In a clinical display of T20 prowess, South Africa thrashed UAE by six wickets in their T20 World Cup 2026 clash, wrapping up the chase with over six overs remaining. The Proteas overhauled 123 in 13.2 overs for the loss of four wickets, showcasing their depth and firepower.
The innings kicked off explosively as Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock rattled up 32 runs in three overs. Markram’s aggressive 28 from 11 balls lit up the scoreboard, but he fell soon after. De Kock managed 14 off 16 in a more measured knock before the second wicket tumbled at 56.
Enter Ryan Rickelton and Dewald Brevis, who turned the screws. Rickelton’s 30 off 16 included three boundaries and two towering sixes, while Brevis bludgeoned 36 off 25 with three sixes and a four. Their crucial 49-run stand in 30 balls all but sealed the deal.
Stubbs and Smith mopped up the remaining runs without fuss. UAE’s batting innings was curtailed to 122/6, with Alishan Sharafu rescuing them somewhat via his 45.
Corbin Bosch was the destroyer-in-chief, his 4-0-12-3 spell ripping through UAE’s top order by removing Sharma, Khan, and Arafat. Nortje (2/28) and Linde (1/17) provided solid support. Bosch walked away with Player of the Match honors, capping a comprehensive South African triumph.