Corbin Bosch and Anrich Nortje’s bowling brilliance helped South Africa limit the United Arab Emirates to 122/6 in their final Group D clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Bosch claimed 3-12, Nortje took 2-28, and George Linde added 1-17 to stifle UAE’s innings after a strong start. Despite Alishan Sharafu’s 45 runs, South Africa’s tight bowling and fielding prevented UAE from building momentum.
Kagiso Rabada and Aryansh Sharma’s early exchanges set the tone, with Waseem hitting Rabada for three boundaries. However, Linde’s breakthrough and Bosch’s crucial wickets derailed UAE’s progress. Sharafu’s aggressive batting entertained fans, but his dismissal by Nortje halted UAE’s acceleration, leaving them with a modest total.
South Africa now faces a chase of 123 runs to maintain their unbeaten record in Group D, pending the removal of rain covers on the field. With a disciplined bowling performance and solid fielding, the Proteas are in a strong position to secure victory and top their group standings.
