SA vs AFG Match 13 T20I WC Highlights: SA Won by Super Over

In one of the most dramatic T20 World Cup encounters ever, South Africa survived a heart-stopping double super over to defeat Afghanistan at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

After the main match ended in a 187-187 tie, the first super over also produced identical scores of 17 runs each, forcing an unprecedented second super over.

With the match labeled as must-win for Afghanistan following their opening loss to New Zealand, the Group D clash delivered extraordinary tension.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s explosive batting nearly pulled off the impossible, but South Africa held their nerve in the final moments to claim a crucial victory that significantly boosted their Super Eight qualification hopes.

Match Details

Detail	Information
Match	T20 World Cup 2026, 13th Match, Group D
Venue	Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Toss	Afghanistan won, chose to field
Result	South Africa won (after 2 Super Overs)
Player of the Match	Lungi Ngidi

First Innings Highlights

South Africa posted a competitive 187/6 after winning the toss would have been more ideal for Afghanistan. The innings belonged to the 114-run partnership between Quinton de Kock (59 off 41) and Ryan Rickelton (61 off 28), which transformed the game after captain Aiden Markram fell early for just 5.

Rickelton was particularly destructive, smashing four sixes and five fours in his blistering knock. The momentum shifted dramatically when Rashid Khan struck twice in the 13th over, removing both set batsmen within three balls.

Afghanistan clawed back brilliantly in the death overs, with Azmatullah Omarzai’s slower balls proving highly effective. Despite David Miller’s 20 and Marco Jansen’s late cameo of 16 off 7, South Africa managed just 28 runs in the final two overs.

Player	Performance	Impact
Ryan Rickelton (SA)	61 (28) – 4s×5, 6s×4	Match-winning knock
Quinton de Kock (SA)	59 (41) – 4s×5, 6s×3	Anchored middle overs
Rashid Khan (AFG)	2/28 (4 overs)	Crucial double strike

Second Innings Highlights

Afghanistan’s chase was single-handedly carried by the magnificent Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who blasted 84 off just 42 deliveries with seven sixes and four fours. The opener raced to a 26-ball fifty and put Afghanistan firmly in control with aggressive strokeplay, particularly targeting George Linde who conceded 31 in his first two overs.

However, South Africa fought back through Lungi Ngidi’s brilliant use of slower balls, claiming 3/26 including the crucial wicket of Ibrahim Zadran (12). Keshav Maharaj’s spectacular caught-and-bowled to dismiss Gurbaz in the 13th over swung momentum back. Despite Rashid Khan’s cameo (20 off 12) and Noor Ahmad’s brave hitting, Afghanistan needed 5 off the final ball.

The last-wicket pair attempted a suicidal second run, resulting in Fazalhaq Farooqi’s run-out and a tied match at 187.

Player	Performance	Impact
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG)	84 (42) – 4s×4, 6s×7	Sensational innings
Lungi Ngidi (SA)	3/26 (4 overs)	Slower ball masterclass
Kagiso Rabada (SA)	1/26 + Run-out assist	Death overs pressure

First Super Over Drama

The drama intensified as Afghanistan batted first with Azmatullah Omarzai and Rahmanullah Gurbaz facing Lungi Ngidi. The pair compiled a challenging 17 runs highlighted by Azmat’s boundary on the first ball and six on the second.

South Africa’s chase saw nerves and controversy as Kagiso Rabada overstepped twice, including once when Noor Ahmad was caught – the resulting free-hits kept Afghanistan’s hopes alive.

Needing 2 off the final delivery after Noor’s six, Afghanistan attempted a risky second run but Farooqi was run out for 0, leaving both teams level at 17/1, forcing an unprecedented second super over.

Team Batting	Balls	Score	Key Moments
Afghanistan	6 balls	17/0	Azmat 4,6 to start; Gurbaz 1
South Africa	6 balls + 2 no-balls	17/1	Rabada overstepped twice; Noor hit 6; Farooqi run out

Second Super Over – The Final Twist

South Africa batted first again, with David Miller and Tristan Stubbs smashing 23 runs off Azmatullah Omarzai. Miller was destructive with two sixes while Stubbs contributed 7, including a six.

Defending 23, Keshav Maharaj dismissed Mohammad Nabi off the second ball before Rahmanullah Gurbaz launched an incredible counter-attack. The opener smashed three consecutive sixes to bring the equation down to needing just 4 runs off the final delivery after a wide.

With the stadium erupting, Gurbaz attempted another maximum but holed out to long-on, sparking wild South African celebrations. South Africa’s narrow escape completed one of the tournament’s most unforgettable matches.