T20 World Cup: Schedule | Points Table
Despite the team’s success, Brevis has struggled to convert his starts, registering only 6, 23 and 21. Nicknamed after AB de Villiers for his exciting strokeplay, the youngster will be eager to deliver a defining performance on a batting-friendly surface at the Feroz Shah Kotla Ground. With senior players such as Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton already among the runs, South Africa’s batting remains formidable.
The match could also see strategic rotation, with frontline pacers like Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi likely to be rested, allowing others to gain match practice. For UAE, it will be a valuable learning experience against elite opposition. Their batting hopes rest heavily on in-form Sohaib Khan, skipper Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu, who will aim to challenge a powerful South African side and end their campaign on a positive note.
PLAYING XIs
South Africa XI: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (w), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Kwena Maphaka
United Arab Emirates XI: Aryansh Sharma (w), Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Sohaib Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Arfan, Dhruv Parashar, Muhammad Farooq, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah
