With an undefeated streak, South Africa will enter their final group-stage match against the UAE, hoping to advance to the next stage of the tournament in high spirits. UAE, on the other hand, is entering the contest against the Proteas for the consolation win. Even though they have a match against Oman remaining after their clash against South Africa, their group fate is already decided. The UAE did manage to impress against Canada, but has so far failed to leave a mark against strong competitors.
SA vs UAE: Head-to-Head record
South Africa and the UAE have never faced each other in the shortest format; their clash at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi will be their first T20 encounter. However, the Proteas have faced the UAE in ODIs twice and have won both matches.
Key players for South Africa
While Lungi Ngidi and other pacers have displayed impressive skills during the course of the tournament, South Africa’s leading fast bowler, Kagiso Rabada, has been a shadow of his former self in this World Cup.
The memory of his disastrous final-over performance against Afghanistan is still fresh in fans’ minds. Before South Africa’s crucial Super 8 clash against India, the Proteas would want their leading pacer to perform in accordance with his global reputation.
Ryan Rickelton is another squad member who needs to find his form and score runs for the Proteas before the next stage of the tournament begins. The left-handed all-rounder George Linde can become a crucial player for the Proteas against the UAE. His ability to score handy runs and take crucial wickets can become an important factor during the course of the match.
Key players for the UAE
For the Gulf side, they must get a decent start and avoid early breakthroughs to the South African side. In that regard, openers Aryansh Sharma and Muhammad Waseem are important players for the UAE. Additionally, their left-arm off-spinner Haider Ali can become a crucial player against the Proteas on a batting-friendly track of New Delhi, which can provide some help to spinners in a day match.
