South Africa triumphed over Afghanistan in a gripping double super over showdown in Group D of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Initially, South Africa, after a shaky start, rallied with a 116-run partnership between Quinton de Kock (59 off 41) and Ryan Rickleton (61 off 28) to reach 187/6. In response, Afghanistan, fueled by Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s explosive 84, equaled the score despite losing crucial wickets, leading to a tense final over and a decisive run-out that forced the match into a super over.
In the first super over, Afghanistan scored 17 runs, matched by South Africa with powerful hitting from Dewald Brevis and Tristan Stubbs. The second super over saw Stubbs and David Miller propel South Africa to 23/0, intensifying the pressure on Afghanistan. Gurbaz almost engineered a remarkable comeback by smashing three consecutive sixes in the last super over bowled by Keshav Maharaj. However, his dismissal off the final ball limited Afghanistan to 19/2, securing a dramatic victory for South Africa.
This memorable encounter, characterized by a tied game, a tied super over, and standout performances from Gurbaz, Miller, and Stubbs, will be etched in T20 World Cup history as one of the most unforgettable matches.
