South Africa will take on the United Arab Emirates in Match 34 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. This will be the final group game for both teams.
South Africa have already qualified for the Super 8 stage and are the only unbeaten team from Group B. Meanwhile, UAE have been eliminated from the tournament and will be playing for pride. The Proteas may use this match to test their bench strength, while UAE will aim to finish their campaign on a positive note.
SA vs UAE Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | South Africa vs UAE – Match 34 |
| Date | February 18, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Time | 11:00 AM IST |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
Match Preview
South Africa
South Africa have been one of the most consistent teams in the tournament. Their batting lineup, led by Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, David Miller, and Tristan Stubbs, has performed well.
Their bowling attack with Rabada, Ngidi, Jansen, and Maharaj provides both pace and spin options. With qualification already secured, the team may rotate players but will still look to maintain their winning momentum.
Key Strengths
- Strong and deep batting lineup
- Balanced pace and spin attack
- Unbeaten in the group stage
United Arab Emirates
UAE have shown some fighting spirit, especially with the bat, but have struggled to defend totals. They managed one win in the tournament but lacked consistency.
Players like Muhammad Waseem, Alishan Sharafu, and Aryansh Sharma will need to deliver strong performances to challenge the Proteas.
Key Concerns
- Inconsistent bowling
- Difficulty against top teams
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 0 |
| UAE | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| South Africa | W, L, W, W, W |
| UAE | L, L, L, W, L |
Weather & Pitch Report – Delhi
Weather
- Temperature: 22–24°C
- Humidity: 40–50%
- Rain chances: 5%
Pitch Report
- Batting-friendly surface
- Spinners will get help as the match progresses
- Chasing teams have had better success
Arun Jaitley Stadium T20I Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 18 |
| Bat First Wins | 6 |
| Bat Second Wins | 12 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 150 |
| Highest Score | 221/9 |
| Lowest Score | 116 |
Predicted Playing XI
South Africa
- Aiden Markram (c)
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Ryan Rickelton
- Dewald Brevis
- David Miller
- Tristan Stubbs
- Marco Jansen
- Corbin Bosch
- Kagiso Rabada
- Keshav Maharaj
- Lungi Ngidi
United Arab Emirates
- Aryansh Sharma (wk)
- Muhammad Waseem (c)
- Alishan Sharafu
- Sohaib Khan
- Syed Haider
- Harshit Kaushik
- Muhammad Arfan
- Haider Ali
- Simranjeet Singh
- Junaid Siddique
- Muhammad Jawadullah
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Quinton de Kock
- Aiden Markram
- Ryan Rickelton
- Alishan Sharafu
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Marco Jansen
- Muhammad Waseem
- Aiden Markram
- Quinton de Kock
SA vs UAE Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
UAE have shown some improvement with the bat but have struggled against stronger teams. South Africa, on the other hand, are in excellent form and have a well-balanced squad.
Even if the Proteas make a few changes, their overall strength and experience make them clear favorites for this match.
Predicted Winner: South Africa
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| South Africa | No injury updates |
| UAE | No injury updates |
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