NEW DELHI: The group-stage action at the T20 World Cup 2026 delivered commanding wins, standout individual performances, and decisive results that shaped the Super 8 lineup on Wednesday.
In the morning fixture, South Africa cruised to a comfortable six-wicket win over the United Arab Emirates. Chasing a modest 123, the Proteas wrapped up the chase in just 13.2 overs.
Aiden Markram provided early momentum with a brisk 28 off 11 balls, while Ryan Rickleton smashed 30 off 16 deliveries. Young Dewald Brevis impressed with a fluent 36 off 25 balls, showcasing his power with several towering sixes.
Earlier, UAE struggled against South Africa’s pace attack, with Anrich Nortje (2/28) and Corbin Bosch (3/12) leading the charge as UAE managed 122/6, despite Alishan Sharafu’s 45.
In the second match, Pakistan kept their campaign alive with a dominant 102-run victory over Namibia. Opener Sahibzada Farhan starred with an unbeaten 100 off 58 balls, supported by Salman Agha and Shadab Khan.
Pakistan posted 199/3, and Namibia collapsed for 97, with Usman Tariq (4/16) and Shadab Khan (3/19) sharing seven wickets to seal Pakistan’s spot in the Super 8s.
In the final fixture, India continued their winning streak with a 17-run victory over the Netherlands to top Group A. Shivam Dube’s explosive 66 off 31 balls anchored India’s 193/6, with contributions from Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya. The Dutch fought hard, led by Bas de Leede’s 33, but Varun Chakravarthy’s 3/14 ensured India sealed their fourth consecutive win.
T20 World Cup 2026 – Yesterday’s Results
|
Match |
Result |
Top Performers |
|
South Africa vs UAE |
South Africa won by 6 wickets |
Dewald Brevis 36, Ryan Rickleton 30 , Corbin Bosch 3/12 |
|
Pakistan vs Namibia |
Pakistan won by 102 runs |
Sahibzada Farhan 100*, Usman Tariq 4/16, Shadab Khan 3/19 |
|
India vs Netherlands |
India won by 17 runs |
Shivam Dube 66, Varun Chakravarthy 3/14 |
