T20 World Cup 2026: Match 34, SA vs UAE Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between South Africa vs United Arab Emirates?

Match 34 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will see South Africa take on the United Arab Emirates at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, February 18, with the two teams heading into the clash on contrasting paths.

South Africa has been one of the best teams in Group D so far. The Proteas sit comfortably at the top of the table with three wins from three matches and a healthy net run rate of 1.477. They began their campaign with a dominant 57-run win over Canada, followed by a thrilling tie against Afghanistan, which they clinched in the second Super Over. Their most significant result came against New Zealand, where they secured a comfortable seven-wicket victory. That win confirmed their qualification for the Super Eight.

On the other hand, the UAE has had a mixed tournament. After a heavy 10-wicket loss to New Zealand, they bounced back with a five-wicket win over Canada. However, a narrow defeat to Afghanistan hampered their momentum. With one win in three games, the UAE face a tough task against an in-form South African team.

SA vs UAE Match Details

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Pitch Report

The four matches played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium so far have produced closely fought contests, with batting proving largely challenging. Similar conditions are expected in the upcoming fixture as well. Bowlers are likely to enjoy the surface, with ample opportunities to pick up wickets whenever batters are put under immense pressure.

SA vs UAE Head-to-Head Record in T20s

SA vs UAE Predicted Playing XIs

South Africa (SA):

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

United Arab Emirates (UAE):

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

SA vs UAE Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Aiden Markram

South African skipper Aiden Markram could be the best batter in the upcoming game against the UAE. The right-handed batter has amassed 150 runs in three innings, including a match-winning 86 notout against New Zealand. Notably, this was his second fifty of the tournament, and he will look to continue his form. 

Probable Best Bowler: Lungi Ngidi

South African pacer Lungi Ngidi has been in exceptional touch in the ongoing tournament so far and is his team's best baller. With eight wickets in three innings, Ngidi currently occupies the second position in the list of highest wicket-takers. His four overs will be crucial as the Proteas looks to make it four-in-four. 

Today's Match Prediction: South Africa to win the match