South Africa has rounded off an undefeated group stage campaign with a domineering victory against the United Arab Emirates.
Aiden Markram opted to bowl first, and rang in 4 changes to the XI. The Proteas tested their bench strength after securing their spot in the Super 8.
UAE openers Aryansh Sharma and skipper Muhammad Waseem began briskly, but spin did the trick. George Linde came on and struck in his first over to trap the dangerous Waseem LBW. Shortly afterwards, Corbin Bosch came along and put together a pace-bowling masterclass in New Delhi.
The tall right-armer hustled the UAE batters for pace and claimed 3 wickets in a clinically incisive 4-over quota.
Alishan Sharafu top-scored with 45, but following his dismissal, the rest of the innings completely fizzled out. In spite of three fumbles, SA were on point with their bowling tactics. As a result, the UAE would limp and splutter their way to 122/6 at halftime.
Despite completing an easy chase, the Proteas still lost three wickets – Aiden Markram (28 off 11 balls), Quinton de Kock (14 off 16 balls) and Ryan Rickelton (30 off 16 balls). They were 32-1 after three overs, 56-2 after 5.4 overs and 105-3 after 10.4 overs.
This gave Dewald Brevis the chance to gain some form heading into the Super Eights. He only managed 36 off 25 balls (1 four, 3 sixes) before losing his wicket, with SA needing 7 to win.
South Africa won by 6 wickets with 40 balls remaining.