quite been able to convert them into big scores or stay at the crease for long.
0
Looks like Brevis needs some medical attention. The extra bounce caused the handle to jam into the fingers of his left hand. The physio is out in the middle, applying some magic spray to the bruised area. It is the left index finger that has taken the blow. All set to resume now. Haider Ali (1-0-18-1) is brought back on, replacing Junaid Siddique.
0
Muhammad Arfan comes into the attack now, replacing Muhammad Jawadullah.
0
Another bowling change as Muhammad Farooq comes into the attack now.
0
With just 18 more needed for the win off 56 deliveries, Tristan Stubbs walks in at number 5.
0
Another wicket goes down as the Proteas look to finish things off in a hurry. Jason Smith will now get an opportunity to bat with 7 runs needed for the win.
0
What's next? This game may have been a dead rubber, but the next one carries everything on the line. With a single spot left in the Super Eight stage from Group A, Pakistan face Namibia in an important clash. A win sends Pakistan through, while a loss would hand the spot to the USA, who are currently second in the group standings. Pakistan have opted to bat first at the Sinhalese Sports Club of Colombo. However, a bit of rain is predicted there as well. Let's hope that the contest is not affected by the unforgiving Sri Lankan weather. And remember, even a washout would send Pakistan through to the next stage. So do switch the tabs and follow all the live action from that game. From here, we sign off. Cheers!
0
0.1
1
Dhruv Parashar to Aiden Markram
Flatter trajectory and on middle, a little bit of inward shape. Aiden Markram punches it to long on for a single. South Africa are underway.
0.2
0
Dhruv Parashar to Quinton de Kock
QDK misses out! Dragged length, wide outside off. Quinton de Kock waits and slaps but straight to point.
0.3
0
Dhruv Parashar to Quinton de Kock
Pushes it full and close to the stumps, slower in the air. Quinton de Kock presses forward and taps it back to the bowler.
0.4
0
Dhruv Parashar to Quinton de Kock
Tosses it up, fuller and around off. Quinton de Kock defends on the front foot.
0.5
0
Dhruv Parashar to Quinton de Kock
Comes in slightly, fuller delivery, around off. Quinton de Kock hangs low and chops it to point.
0.6
0
Dhruv Parashar to Quinton de Kock
Excellent start by Dhruv Parashar. A bit shorter and close to the off pole. Quinton de Kock pegs back and cuts it to backward point.
Till Now Score: 1/0
(1 Overs)
de Kock
0(5)
A Markram
1(1)
D Parashar
1-0-1-0
Over 1 ·1 Runs
1
0
0
0
0
0