South Africa take on Afghanistan in the 13th Group D match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
South Africa came in after a dominant 57-run win over Canada, posting 213/4 with Aiden Markram scoring 59 off 32 and David Miller adding 39* off 23, while Lungi Ngidi claimed 4/31.
Afghanistan, meanwhile, lost their opener to New Zealand by five wickets in Chennai despite Gulbadin Naib’s 63 off 35, helping them reach 182/6. With South Africa already on two points, this match carries early qualification significance
Match Details – South Africa vs Afghanistan
| Match | Details |
|---|---|
| Teams | South Africa vs Afghanistan |
| Match Number | 13th Match, Group D |
| Date | 11 February 2026 |
| Time | 11:00 AM IST |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
Match Odds – South Africa vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup 2026
| Betting Platform | South Africa Win | Afghanistan Win | South Africa Toss | Afghanistan Toss |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.35 | 3.20 | 1.88 | 1.88 |
| 10CRIC | 1.37 | 3.10 | 1.89 | 1.89 |
| Betway | 1.36 | 3.15 | 1.88 | 1.88 |
| Bet365 | 1.38 | 3.05 | 1.89 | 1.89 |
Odds reflect South Africa’s stronger recent form and head-to-head record, while Afghanistan are priced as underdogs despite possessing quality spin resources.
Venue & Pitch Conditions Overview – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Surface Type | Batting-friendly surface with true bounce after the initial overs |
| Average 1st Innings Score | Around 165–170 runs; competitive totals generally 175+ |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | Around 160 runs, reflecting a stable pitch through the match |
| Assistance | Noticeable pace and bounce for fast bowlers early; limited help for spinners, who rely on variations later |
| Toss Impact | Chasing slightly preferred, though teams batting first have won approximately 55% of matches |
| Boundary Size | Longer straight boundaries, shorter square boundaries, and a fast outfield |
The surface offers early assistance to seamers with pace and bounce before settling into a consistent batting wicket. Once the ball softens, strokeplay becomes easier, while spinners depend more on changes of pace than turn. The dew can influence chasing decisions, but overall match results remain balanced between batting first and second.
Weather Report – Match Day
| Aspect | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Around 30°C |
| Conditions | Sunny to partly cloudy |
| Rain Probability | Very low |
| Wind | 10–15 km/h |
Weather conditions are expected to remain stable throughout the match, with no major threat of rain interruptions.
Head-to-Head Record – South Africa vs Afghanistan (T20Is)
| Matches Played | South Africa Wins | Afghanistan Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa has won all previous T20I matches against Afghanistan, including World Cup and other global tournament encounters, often by comfortable margins.
Recent Form Snapshot
| Teams | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| South Africa | L, W, W, L, W |
| Afghanistan | W, W, W, L, L |
South Africa vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup 2026 Squads
Afghanistan Squad
Rashid Khan (c), Ibrahim Zadran (vc), Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Shahidullah, Abdollah Ahmadzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Ziaur Rahman.
South Africa Squad
Aiden Markram (c), Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock (wk), David Miller, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada.
Key Players to Watch (Recent T20 Stats)
Batters
| Batter (Team) | Key Performance Summary |
|---|---|
| Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan) | Scored 361 runs in 9 matches at an average of 51.57 with a strike rate of 125.34, finishing as Afghanistan’s most consistent run-scorer. |
| Darwish Rasooli (Afghanistan) | Accumulated 305 runs across 10 matches, averaging 33.89 while scoring at a strike rate of 143.19. |
| Quinton de Kock (South Africa) | Made 331 runs in 9 matches at an average of 36.78 with a strike rate of 184.91, the highest among the batters listed. |
| Aiden Markram (South Africa) | Scored 272 runs in 8 matches, averaging 38.86 with a strike rate of 147.02. |
Bowlers
| Bowler (Team) | Key Performance Summary |
|---|---|
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Afghanistan) | Took 18 wickets in 9 matches with an economy rate of 6.37 and a strike rate of 11.66, leading the bowling charts. |
| Abdollah Ahmadzai (Afghanistan) | Claimed 12 wickets from 7 matches, maintaining an economy of 9.00 and a strike rate of 11.33. |
| Lungi Ngidi (South Africa) | Picked up 11 wickets in 7 matches at an economy rate of 7.80 with a strike rate of 12.09. |
| Corbin Bosch (South Africa) | Took 9 wickets across 7 matches, recording an economy of 8.23 and a strike rate of 14.66. |
SA vs AFG T20 World Cup 2026 Free Live Streaming & Telecast Details
| Region / Country | TV Broadcast | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar / JioStar app |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports | Tamasha, ARY Zapp, Tapmad |
| Sri Lanka | Dialog TV | Dialog Play |
| UK & Ireland | Sky Sports | NOW |
| Australia | — | Prime Video |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Go |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow TV app (USA matches also on YouTube) |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport app |
| Bangladesh | T Sports, Nagorik TV | Rabbithole |
| Middle East & North Africa | CricLife Max | StarzPlay |
| Caribbean | ESPN | ESPN app |
| Netherlands | NOS | NOS digital |
| Rest of the World | — | ICC.tv (free streaming) |
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Conclusion: South Africa vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup 2026 Match Overview
The South Africa vs Afghanistan Group D clash pits a side with proven T20 World Cup pedigree against a team that continues to grow globally. With batting-friendly conditions in Ahmedabad and early group points at stake, this fixture holds significance for qualification dynamics in Group D.
