SA vs AFG Match Prediction [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]
South Africa and Afghanistan face off in the 13th fixture of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The match will be held on February 11 at 11:00 AM IST.
The Proteas will come into the contest full of confidence after recording a dominant win over Canada.
Afghanistan, on the other hand, looked promising in their match against New Zealand but were unable to take their chase to a winning conclusion. They are likely looking to regroup, tighten their execution, and then face off against South Africa in what could be a crucial group phase match.
South Africa vs Afghanistan: Current form (last 5 matches)
Team
Form
South Africa
L, L, W, W, L
Afghanistan
L, W, W, L, W
SA vs AFG: Key player battles
Rahmanullah Gurbaz vs Anrich Nortje
So far, Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 12 runs off 7 balls but was dismissed once by Nortje. That shows Anrich Nortje has managed to break through despite conceding runs. If Nortje strikes early, South Africa gain control. If Gurbaz survives, Afghanistan can get momentum quickly.
Aiden Markram vs Rashid Khan
Aiden Markram plays spin well. He uses soft hands, picks length early, and prefers working the ball into gaps rather than forcing big shots. Against Rashid Khan, that approach has largely worked.
In T20s, Markram has scored 66 runs off 55 balls against Rashid and has been dismissed only once. Rashid, however, remains a constant threat. His quick pace, flat trajectory and googly mean one mistake can change the game.
Ryan Rickelton vs Azmatullah Omarzai
Ryan Rickelton is coming in with confidence. Like Quinton de Kock, he enjoys playing pace and uses his reach well. His IPL experience across Indian venues helps him read conditions quickly.
Azmatullah Omarzai, however, is not just about pace. He bowls with discipline, mixes lengths well, and knows when to take the pace off. Against an in-form batter like Rickelton, his role will be to stay patient and force mistakes rather than chase wickets.
SA vs AFG top performers (among current squad members)
Most runs for SA vs AFG
Quinton de Kock has scored 50 runs against Afghanistan at 128.2 strike rate in two T20I innings.
Most wickets for SA vs AFG
Kagiso Rabada has picked four wickets against Afghanistan at 12.75 average and 7.28 economy.
Most runs for AFG vs SA
Rashid Khan has scored 19 runs against South Africa in two games at a 126.66 strike rate.
Most wickets for AFG vs SA
Mohammad Nabi has picked up two wickets against South Africa in two innings at 8.5 economy.
South Africa vs Afghanistan: Toss prediction
With the pitch expected to be flat and batting-friendly, the team winning the toss is likely to bat first. The Narendra Modi Stadium often gets better for stroke play early on, and setting a big total can put pressure on the chasing side. Given the possibility of a 180-200 plus score, captains may prefer runs on the board and let their bowlers defend under lights.
South Africa vs Afghanistan 1st innings score prediction
Powerplay: 60/2
Final score: 170
South Africa vs Afghanistan 2nd innings score prediction
Who will hit the most sixes in the South Africa vs Afghanistan Match 13?
Mohammad Nabi
Who will hit the most fours in the South Africa vs Afghanistan Match 13?
David Miller
SA vs AFG Match Winner Prediction: Who Will Win Match 13?
Afghanistan will be eager to settle old scores after their semi-final exit against South Africa in the 2024 T20 World Cup. They have match-winners and can be dangerous on their day, especially if early wickets fall.
However, South Africa look stronger overall. Their squad has more depth, balance, and experience in big matches.
On current form and conditions, South Africa start as favourites and are expected to win this contest, though Afghanistan can still make it competitive.
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SA vs AFG Match Prediction [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]
