SA defeated AFG via Double Super Over in match 13 of the T20 WC in Ahmedabad
Proteas almost through to the next round
As for Afghanistan, they face fight to the finish in the WC
South Africa and Afghanistan were involved in one of the most remarkable matches ever witnessed at the T20 World Cup with the Proteas edging past their opponents via two super overs in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
The Proteas made 23 in the second Super Over through David Miller and Tristan Stubbs. In reply, the Afghans could only muster up 19, falling short despite Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s late assault.
Earlier, Rashid Khan-led Afghanistan had posted 17 in the first Super Over, with Azmatullah Omarzai striking two fours and a six with Gurbaz at the other end. In reply, the Proteas seemed in command of the run-chase, but Stubbs' final six of the ball led them to tie the Super Over and force a second.
Earlier, in regulation time, South Africa rode on a 114-run partnership between Quinton de Kock (59) and Ryan Rickelton (61) to post a competitive 187 for 6.
In reply, Gurbaz scored a valiant 84 however, a flurry of wickets down the order saw the Proteas gain back some momentum and snatch victory from the Afghans. However, Kagiso Rabada's nightmarish final over spelled doom for the Proteas as Afghans managed to tie the match and take the game to Super Over.
With one wicket left, the Afghans had required two off three deliveries. But, Noor and Fazalhaq Farooqi were caught short, with the latter coming short of his crease at the non-striker’s end, sending the contest into a Super Over.
South Africa vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup 2026: Toss Update
Afghanistan have won the toss and have opted to field.
South Africa vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup 2026: Playing XIs
South Africa: Aiden Markram(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan(c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Afghanistan made one change, bringing in Noor Ahmad in place of Zia-ur Rahman. South Africa also made one change with George Linde replacing Corbin Bosch.
