South Africa vs UAE: Rain Delay as UAE Set 122-6 Target in T20 World Cup
South Africa vs UAE: Rain Delay as UAE Set 122-6 Target in T20 World Cup
In today's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 action, South Africa captain Aiden Markram won the toss and opted to bowl against United Arab Emirates at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium. UAE managed to score 122/6 in their allotted 20 overs before rain interrupted South Africa's chase.
The match faced a significant delay due to rain, with groundstaff working to remove covers from the field. The contest is scheduled to resume at 1:30pm local time, with South Africa beginning their chase for the target.
UAE's innings saw them reach 73/3 after 11 overs and 79/3 after 13 overs before completing their total. South Africa's young talent Kwena Maphaka was noted as a key player to watch in the resumption of play.
South Africa enters this match unbeaten in the tournament, while UAE is seeking a positive finish to their campaign. The winner of this match will likely secure their position in the next stage of the competition.
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