SA vs AFG Head to Head Records- T20 World Cup 2026, Match 13

SA vs AFG will be played on Feb 11 [Source: ProteasMenCSA, CricCrazyJohns/X.com]

In a Group C clash on February 11, South Africa will face Afghanistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, at 11 AM (IST) at the T20 World Cup 2026.

The Proteas are coming into this match with a win in their tournament opener at the same venue against Canada, convincingly defeating them by 57 runs. Afghanistan faced New Zealand in their first match and were defeated by 5 wickets in Chennai, which makes it a crucial match for them.

South Africa vs Afghanistan Preview Match 13

The South African spirits are high after a fine preparation before the T20 World Cup, facing India across formats, followed by a competitive SA20 season and West Indies T20Is. Captain Aiden Markram looked in a great touch against Canada, scoring 59 off 32, followed by strong finishes from David Miller's 39* (23) and Tristan Stubbs' 34* (19).

The bowling department was led by a match-winning 4/31 from Lungi Ngidi and a 2/30 from Marco Jansen to give the team a huge boost in the net run rate before facing Afghanistan and New Zealand. A win over the Afghans would put them one foot in the Super 8 stage.

On the other hand, Afghanistan were not completely outplayed by the Kiwis. Gulbadin Naib was promoted to 3 and scored a 63 off 35, followed by multiple cameos to reach 182 runs at the Chepauk. Even Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who recently picked a hattrick picked a couple of quick wickets for his 2/31.

However, following the loss at the hands of the Blackcaps, it will be a must-win match for them against South Africa before they face the UAE and Canada.

SA vs AFG Head to Head Records (Overall)

SA vs AFG Head to Head Records in T20Is

SA vs AFG Highest Team Total In T20Is

South Africa scored 209/5 in 20 overs of the first innings when they faced Afghanistan at the Wankhede Stadium during the 2016 edition of the tournament.

SA vs AFG Lowest Team Total in T20Is

Afghanistan was bowled out for 56 runs in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024 in just 11.5 overs at Tarouba.

SA vs AFG  Highest Individual Score in T20Is

AB de Villiers' 29-ball-64 in the aforementioned match at the Wankhede Stadium in 2016 helped the Proteas post 209 in the first innings. He scored four fours and five sixes on the night.

SA vs AFG Best Bowling Figures in T20Is

The former South African pacer Morne Morkel picked 4/20 in 3 overs when they met Afghanistan in the 2010 edition of the tournament. They bowled out Afghanistan for 80 runs and defended 140 runs in Bridgetown.

Most Runs In SA vs AFG T20Is

Former SA skipper AB de Villiers has 81 runs in 2 innings against the opponents. He struck these runs at a strike rate of 162 and has the best of 64 (29).

Most Wickets in SA vs AFG T20Is

Three South African pacers, Morne Morkel, Chris Morris and Kagiso Rabada have 4 wickets each against Afghanistan. Morkel and Morris only faced them once, and the former has a better economy of 6.66 for his 4/20.

Top Run Scorer of the last SA vs AFG T20Is

The last time these two sides went head-to-head was in the all-important semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024. Reeza Hendricks got the most runs on that day, scoring 29* (25) with three fours and a six to chase down 57 runs.

Top Wicket Taker of the last SA vs AFG T20Is

During the 2024 clash in Tarouba, Marco Jansen with the new ball and Tabraiz Shamsi with his left-arm wrist spin picked 3 wickets each. Jansen finished with 3/16 (4), while Shamsi got 3/6 (1.5).

SA vs AFG T20I form (Last 5 matches)

Conclusion

The Group D dynamics suggest a thrilling contest coming up in Ahmedabad between the two sides that made it to the final and semi-final of the last edition, respectively. So far, Afghanistan have never gotten the better of South Africa in T20Is and would ideally want to change it to stay in contention for the Super Eights.

Considering the forms the previous head-to-head records, the Proteas have a clear edge over the Asians. Additionally, South Africa have spent enough time in India in the last few months, which means they are ready for whatever is in front of them. As things stand, they are well-placed to put one foot into the Super 8s with a win here.