South Africa vs Afghanistan
LIVE Match 13 • T20 World Cup 2026 • Ahmedabad
Probable XI & Team News
South Africa Update: The Proteas are looking to maintain their momentum in Group D. Aiden Markram's side has a balanced attack, but the focus will be on their explosive middle order. Heinrich Klaasen's battle against the Afghan spinners will be the defining contest of the match.
Afghanistan Update: The Blue Tigers are always dangerous in subcontinent conditions. Rashid Khan leads a world-class spin attack. Their batting relies heavily on the opening pair of Gurbaz and Zadran to provide a solid platform against the South African pace battery.
- Quinton de Kock (WK)
- Reeza Hendricks
- Aiden Markram (C)
- Heinrich Klaasen
- David Miller
- Tristan Stubbs
- Marco Jansen
- Keshav Maharaj
- Gerald Coetzee
- Kagiso Rabada
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK)
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Gulbadin Naib
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Mohammad Nabi
- Najibullah Zadran
- Rashid Khan (C)
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Noor Ahmad
- Naveen-ul-Haq
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Match Preview: South Africa vs Afghanistan (Match 13)
A thrilling Group D contest awaits as South Africa faces Afghanistan in Match 13 of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. While South Africa boasts firepower, Afghanistan's spin wizardry makes them a massive threat, especially in a day game in India.
Pitch Report: Ahmedabad
As a day game starting at 11 AM, the pitch might be on the drier side, potentially assisting spinners more than usual. However, the boundaries are large, so running between wickets is key. A total of 160-170 will be very competitive given the quality of bowling on both sides.
Key Battles to Watch
- 🌪️ Rashid Khan vs Heinrich Klaasen: The world's best spinner against one of the most destructive players of spin. A blockbuster contest.
- 🚀 Kagiso Rabada vs Rahmanullah Gurbaz: Pace and bounce vs aggressive stroke play at the top of the order.
- 🏏 Marco Jansen vs Ibrahim Zadran: The left-arm angle and height of Jansen will test Zadran's technique early on.
FAQs: South Africa vs Afghanistan Live
Q: What time does the SA vs AFG match start?
A: The match begins at 11:00 AM IST on February 11, 2026.
Q: Where can I watch the match?
A: Watch live on the player above. Viewers in South Africa can tune into SuperSport, while fans in Afghanistan can watch on Ariana TV.
Q: Who is the favorite?
A: South Africa starts as favorites, but Afghanistan has a history of upsetting big teams in World Cups.