South Africa v United Arab Emirates, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 34th Match, Group D, ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 34th Match, Group D: South Africa v United Arab Emirates at Delhi, February 18, 2026
South Africa
SA
123/4 (13.2)
United Arab Emirates
UAE
122/6 (20)
Finished
SA won by 6 wickets
United Arab Emirates InningUAE Inning122/6 (20 ov)
South Africa InningSA Inning123/4 (13.2 ov)

Commentary

1
0.1
Dhruv Parashar to Aiden Markram, 1 run, Aiden Markram hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
0
0.2
Dhruv Parashar to Quinton De Kock, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Quinton De Kock goes forward, dabs drive with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0
0.3
Dhruv Parashar to Quinton De Kock, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Dhruv Parashar sends down a sharp delivery, Quinton De Kock goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
0
0.4
Dhruv Parashar to Quinton De Kock, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Quinton De Kock hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
0
0.5
Dhruv Parashar to Quinton De Kock, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the point.
0
0.6
Dhruv Parashar to Quinton De Kock, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Quinton De Kock hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.
End of over 1 (1 runs)
Quinton De Kock 0 (5)
Aiden Markram 1 (1)
South Africa 1/0
Dhruv Parashar 1-0-1-0
4
1.1
Junaid Siddique to Aiden Markram, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Aiden Markram hangs in the crease, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
1.2
Junaid Siddique to Aiden Markram, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Aiden Markram hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
4
1.3
Junaid Siddique to Aiden Markram, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps. Aiden Markram hangs in the crease, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. Well timed shot in the air, went flat and hard out of the ground. It deserves the standing ovation
1
1.4
Junaid Siddique to Aiden Markram, 1 run, Aiden Markram goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at point for 1 run.
0
1.5
Junaid Siddique to Quinton De Kock, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Quinton De Kock goes back, dabs cut with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
4
1.6
Junaid Siddique to Quinton De Kock, Four, Four !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump. Quinton De Kock hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 2 (13 runs)
Quinton De Kock 4 (7)
Aiden Markram 10 (5)
South Africa 14/0
Junaid Siddique 1-0-13-0
Dhruv Parashar 1-0-1-0
4
2.1
Haider Ali to Aiden Markram, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps. Aiden Markram hangs in the crease, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot
0
2.2
Haider Ali to Aiden Markram, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Aiden Markram goes back and slash punch towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
4
2.3
Haider Ali to Aiden Markram, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Aiden Markram goes back, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot
6
2.4
Haider Ali to Aiden Markram, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the stumps, Aiden Markram goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
4
2.5
Haider Ali to Aiden Markram, Four, Four !! top spinner, good length, on the off stump. Aiden Markram goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
w
2.6
Aiden Markram b H Ali 28 (11) Haider Ali to Aiden Markram, no run, b H Ali, Bowled out !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Aiden Markram hangs in the crease and tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.
End of over 3 (18 runs)
Aiden Markram 28 (11)
Quinton De Kock 4 (7)
South Africa 32/1
Haider Ali 1-0-18-1
Junaid Siddique 1-0-13-0
1
3.1
Dhruv Parashar to Quinton De Kock, 1 run, Quinton De Kock goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
0
3.2
Dhruv Parashar to Ryan Rickelton, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Ryan Rickelton goes back and slash cut towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
3.3
Dhruv Parashar to Ryan Rickelton, 1 run, Ryan Rickelton hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
1
3.4
Dhruv Parashar to Quinton De Kock, 1 run, Quinton De Kock goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
4
3.5
Dhruv Parashar to Ryan Rickelton, Four, Four !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump. Ryan Rickelton goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot
0
3.6
Dhruv Parashar to Ryan Rickelton, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Ryan Rickelton hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
End of over 4 (7 runs)
Ryan Rickelton 5 (4)
Quinton De Kock 6 (9)
South Africa 39/1
Dhruv Parashar 2-0-8-0
Haider Ali 1-0-18-1
0
4.1
Junaid Siddique to Quinton De Kock, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Quinton De Kock hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
0
4.2
Junaid Siddique to Quinton De Kock, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Quinton De Kock goes back and dabs cut, edged!! and the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
4
4.3
Junaid Siddique to Quinton De Kock, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump. Quinton De Kock goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
4.4
Junaid Siddique to Quinton De Kock, no run, Dot Ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, and Quinton De Kock hangs on and tries to hit uppercut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
0
4.5
Junaid Siddique to Quinton De Kock, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, and Quinton De Kock hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
4
4.6
Junaid Siddique to Quinton De Kock, Four, Four !! slower ball, good length, on the stumps. Quinton De Kock goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 5 (8 runs)
Quinton De Kock 14 (15)
Ryan Rickelton 5 (4)
South Africa 47/1
Junaid Siddique 2-0-21-0
Dhruv Parashar 2-0-8-0
4
5.1
Muhammad Jawadullah to Ryan Rickelton, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump. Ryan Rickelton goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
4
5.2
Muhammad Jawadullah to Ryan Rickelton, Four, Four !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Ryan Rickelton goes back, plays uppercut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1
5.3
Muhammad Jawadullah to Ryan Rickelton, 1 run, Ryan Rickelton goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an slower ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
w
5.4
Quinton De Kock c S Haider Wasi Shah b M Jawadullah 14 (16) Muhammad Jawadullah to Quinton De Kock, no run, c S Haider Wasi Shah b M Jawadullah, Caught out !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Quinton De Kock goes forward, takes a big risk by attempting cut towards deep point, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Syed Haider Wasi Shah, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Quinton De Kock.
