"South Africa beat the United Arab Emirates by six wickets in New Delhi, chasing down a victory target of 123 with 40 balls to spare, to finish the group stage of cricket's Twenty20 World Cup unbeaten. South Africa opted to field first on Wednesday and restricted the UAE to 122-6, with veteran pace bowlers Corbin Bosch returning 3-12 from four overs and Anrich Nortje taking 2-28."
"The South Africans raced to 123-4 in 13.2 overs, taking the last seven runs in singles after their fourth wicket fell. Next up for Aiden Markram's side is a repeat of the 2024 final against India in Ahmedabad on Sunday in their first match of the Super Eights. India won the final in Barbados to lift the trophy and are firm favourites to repeat on home soil."
South Africa beat the United Arab Emirates by six wickets in New Delhi, chasing 123 with 40 balls to spare to finish the group stage unbeaten. Opting to field, South Africa restricted the UAE to 122-6, with Corbin Bosch returning 3-12 and Anrich Nortje 2-28. Rain delayed the reply and the first over produced one run, but the Proteas accelerated with 13 off the second over and 18 off the third. Aiden Markram made 28, Dewald Brevis top-scored with 36 and Ryan Rickelton scored 30. Alishan Sharafu made 45 for the UAE. South Africa rested several frontline players ahead of the Super Eights and now face India in Ahmedabad.
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