United Arab Emirates’ Alishan Sharafu looked extremely comfortable at the crease during his 45-run knock versus South Africa in Match 34 of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. While wickets kept tumbling at the other end, Sharafu did not let his confidence down and played a sublime innings.
The right-handed batter unleashed his best in the eighth over of the innings against speedster Anrich Nortje, where he found a boundary through the off side on the fourth ball. The very next delivery, Sharafu danced down the track and helped the ball on its way for a huge six over the deep third man. Thereon, the UAE caressed three more strokes in the gap to find boundaries.
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However, Nortje had the last laugh as he got Sharafu miscue one up in the air off a short delivery. Kwena Maphaka completed the catch and brought an end to a delightful knock. After Sharafu’s departure, UAE’s batting unit faltered completely, as they could post only 122-6 at the end of 20 overs. South Africa, who have already qualified for the Super Eights, will be looking to chase it down in a hurry.
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