0
5.5
Muhammad Jawadullah to Dewald Brevis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the leg stump, Dewald Brevis goes forward, dabs push with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0
5.6
Muhammad Jawadullah to Dewald Brevis, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, back of length, on the leg stump, Dewald Brevis hangs in the crease and slash push towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 6 (9 runs)
Dewald Brevis 0 (2)
Ryan Rickelton 14 (7)
South Africa 56/2
Muhammad Jawadullah 1-0-9-1
Junaid Siddique 2-0-21-0
1
6.1
Haider Ali to Ryan Rickelton, 1 run, Ryan Rickelton hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
2
6.2
Haider Ali to Dewald Brevis, 2 runs, Dewald Brevis goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
1
6.3
Haider Ali to Dewald Brevis, 1 run, Dewald Brevis hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
6.4
Haider Ali to Ryan Rickelton, 1 run, Ryan Rickelton hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
0
6.5
Haider Ali to Dewald Brevis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Dewald Brevis goes back and dabs inside out shot, edged!! and the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
6.6
Haider Ali to Dewald Brevis, 1 run, Dewald Brevis goes back to take arm ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 7 (6 runs)
Dewald Brevis 4 (6)
Ryan Rickelton 16 (9)
South Africa 62/2
Haider Ali 2-0-24-1
Muhammad Jawadullah 1-0-9-1
4
7.1
Muhammad Jawadullah to Dewald Brevis, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps. Dewald Brevis goes back and tries cut, edged!! in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
7.2
Muhammad Jawadullah to Dewald Brevis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the leg stump, Dewald Brevis goes back, tucks push toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
0
7.3
Muhammad Jawadullah to Dewald Brevis, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the leg stump, Dewald Brevis hangs in the crease and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
6
7.4
Muhammad Jawadullah to Dewald Brevis, Six, Six !! What a delivery! outswinger lands right on the leg stump, Dewald Brevis hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum! If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot
0
7.5
Muhammad Jawadullah to Dewald Brevis, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the stumps, Dewald Brevis hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
7.6
Muhammad Jawadullah to Dewald Brevis, 1 run, Dewald Brevis goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 8 (11 runs)
Dewald Brevis 15 (12)
Ryan Rickelton 16 (9)
South Africa 73/2
Muhammad Jawadullah 2-0-20-1
Haider Ali 2-0-24-1
2
8.1
Haider Ali to Dewald Brevis, 2 runs, Dewald Brevis goes back and plays a well-timed sloge sweep off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 2 runs.
6
8.2
Haider Ali to Dewald Brevis, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the off stump, Dewald Brevis goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers inside out shot sending it flying to the deep cover region for a remarkable Maximum! If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot
0
8.3
Haider Ali to Dewald Brevis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Dewald Brevis goes back and dabs cut, edged!! and the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
8.4
Haider Ali to Dewald Brevis, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Dewald Brevis goes back and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
8.5
Haider Ali to Dewald Brevis, 1 run, Dewald Brevis goes back to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
4b
8.6
Haider Ali to Ryan Rickelton, 4 bye, Bye !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Ryan Rickelton hangs in the crease, aims to slam reverse sweep, but misses the shot and keeper fumbles and batter steals bye for 4 runs.
