A ruthless South Africa crushed UAE by six wickets in the T20 World Cup 2026, chasing 123 in a mere 13.2 overs for four wickets. This emphatic win, with 40 balls in hand, highlights the gulf in class between the two sides.
The chase began on fire: Markram and de Kock raced to 32 in three overs. Markram’s 28 off 11 balls was a spectacle of boundaries, ending prematurely. De Kock’s 14 off 16 gave way at 56/2.
Rickelton (30 off 16: 3×4, 2×6) and Brevis (36 off 25: 1×4, 3×6) forged a match-defining 49-run stand off 30 balls, accelerating past the target.
Stubbs and Smith ensured a smooth finish. UAE managed only 122/6 batting first, propped up by Sharafu’s 45.
Corbin Bosch’s lethal spell of 3/12 dismantled UAE, scalping Sharma, Khan, and Arafat. Nortje’s 2/28 removed Sharafu and Haider, Linde took 1/17. Bosch claimed Player of the Match, embodying South Africa’s total control.