In the thrilling 34th match of T20 World Cup 2026, Corbin Bosch starred with 3 wickets for 12 runs to bundle out UAE for a modest 122/6 in Delhi. South Africa, already Super 8 bound, won the toss and bowled first on a drizzly morning, setting up a chase of 123 to cap their league stage unbeaten.
UAE's Early Promise Fades
UAE openers Muhammad Waseem (22 off 12, with three boundaries) and Aryansh Sharma gave a fiery start, racing to 30/0 in three overs against Kagiso Rabada. But South Africa's bowlers struck back, with George Linde claiming Waseem lbw and Anrich Nortje removing Sharma.
Alishan Sharafu fought valiantly, scoring 45 off 38 balls (5 fours, 1 six), surviving a helmet blow and dropped catches. Yet, partnerships crumbled, and UAE managed just small additions in the death overs amid Bengal's tricky conditions.
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Key UAE contributions: Sharafu's anchor role highlighted associate grit.
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Turning point: Post-powerplay collapse, scoring rate dipped sharply.
Corbin Bosch Leads SA Bowling Charge
Corbin Bosch dismantled UAE in the middle overs, his pace and bounce yielding 3/12 in four overs – dismissing key batters at crucial junctures. Nortje supported with 2/28, while Linde was economical at 1/17.
South Africa dropped a catch and faced fielding lapses, but their attack stayed tight, preventing UAE from reaching 140+. UAE coach Lalchand Rajput praised his team's growth, urging more full-member clashes.
South Africa's Chase Underway
Chasing 123, South Africa started steadily at 10/0 after 1.4 overs before rain intervened – needing 113 off 18.2 overs at 6.16 rpo. With Aiden Markram's batting depth, a comfortable win seems likely for a 100% Group D record.
This match matters now as T20 World Cup 2026 intensifies – South Africa builds Super 8 momentum post-NZ win, while UAE plays for pride after Canada victory but losses to NZ and Afghanistan. Fans watch if Proteas perfect their XI amid global excitement.
Practical Takeaway: Track live scores for Super 8 scenarios; UAE's fight shows associate potential in T20 WC evolution.
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