SA vs AFG, 2026 T20 World Cup Match Prediction: Who will win today’s South Africa vs Afghanistan match?

South Africa is set to face Afghanistan In game 13 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Both teams got off to a very different start in the match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. South Africa have started the World Cup with flying colours, while Afghanistan will be keen to bounce back after an early setback. In crunch time, both sides know the importance of putting up a strong performance to keep their World Cup ambitions alive.

Proteas looked good in first game against Canada, Won 57 consecutive victories. Their batting line-up worked together and posted a total of 213/4, which proved too difficult for the opponents. The all-round performance 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, especially with challenging games against Afghanistan and New Zealand on the horizon.

Afghanistan, on the other hand, suffered a five-wicket defeat in their first match against New Zealand, but the result did not tell the full story. Their batsmen showed admirable intent and confidence to put in a competitive performance on the day. However, the bowling attack struggled to maintain control at crucial moments and will look to tighten things up in this clash. Despite the loss, Afghanistan can take heart from the positive mentality they displayed and they will aim to translate that belief into a stronger, more all-round performance against South Africa.

SA vs AFG, T20 World Cup 2026: Match details

Date and time: February 11; 11:00 AM IST / 5:30 AM GMT
Place: 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 Promotion Report

The Narendra Modi Stadium has a reputation for hosting high-scoring matches and the conditions suit the batsmen to a great extent. The pitch generally provides good rhythm and bounce, allowing the ball to land cleanly on the bat and encouraging smooth hitting. This gives the batsmen the confidence to hit the ball freely, making the powerplay a crucial phase for teams looking to build a strong platform and score big runs.

That said, the fast bowlers didn’t completely drop out of the game early on. With a new surface and a new ball, there’s usually some movement and supply going on, rewarding bowlers who stay disciplined and change their pace wisely. However, as the game progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, allowing for spin on the ball. The grip of the ball starts to increase and timing becomes more difficult, especially in the middle rounds.

squad

South Africa: Quinton Kirk (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Rox Ricklton, Devalde Blevis, David Miller, Jason Smil, Marco Jain, Marco, Kagos Maharaj, Rabada, Anrich Nogi, Ranji Ngibus, Lon Mahok, Sterry Botha.

Afghanistan: Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmed, Abdullah Ahmedzai, Seediqullah Attar, Fazal Haq Faruqi, Rehmanullah Gurbaz, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mohammad De Ishaq, Shahidullah Kamal, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujibur-ur-Rehman, Darwish Rasouli, Ibrahim Zadran

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