Dominance defined South Africa’s performance in their T20 World Cup Group D fixture at Arun Jaitley Stadium, where they limited UAE to 122 for 6 with Corbin Bosch leading the charge. The toss win prompted a bowling-first strategy, which their pacers executed to perfection.
UAE never got into gear, their innings punctuated by frequent dismissals. Alishan Sharafu was the standout with 45 off 38 balls (5×4, 1×6), supported by Mohammad Waseem’s 22 off 12. The rest faltered, ending at 122/6 after 20 overs.
Corbin Bosch’s 3/12 from four overs was the game-changer, accounting for Aryansh Sharma, Shoaib Khan, and Mohammad Arfan. Enrich Nortje’s 2/28 felled Sharafu and Syed Haider, while George Linde’s economical 1/17 mopped up the lower order.
The Proteas have lit up the T20 World Cup with all-round excellence, securing the Group D summit and Super 8 berth. A modest 123-run chase awaits, likely to be negotiated with ease.
UAE’s record shows one bright spot—a 5-wicket victory over Canada—overshadowed by thrashings from New Zealand (10 wickets) and Afghanistan (5 wickets). South Africa’s superior skill set was evident once again.