In one of the most thrilling matches of the T20 World Cup 2026, South Africa narrowly beat Afghanistan in a double Super Over thriller after a tie in regular play at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This match will be remembered as one of the greatest in T20 history, with electrifying batting, intense pressure, and crucial performances from both teams.
South Africa Innings: Big Partnerships Fuel 187
South Africa chose to bat first and started off well, scoring a good total:
Reached 50 in 6.4 overs
Crossed 100 in 10.2 overs with half-centuries from Quinton de Kock (59 off 41) and Ryan Rickelton (61 off 28)
Scored a 100-run partnership in just 52 balls, setting the tone for the match
South Africa scored 187/6 in 20 overs, with contributions from all the players.
???????? Afghanistan Innings: Gurbaz Blasts a Storming 84
Afghanistan batted aggressively as well:
Reached 50 in 3.6 overs, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz leading the charge
Gurbaz continued to play aggressively, scoring 84 off 42 balls, including some massive hitting that kept Afghanistan in the match
Afghanistan scored an equal total to South Africa's, finishing on 187 all out in 19.4 overs, taking the match to a Super Over.
Super Over Drama — Two Times Over!
The match didn’t end there either:
First Super Over
Afghanistan scored 17/0
South Africa equalized with 17/1, taking the match to a second Super Over.
Second Super Over
South Africa set a tough target of 23/0
Afghanistan fought back but finished with 19/2, falling short on the final delivery.
Player of the Match
Lungi Ngidi (South Africa)
Had crucial bowling performances with 3/26, helping to keep Afghanistan in check and allowing South Africa to stay in the match throughout.
Final Result
South Africa: 187/6 (20 overs)
Afghanistan: 187 all out (19.4 overs)
Super Over 1: 17/1 each
Super Over 2: South Africa 23/0 | Afghanistan 19/2
Result: South Africa won (after two Super Overs)