South Africa National Cricket Team vs Afghanistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: South Africa emerged victorious after two Super Overs in a thrilling Group D encounter against Afghanistan in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Sent in to bat, the Proteas posted 187 for 6, powered by a 114-run partnership between Quinton de Kock (59) and Ryan Rickelton (61). Afghanistan’s reply was anchored by opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who struck a 42-ball 84, but the visitors were bowled out for exactly 187 in 19.4 overs, forcing the first Super Over.
In the first Super Over, Afghanistan scored 17 without loss, with Azmatullah Omarzai hitting two fours and a six off Lungi Ngidi. South Africa matched the total, with Tristan Stubbs hitting a six off the final ball to take the match into a second Super Over.
Batting first in the second Super Over, South Africa scored 23, highlighted by David Miller’s 16. Despite Gurbaz clobbering three sixes, Afghanistan managed 19-2, handing South Africa a dramatic victory.
Scorecard:
South Africa: 187/6 in 20 overs (Quinton de Kock 59, Ryan Rickelton 61; Azmatullah Omarzai 3/41, Rashid Khan 2/28)
Afghanistan: 187 all out in 19.4 overs (Rahmanullah Gurbaz 84; Lungi Ngidi 3/26)
