Ahmedabad : Today Narendra Modi Stadium witnessed one of the most dramatic matches in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 history as South Africa edged out Afghanistan in a breathtaking contest that required two Super Overs to decide the result.
South Africa eventually secured victory by 4 runs in the second Super Over, capping a pulsating Group D encounter that had fans roaring until the very last ball.
Full Scorecard — T20 World Cup 2026 (Group D)
South Africa Innings
SA: 187/6 (20 overs)
- Ryan Rickelton: 61 (28)
- Quinton de Kock: 59 (41)
- Dewald Brevis: 23 (19)
- David Miller (not out): 20 (15)
- Aiden Markram (c): 5 (8)
Extras: 19
Bowling (Afghanistan):
- Azmatullah Omarzai: 3/41
- Rashid Khan: 2/28
Afghanistan Innings
AFG: 187 all out (19.4 overs)
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz: 84 (42)
- Azmatullah Omarzai: 22 (17)
- Rashid Khan: 20 (12)
- Noor Ahmad: 15 (9)
Bowling (South Africa):
- Lungi Ngidi: 3/26
- Keshav Maharaj: 1/27
- Kagiso Rabada: 1/26
- Marco Jansen: 1/42
Super Over Showdowns
1st Super Over
- Afghanistan: 17/0
- South Africa:17/1
A six by Tristan Stubbs off the final delivery tied the Super Over and forced a second one.
2nd Super Over
- South Africa: 23/1 (David Miller 16*)
- Afghanistan: 19/2
South Africa’s superior hitting in the second Super Over ultimately saw them through.
Top Performers
Batters
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG): 84 off 42 — the standout performance of the innings, keeping Afghanistan in the hunt.
- Ryan Rickelton (SA): 61 off 28 — explosive innings anchoring South Africa’s total.
- Quinton de Kock (SA): 59 off 41 — key partnership with Rickelton.
- David Miller (SA): 20* and 16 in Super Over — decisive in the final phase.
Bowlers
- Lungi Ngidi (SA): 3/26 — crucial wickets to keep Afghanistan in check.
- Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG): 3/41 — vital breakthroughs in the powerplay.
- Rashid Khan (AFG): 2/28 — economical and persistent.
