The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 moves forward with an intriguing Group-stage contest as South Africa face Afghanistan in the 13th match of the tournament. The encounter will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, February 11.
South Africa enter the match with confidence after a convincing opening victory. Their all-round performance in the previous game underlined depth in both batting and bowling, and the leadership group will be keen to carry that rhythm into another important fixture. Familiarity with Indian conditions could play a key role as the tournament progresses, and the Proteas will look to maximise that advantage.
Afghanistan, meanwhile, showed promise in phases during their first outing but were unable to maintain control in the latter half of the contest. While their top order and spin attack displayed intent, execution at crucial moments proved costly. This match presents an opportunity for them to regroup and challenge one of the stronger sides in the competition.
SA vs AFG Match 13 Match Information
| Match Fixture | South Africa vs Afghanistan – Match 13 |
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, February 11 |
| Time | 11:00 AM (IST) |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Live Streaming | JioStar Network & JioHotstar (app and website) |
Pitch and Conditions – Narendra Modi Stadium
The Ahmedabad surface is expected to offer balance. Batters who apply themselves early should be rewarded later in the innings, while bowlers may need to rely on discipline rather than sheer pace. The expansive boundaries place a premium on placement and running between the wickets, making partnerships particularly valuable.
T20 Head-to-Head Overview
| Matches Played | 03 |
| SA Won | 03 |
| AFG Won | 00 |
| No Result | 0 |
Probable Playing XIs
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, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi
SA vs AFG Match 13 Match Prediction Who Will Win Today
- South Africa Team Winner 🏆
