South Africa will lock horns with the United Arab Emirates in Match 34 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, 18 February. The Proteas have won all their matches and currently lead the Group D points table. In their previous match, they defeated New Zealand by seven wickets, successfully chasing down a target of 176 runs in just 17.1 overs.
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SA vs UAE Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, 34th Match

On the other hand, the United Arab Emirates currently stand in fourth position with two points. They lost their previous match by five wickets against Afghanistan, failing to defend a target of 161 runs.
South African captain Aiden Markram, one of the best T20 batsmen in the world, played an outstanding knock in the last match against New Zealand, scoring 86 runs at a strike rate of 195 and helping his team chase down the total. In the bowling department, Marco Jansen picked up four important wickets. As a result, Markram and Jansen are the top captaincy picks for the SA vs UAE Dream11 team prediction.
South Africa vs United Arab Emirates Match Details

| Series | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | South Africa vs United Arab Emirates, 34th Match |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| City | Delhi |
| Match Start Time | 11:00 AM IST, 18th February 2026 |
| Scorecard | SA vs UAE T20 World Cup |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
SA vs UAE Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram | South Africa | 86 Runs |
| Marco Jansen | South Africa | 4 Wickets |
| Sohaib Khan | United Arab Emirates | 68 Runs |
| Junaid Siddique | United Arab Emirates | 2 Wickets |
SA vs UAE Toss Prediction
Teams bowling first have won three of the four matches played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in this World Cup, and all three of those victories came in day matches. The surface tends to get better for batting as the match progresses, so it is most likely that South Africa captain Aiden Markram will opt to bowl first after winning the toss, as per the SA vs UAE Dream11 prediction match today.
Record of Chasing Teams at Arun Jaitley Stadium
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 75% |
SA vs UAE Playing 11 (Probable)
| South Africa Playing XI | United Arab Emirates Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Aiden Markram (c) | Muhammad Waseem (c) |
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | Aryansh Sharma (wk) |
| Ryan Rickelton | Alishan Sharafu |
| Dewald Brevis | Sohaib Khan |
| David Miller | Syed Haider |
| Tristan Stubbs | Harshit Kaushik |
| Marco Jansen | Muhammad Arfan |
| Corbin Bosch | Haider Ali |
| Kagiso Rabada | Simranjeet Singh |
| Keshav Maharaj | Junaid Siddique |
| Lungi Ngidi | Muhammad Jawadullah |
SA vs UAE Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers

| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Top Run Scorers | Aiden Markram and Muhammad Waseem |
| Highest Wicket Takers | Marco Jansen and Junaid Siddique |
SA vs UAE Captain and Vice Captain Choices
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Aiden Markram and Marco Jansen |
| Vice-Captain | Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton |
Top Picks for SA vs UAE Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rickelton | South Africa | Batsman |
| Lungi Ngidi | South Africa | Bowler |
Budget Picks for SA vs UAE Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Alishan Sharafu | United Arab Emirates | Batsman |
| Muhammad Jawadullah | United Arab Emirates | Bowler |
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
Keepers: Q de Kock, R Rickelton, A Sharma
Batters: A Sharafu, D Brevis, S Khan
All-rounders: A Markram, M Jansen
Bowlers: K Rabada, L Ngidi, J Siddique

Best Dream11 Team Today
Keepers: Q de Kock, R Rickelton
Batters: A Sharafu, S Khan, W Muhammad, D Miller
All-rounders: A Markram, M Jansen
Bowlers: K Rabada, K Maharaj, M Jawadullah

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for SA vs UAE based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
SA vs UAE Dream11 Prediction Today (34th Match) ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| J Smith | 7.0 |
| H Kaushik | 7.5 |
SA vs UAE Weather & Pitch Report at Arun Jaitley Stadium
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24°C |
| Weather Forecast | Sunny |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 170 runs |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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