South Africa vs United Arab Emirates Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Match?

The 34th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will feature South Africa and the United Arab Emirates at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, with the match starting at 11:00 AM IST.

South Africa have dominated Group D so far, winning all three matches and boasting a net run rate of 1.477. They began with a commanding 57-run victory over Canada, edged past Afghanistan in a thrilling second Super Over after a tied game, and then cruised to a seven-wicket win against New Zealand, confirming their place in the Super Eight stage.

It’s been a rollercoaster for the UAE in this tournament. Following a crushing 10-wicket loss to New Zealand, they bounced back with a solid five-wicket victory over Canada, but a defeat to Afghanistan halted their momentum.

SA vs UAE Match Details

SA vs UAE head-to-head records in T20I

South Africa and the UAE are set to meet for the first time in T20 Internationals, with the Proteas facing the Gulf side on the global stage.

Pitch Report

The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi has earned a reputation of being a haven for batters. Short boundaries and a lightning-fast outfield make run-scoring relatively easy, setting the stage for a high-scoring contest. While pacers may get some movement with the new ball, batters are likely to dominate once the innings settles.

SA vs UAE Probable Best Performers

Key batter to watch out for: Aiden Markram

Aiden Markram could be the key batter for South Africa in the clash with UAE. He has scored 150 runs from three innings, including a match-winning 86 not out against New Zealand. Having already notched two fifties in the tournament, the right-hander will look to continue dominating the bowlers.

Key bowler to watch out for: Lungi Ngidi

Lungi Ngidi has been a standout performer for South Africa, leading the pace attack with eight wickets from three innings. Currently second on the wicket-taking charts, Ngidi’s accuracy and pace will be key as the Proteas look to continue their winning streak.

SA vs UAE Match Prediction ICC T20 World Cup 2026

South Africa enter this clash as clear favourites, with a squad brimming with depth and confidence. Their recent form across batting and bowling makes them a formidable opponent for the UAE, who will have to be at their absolute best. The Proteas are expected to dominate proceedings and finish the group stage unbeaten.

SA vs UAE Probable XIs

South Africa: Quinton de Kock(w), Aiden Markram(c), Dewald Brevis, Ryan Rickelton, Marco Jansen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Keshav Maharaj, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi

United Arab Emirates: Aryansh Sharma(w), Muhammad Waseem(c), Syed Haider, Alishan Sharafu, Sohaib Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Haider Ali, Simranjeet Singh, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Jawadullah.

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