United Arab Emirates boosted their T20 World Cup Super 8 qualification hopes with a tense five-wicket victory over Canada in Delhi. Aryansh Sharma anchored the chase with an unbeaten 74 off 53 balls, while Sohaib Khan provided crucial support with 51 off just 29 deliveries.

Canada had appeared in control defending 150-7, with Harsh Thaker top-scoring on 50 from 41 balls including three sixes. Junaid Siddique claimed the best bowling figures by a UAE player in T20 World Cup history, taking 5-35. The match swung dramatically when Khan plundered 17 runs off Dillon Heyliger's over, reigniting UAE's pursuit.

UAE now sit third in Group D with two points but face daunting challenges ahead. They must defeat full members South Africa and Afghanistan next week to advance - a feat they've never achieved at any World Cup format. The victory showcased their ability to chase down competitive totals, with Muhammad Arfan sealing the win with a boundary off the penultimate ball.