South Africa will face Afghanistan in Match 13 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 11, 2026. This is a rematch of the 2024 T20 World Cup semi-final, where South Africa crushed Afghanistan by 9 wickets.
The Proteas bundled out Afghanistan for just 56 runs in that match. Both teams are part of Group D, which also includes New Zealand, Canada, and the UAE. South Africa started their campaign with a 57-run win over Canada, while Afghanistan lost their opener to New Zealand by 5 wickets.
This match is crucial for Afghanistan to bounce back and stay alive in the tournament.
South Africa vs Afghanistan Match Preview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | South Africa vs Afghanistan, 13th Match, Group D |
| Date | 11 February 2026 |
| Time | 11:00 AM Local / 11:00 AM IST |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Context | Group D is crucial for the Super 8 qualification |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced, hard surface with even bounce |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 145 in T20Is |
| Pace vs Spin | 68% wickets to pace, 32% to spin |
| Highest T20I Score | 234/4 by India vs New Zealand (Feb 2023) |
| Toss Factor | Batting first preferred, 60% wins |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 16-31°C (24-28°C during match) |
| Sky | Clear and sunny |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
| Humidity | 54-60% |
| Overall | Perfect conditions for cricket |
Toss Prediction
The captain winning the toss should choose to bat first. At Narendra Modi Stadium, teams batting first have won 60% of T20I matches. The pitch remains consistent throughout and does not deteriorate much. Since this is a day game, dew will not be a factor. Batting first allows teams to put pressure on the opposition with a big score.
Injury Updates
South Africa: The Proteas come into this match with a strong and settled squad. Kagiso Rabada has recovered from his rib injury and is fit for the World Cup.
Afghanistan: The team features the return of Gulbadin Naib and Naveen-ul-Haq, who have recovered from shoulder injuries. Fazalhaq Farooqi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman are back in the squad after missing the recent series.
Dream11 Team For SA vs AFG
South Africa vs Afghanistan Head-to-Head Records in T20Is
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total T20I Matches | 3 |
| South Africa Wins | 3 |
| Afghanistan Wins | 0 |
| Last Meeting | SA won by 9 wickets (T20 WC 2024 SF) |
| T20 WC Meetings | 1 (SA won) |
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Key Points |
|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock (SA) | 331 runs in last 9 T20Is, SR 184.91 |
| Aiden Markram (SA) | 272 runs in 8 matches, SR 147.02 |
| Kagiso Rabada (SA) | Recovered from injury, 2/14 in 2024 SF vs AFG |
| Marco Jansen (SA) | 3/16 in 2024 SF vs AFG, Player of the Match |
| Rashid Khan (AFG) | 185 T20I wickets, economy 4.58 |
| Ibrahim Zadran (AFG) | 366 runs in 9 matches, avg 52.28 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG) | 301 runs in 9 T20Is, SR 143.33 |
