South Africa vs UAE: Bosch, Nortje Hold UAE to 122

South Africa opted to bowl and, backed by sharp spells from Bosch and Nortje, squeezed the UAE from the outset, never allowing the innings to breathe.

Corbin Bosch led the charge. 3 wickets with just 12 runs conceded. Tight lines, sharp changes of pace. UAE tried to counter but found no gaps.

Early Blows Hurt UAE Batting 

Muhammad Waseem began brightly, striking four crisp boundaries in his 22 off 12. For a moment, it looked promising. Then George Linde trapped him in front. The momentum dipped.

Aryansh Sharma followed soon after. Caught in the deep. Anrich Nortje then removed Alishan Sharafu, who top-scored with 45. That dismissal felt decisive. You could sense the frustration building in the middle.

Kwena Maphaka kept things tidy, while Kagiso Rabada maintained pressure without breakthroughs.

Bosch Seals the Control

When Bosch returned to the death, he shut the door. Sohaib Khan and Muhammad Arfan, gone. The scoreboard crawled to 122/6. 

Now the spotlight shifts. In this UAE vs South Africa contest, the Proteas need 123. On this surface, with a strong batting order, it appears straightforward.

But cricket has its moods. And the second innings will decide how emphatic this win becomes in the T20 World Cup group stage.