SA vs AFG: The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to resume with a thrilling contest as South Africa (SA) is scheduled to face Afghanistan (AFG) on Match 13 of the tournament. The game is to be played on Wednesday, February 11, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The two teams approach this contest with contrasting momentum, and this SA vs AFG match is an important fixture at this group-level stage.
SA vs AFG: Team Form and Momentum
South Africa come into this game confident after a commanding 57-run victory over Canada. The Proteas looked well-settled under Aiden Markram’s leadership and are expected to gain from playing multiple matches at similar venues.
While Afghanistan started off well in their last match against New Zealand, they lost the plot later on to lose the game by five wickets. Still, the Afghans fought spiritedly and will look to give South Africa a run for their money in this SA vs AFG encounter.
SA vs AFG Match Details
Match: South Africa vs Afghanistan, Match 13
Tournament: ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Date: Wednesday, February 11
Time: 11:00 AM IST
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Live Broadcast: JioStar Network Channels
Live Streaming: JioHotstar (App & Website)
SA vs AFG Pitch Report – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
The pitch which is to be provided in Ahmedabad is likely to offer a competitive match for bat and ball. Batsmen may take time to settle in early on, but the pitch is helped as the game progresses.
The huge boundaries could put the bowlers to test, making picking up the wickets a challenge for them. The opening match between SA and AFG could see the bowlers utilizing their smart changes.
SA vs AFG Head-to-Head Record in T20 Internationals
Matches Played: 3
South Africa Wins: 3
Afghanistan Wins: 0
Tied / No Result: 0
First Match: May 6, 2010
Most Recent Match: June 27, 2024
South Africa hold a clear advantage in the SA vs AFG T20 head-to-head record.
SA vs AFG Predicted Playing XIs
South Africa
Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi
Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi
SA vs AFG: Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter – Aiden Markram
South Africa’s Aiden Markram, who is also their captain, is likely to have a vital role to play in this match between SA and AFG. Markram was impressive against Canada by scoring 59 runs off just 32 balls with a strike rate of 184.37, which means he will be a challenge for Afghanistan with his attacking play as an opener.
Probable Best Bowler – Rashid Khan
Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan remains the key weapon for his side. Though Rashid Khan could only take one wicket in the previous match, his experience and his knowledge of the Ahmedabad conditions could make a big impact in this match between SA and AFG.
SA vs AFG Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Being recent form, squad strength, and also winning their last meetings, South Africa is favored to win this match. Still, Afghanistan’s spin attack with Rashid Khan will pose a big threat if they get early success.
Predicted Winner: South Africa
However, a good all-round performance from Afghanistan could make the match between SA and AFG an interesting thriller.
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