End of over 9 (13 runs)
Ryan Rickelton 16 (10)
Dewald Brevis 24 (17)
South Africa 86/2
Haider Ali 3-0-33-1
Muhammad Jawadullah 2-0-20-1
1
9.1
Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis, 1 run, Dewald Brevis hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
1
9.2
Muhammad Arfan to Ryan Rickelton, 1 run, Ryan Rickelton hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
1wd
9.3
Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis, 1 wide, slower ball, short length, on the off stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Dewald Brevis's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.
2
9.3
Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis, 2 runs, Dewald Brevis hangs in the crease to take slower ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
0
9.4
Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Dewald Brevis goes forward and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
9.5
Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis, 1 run, Muhammad Arfan delivers fast ball at good length, Dewald Brevis goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
9.6
Muhammad Arfan to Ryan Rickelton, 1 run, Ryan Rickelton hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 10 (7 runs)
Ryan Rickelton 18 (12)
Dewald Brevis 28 (21)
South Africa 93/2
Muhammad Arfan 1-0-7-0
Haider Ali 3-0-33-1
6
10.1
Muhammad Farooq to Ryan Rickelton, Six, Six !! What a delivery! legbreak lands right on the stumps, Ryan Rickelton goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum! Well timed shot in the air, went flat and hard out of the ground. It deserves the standing ovation
0
10.2
Muhammad Farooq to Ryan Rickelton, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Ryan Rickelton hangs in the crease and slash flick shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
6
10.3
Muhammad Farooq to Ryan Rickelton, Six, Six !! With a brilliant googly on the off stump, Ryan Rickelton hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to long on for a colossal Maximum! Well timed shot in the air, went flat and hard out of the ground. It deserves the standing ovation
w
10.4
Ryan Rickelton c D Parashar b MM Farooq 30 (16) Muhammad Farooq to Ryan Rickelton, no run, c D Parashar b MM Farooq, Caught out !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Ryan Rickelton goes back, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep square leg, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Dhruv Parashar, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Ryan Rickelton.
1
10.5
Muhammad Farooq to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run, Tristan Stubbs hangs in the crease to take legbreak of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
1
10.6
Muhammad Farooq to Dewald Brevis, 1 run, Dewald Brevis hangs in the crease to take legbreak of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
End of over 11 (14 runs)
Dewald Brevis 29 (22)
Tristan Stubbs 1 (1)
South Africa 107/3
Muhammad Farooq 1-0-14-1
Muhammad Arfan 1-0-7-0
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11.1
Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis, 1 wide, bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Dewald Brevis's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.
6
11.1
Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis, Six, Six !! What a delivery! slower ball lands right on the off stump, Dewald Brevis hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum! If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot
1
11.2
Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis, 1 run, Dewald Brevis hangs in the crease to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
11.3
Muhammad Arfan to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run, Tristan Stubbs hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
w
11.4
Dewald Brevis c (sub Harshit Kaushik) b Muhammad Arfan 36 (25) Muhammad Arfan to Dewald Brevis, no run, c (sub Harshit Kaushik) b Muhammad Arfan, Caught out !! bouncer, good length, on the off stump, Dewald Brevis goes back and takes a big risk by attempting pull towards mid off, edged!! and flies straight to Harshit Kaushik, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Dewald Brevis.
0
11.5
Muhammad Arfan to Jason Smith, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jason Smith hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
11.6
Muhammad Arfan to Jason Smith, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Jason Smith hangs in the crease and slash cut towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 12 (9 runs)
Jason Smith 0 (2)
Tristan Stubbs 2 (2)
South Africa 116/4
Muhammad Arfan 2-0-16-1
Muhammad Farooq 1-0-14-1
1
12.1
Muhammad Farooq to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run, Tristan Stubbs goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
1
12.2
Muhammad Farooq to Jason Smith, 1 run, Jason Smith goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
1
12.3
Muhammad Farooq to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run, Tristan Stubbs hangs in the crease to take googly of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
1
12.4
Muhammad Farooq to Jason Smith, 1 run, Jason Smith hangs in the crease to take legbreak of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
0
12.5
Muhammad Farooq to Tristan Stubbs, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Tristan Stubbs goes forward and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
12.6
Muhammad Farooq to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run, Tristan Stubbs goes forward to take googly of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
End of over 13 (5 runs)
Tristan Stubbs 5 (6)
Jason Smith 2 (4)
South Africa 121/4
Muhammad Farooq 2-0-19-1
Muhammad Arfan 2-0-16-1
1
13.1
Junaid Siddique to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run, Tristan Stubbs goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
1
13.2
Junaid Siddique to Jason Smith, 1 run, Jason Smith hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an inswinger delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 1 run.

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