We are almost coming to the end of the group stage at the 2026 T20 World Cup which is be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. In the 34th game of the WT20 it will be UAE who will take on South Africa. This is a Group D fixture and this match will be played at Delhi. South Africa will be led by Aiden Markram and come into this match on the back of a win against New Zealand. While UAE suffered a defeat in the previous match to Afghanistan. Muhammad Waseem will captain the side. 

The 34th match of the 2026 T20 World Cup brings an intriguing first-ever T20I meeting between UAE and South Africa. While the Proteas boast a rich history in the shortest format and hold a clear edge on paper, UAE have shown steady improvement and possess match-winners capable of causing an upset. With favourable batting conditions expected at the Arun Jaitley Stadium and pace likely to play a role later in the game, fans can anticipate an exciting contest filled with big hits, key breakthroughs, and plenty at stake in the race to the knockout stages.

South Africa vs UAE T20 H2H Records

 

Matches Played 

 

1

 

South Africa Won 

 

1

UAE Won 

0

No Result

0

 

Last T20I match

18 FEB 2026 UAE 122/6(20) RSA 123/4(13.2)

South Africa and United Arab Emirates have met once in T20Is. South Africa won that match, leading the head-to-head 1–0, with no no-results. In their last meeting on 18 February 2026, UAE scored 122/6, and South Africa chased it down comfortably with 123/4 in 13.2 overs.

UAE Batting & Bowling Stats

 

Most Runs 

 

Muhammad Waseem

 

Most Wickets 

 

Junaid Siddiqui

 

Highest T20I Total  

 

245/2 vs Namibia

 

Lowest T20I Total

 

57 vs India

South Africa Batting & Bowling Stats

 

Most Runs 

 

 Quinton de Kock

 

Most Wickets 

 

 Lungi Ngidi

 

Highest T20I Total 

 

259/4 vs West Indies

 

Lowest T20I Total 

 

60 vs Afghanistan