Match Details:
- Match: South Africa vs Afghanistan( SA vs AFG ), 13th Match, ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026
- Date and Time: February 11, 05:30 am GMT / 11:30 am BD / 11:00 am local time
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
SA vs AFG Tips & Match Prediction:
Who will win the toss? – AfghanistanWho will win the match? – South AfricaSouth Africa vs Afghanistan Preview:
South Africa( SA ) is set to face Afghanistan( AFG ) in their 13th match during the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. This match is scheduled to take place at Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday, February 11.
South Africa got off to a flying start in the tournament, beating Canada by 57 runs in a dominant performance. That big win also gave their net run rate a healthy boost, pushing them to the top of the Group D table.
After being asked to bat first, Quinton de Kock and captain Aiden Markram laid the perfect foundation with a 70-run opening stand. Both have been in explosive form in 2026, striking at over 170, and they look set to attack hard in the powerplay again.
The Proteas also have good memories of this venue in Ahmedabad. They’ve crossed 200 in both of their previous T20Is here. Although they lost to India while chasing 231 in one of those games, de Kock stood out with a blistering 65 off just 25 balls.
Their batting doesn’t stop at the top. With David Miller and Tristan Stubbs coming in at No. 5 and 6, South Africa have serious firepower throughout the lineup. Add to that a bowling attack featuring Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, and Marco Jansen, and they have the tools to trouble any side — including Afghanistan.
Afghanistan, to their credit, showed fight with the bat against New Zealand in their last match. Even though most of their main batters couldn’t convert starts, Gulbadin Naib played a brilliant knock of 63 from 35 balls at No. 3 to keep them competitive.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz will be key at the top — Afghanistan need him to find form and provide a solid start. They also have talented players like Sediqullah Atal and Azamatullah Omarzai who can contribute in the middle and lower order.
Consistency remains Afghanistan’s biggest challenge. Still, the conditions at this ground should suit batting, and if their top order clicks, a total of 160 or more is definitely within reach — even against South Africa’s strong bowling unit.
That said, Afghanistan may find it tougher with the ball. Their pace attack has lacked consistency, leaving much of the responsibility on spinners Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan to deliver breakthroughs.
SA vs AFG Possible Playing XI:
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram (c), Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje.
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), 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 Recent 5 Match Performance:
SA vs AFG Head-To-Head Records:
| Stats | Match | SA Won | AFG Won | NR | Tie |
| Overall | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Recent 5 Matches | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
SA vs AFG Toss Prediction:
We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.
SA vs AFG Pitch Report:
The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad is generally known to be batting-friendly, especially in limited-overs cricket. It offers good pace and consistent bounce, allowing batters to play their shots freely once they get set. Fast bowlers can find some assistance early on with the new ball, particularly through carry and bounce, but this support tends to fade quickly. As the match progresses, the surface usually remains true, making it easier for batters to accelerate and post big totals. Spinners may get some grip if they vary their pace and hit the right areas, but the pitch does not offer significant turn. Overall, it is a venue where strong batting lineups often thrive, and bowlers need discipline and smart variations to stay in the contest.
SA vs AFG Weather Report:
The weather at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on February 11 at 11:00 PM local time is expected to be cool and pleasant, typical of winter nights in the city. Temperatures should hover around 15–17°C, making conditions comfortable for both players and spectators. Skies are likely to remain mostly clear to partly cloudy, with no significant cloud cover. Humidity will be moderate, and light breezes may flow through the stadium, adding to the pleasant feel of the evening. There is very little chance of rain, so weather-related interruptions are unlikely. Overall, it should be a dry, calm, and ideal night for cricket.
Expected Scores:
1st Innings: 165–180 runs2nd Innings: 155–170 runsKey Notes:
The Narendra Modi Stadium usually offers a true surface early on, with good bounce and carry—ideal for stroke-play in the first innings.
Being a day game (11:00 AM), there’s no dew factor, so defending a total becomes slightly easier.
South Africa’s power hitters can take advantage of the hard new ball, especially in the powerplay.
Afghanistan’s spinners are expected to play a major role as the pitch slows down, particularly in the middle overs.
A score around 175+ batting first could be match-winning, while anything below 160 may be challenging to defend against strong batting line-ups.South Africa vs Afghanistan Full Squad:
South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs.
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan(c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Shahidullah Kamal, Mohammad Ishaq, Noor Ahmad, Abdullah Ahmadzai.
