South Africa is placed face to face Afghanistan In his 13th match ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 At the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, both teams approach the contest with very different starts. Although South Africa have started their tournament on a high, Afghanistan will be looking to bounce back from an early setback. With moments at stake, both sides know the importance of a strong performance to keep their World Cup ambitions on track.
The Proteas were in fine touch in their first game against Canada, He registered a 57-point victory. Their batting line-up fired in unison to post a total of 213/4, which was too much for the opposition. This all-round display gave South Africa the perfect start and highlighted their depth and balance. Led by Aiden Markram, they will be keen to carry that momentum forward with back-to-back tough games, particularly against Afghanistan and New Zealand.
Afghanistan, on the other hand, suffered a five-wicket defeat in their first match against New Zealand, but the result did not tell the whole story. Their batsmen showed admirable intent and confidence and produced a competitive performance throughout the day. However, the bowling attack has struggled to maintain control at key points and will look to tighten things up in this clash. Despite the losses, Afghanistan can take heart from their positive mindset and they will aim to translate that confidence into a stronger, more complete display against South Africa.
SA vs AFG, T20 World Cup 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: February 11; 11:00 IST / 5:30 GMT
- Location: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
SA vs AFG Head to Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 03 | South Africa won: 03 | Afghanistan won: 0
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium has earned a reputation for hosting high-scoring matches, with conditions mostly suited to batsmen. The pitch usually offers good pace and bounce, allowing the ball to come cleanly to the bat and encouraging smooth hitting. This gives batsmen the confidence to play their shots freely and makes the power play a crucial phase for teams looking to build a strong platform and score big.
That said, fast bowlers are not completely out of the early game. With a fresh surface and a new ball, there is often some movement and suggestion, rewarding bowlers who maintain discipline and vary their pace intelligently. However, the pitch tends to slow down as the match progresses, which brings the spinners into the picture. The ball starts to catch more, which makes timing a little more difficult, especially during intermediate passes.
Groups
South Africa: Quinton to Kock (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Rox Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Jason Smile, Marco Jaan, Marco, Khags Mahaaraj, Rabada, Anrich Norji, Langji Ngibs, Long Mahawk, Stry Bossa.
Afghanistan: Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Sediqullah Atal, Fazalhaq Faruqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Naveen Ul Haq, Muhammad Ishaq, Shahidullah Kamal, Muhammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Darwish Rasooli, Ibrahim Zadran,
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SA vs AFG, T20 World Cup 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- South Africa win the toss first
- South Africa powerplay score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- South Africa’s total score: 170-180
Case 2:
- Afghanistan wins the toss first
- Afghanistan powerplay score: 40-50 (6 overs)
- Afghanistan’s overall score: 150-160
Match Result: South Africa will win the competition.
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