South Africa will face Afghanistan in Match 13 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on February 11 at 11:00 AM IST.
This is an important Group-stage match. South Africa started their campaign with a strong win, while Afghanistan are under pressure after losing their opening game.
SA vs AFG Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | South Africa vs Afghanistan, Match 13 |
| Date | February 11, 2026 |
| Time | 11:00 AM IST |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
Match Preview
South Africa
South Africa began the tournament with a dominant win over Canada and look confident. Their batting unit is in good form, and the pace attack is well suited for Indian conditions.
Key Players
- Quinton de Kock
- Aiden Markram
- David Miller
- Kagiso Rabada
- Marco Jansen
Strengths
- Powerful top order
- Quality fast-bowling attack
- Good momentum from the first match
Afghanistan
Afghanistan reached the semifinals in the previous T20 World Cup but started this tournament with a loss. Another defeat could seriously hurt their qualification chances.
Their batting has the ability to post big totals, but bowling struggled in the first game.
Key Players
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Rashid Khan
- Mohammad Nabi
- Azmatullah Omarzai
Concerns
- Bowling form below expectations
- Pressure situation after first defeat
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 3 |
| Afghanistan | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| South Africa | L, W, W, L, W |
| Afghanistan | W, W, W, L, L |
Weather & Pitch Report
Weather
- Temperature: 24–26°C
- Humidity: 40–45%
- Rain: No chance
Pitch Report
- Batting-friendly surface
- Pacers will get good bounce and carry
- High-scoring game expected
Chasing Record: Average (33%)
Narendra Modi Stadium T20I Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 12 |
| Bat First Wins | 8 |
| Bat Second Wins | 4 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 170 |
| Highest Score | 234/4 |
| Lowest Score | 66 |
Predicted Playing XI
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
- Gulbadin Naib
- Sediqullah Atal
- Darwish Rasooli
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Mohammad Nabi
- Rashid Khan (c)
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Ziaur Rahman Sharifi
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Quinton de Kock
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Ryan Rickelton
- Ibrahim Zadran
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Aiden Markram
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Marco Jansen
- Gulbadin Naib
SA vs AFG Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Afghanistan are under pressure after losing their first game, and their bowling looked ineffective. South Africa, on the other hand, have a balanced squad with strong batting depth and quality pace options.
Considering current form, team balance, and head-to-head record, South Africa are favorites to win this match.
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| South Africa | No injury updates |
| Afghanistan | No injury updates |
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