South Africa defeated United Arab Emirates by 6 wickets in Group D of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Wednesday 18 February 2026, with the match starting at 11:00 IST (UTC+5:30). Arun Jaitley Stadium holds 41,000 spectators and is one of Delhi’s sporting landmarks, a venue that has hosted international cricket for decades and produced memorable moments across all formats.

South Africa entered this match having already beaten New Zealand and Afghanistan in Group D, making them the group’s dominant force. Their 6-wicket win over UAE confirmed their Super Eights qualification with matches to spare, a reflection of how comprehensively they outclassed every opponent in the early rounds of the tournament.

South Africa’s squad in 2026 represented a generation of Proteas players determined to overcome their nation’s historical association with knockout-stage exits. Blessed with extraordinary athletic talent, pace bowling depth, and hard-hitting batters, this South African side had the tools to contend for the title. Their Group D form was the foundation of a deep tournament run.

United Arab Emirates played their group stage matches with the professionalism expected of an Associate nation with genuine cricket infrastructure. The Gulf region’s diverse population provides UAE with a broad talent base, and their qualification for this tournament demonstrated their continued development. Against South Africa, they faced one of the group’s strongest sides.

Timezone conversions for the 11:00 IST (UTC+5:30) start: India: 11:00 IST, London: 05:30 GMT, New York: 00:30 EST, Sydney: 16:30 AEDT. Check India time for conversions to your local timezone.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 was the 10th edition, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, featuring 20 teams across 55 matches between 7 February and 8 March 2026. India defeated New Zealand in the final at Ahmedabad. South Africa’s unbeaten Group D campaign provided the platform for their strong knockout stage performance.

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