SA v AFG – Match 13 | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
South Africa batted first, but captain Aiden Markram fell early for just 5 runs. Then Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton took charge. De Kock smashed 59, while Rickelton blasted 61 off just 28 balls. With useful runs from Brevis (23) and Miller (20*), South Africa posted a strong 187/20 overs.
Afghanistan needed 188 to win , and Rahmanullah Gurbaz came out firing! He smashed 84 runs off 42 balls, including 7 huge sixes. The chase went down to the wire, but South Africa fought back. Ngidi picked up 3 key wickets.
Afghanistan reached 187 in 19.4 overs. The match was tied!
The drama continued in the Super Over. The first Super Over ended level again at 17–17!
In the second Super Over, Miller and Stubbs went fearless, smashing 23 runs. Afghanistan needed 24 to win. Gurbaz tried his best, but Maharaj took 2 wickets and restricted them to 19.
South Africa win after a double Super Over thriller.
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