Though alishan sharafu

T20 World Cup: UAE off-spinner Dhruv Parashar said his side will find ways to fare better against elite pace bowling after they were undone by a relentless South African fast attack, leading to their six-wicket defeat in the final Group D clash of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday.

On a tricky pitch caused by dampness from overnight rains, and floodlights turned on, Corbin Bosch used the damp conditions well to pick 3-12, while Anrich Nortje took 2-28. Left-arm spinner George Linde kept things tight with 1-17 as the UAE’s innings lost momentum after a brisk start.

Though Alishan Sharafu top-scored with 45, he lacked support from the other end as South Africa’s bowling attack maintained a good grip on the match. Despite dropping four catches, the Proteas ensured the UAE never recovered from early setbacks and kept them to 122/6.