Cricket enthusiasts witnessed history at Arun Jaitley Stadium as South Africa downed UAE by six wickets in T20 World Cup 2026’s 34th fixture. Anrich Nortje starred with 2 wickets for 28 runs, surging to second on the elite list of T20 World Cup’s top fast bowling wicket-takers.
Nortje’s 37 dismissals across 20 games since 2021 place him just one shy of Malinga’s 38 from 31 outings. With Super-8 matches on the horizon, the South African speedster eyes the record.
Southee’s 36 in 25, Gul’s 35 in 24, and Boult’s 34 in 18 form the chasing pack, cementing Nortje’s place among legends.
UAE, batting first, managed 122 for 6, buoyed by Sharfu’s 45 but plagued by collapses. Bosch (3 wickets), Nortje (2), and Linde (1) orchestrated the downfall.
South Africa cruised to the target in 13.2 overs, with Brevis (36), Markram (28), and Rickelton (30) shining. UAE grabbed four wickets but couldn’t halt the momentum.