In one of the most thrilling encounters of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, South Africa narrowly triumphed over Afghanistan in an unforgettable double Super Over at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. The match, destined to be etched in cricketing lore, concluded in a tie as both teams finished their 20 overs with 187 runs.
As the excitement built, the match proceeded to a Super Over, where South Africa initially scored 17 runs off six deliveries. Afghanistan responded with equal fervor, matching the score and pushing the game into a second Super Over.
This time, the Proteas batted first again, and Tristan Stubbs rose to the occasion, smashing his way to 23 runs, setting Afghanistan a challenging target of 24 runs in just six balls.
The spotlight then turned to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who had the crowd on the edge of their seats. Facing off against left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj, Gurbaz unleashed three massive sixes, shifting the momentum firmly in Afghanistan’s favor.
With seven runs required off the final ball, Maharaj delivered a wide, altering the equation to five needed from the last legal delivery. Fans held their breath as Gurbaz aimed to lift the final ball over the backward point fielder but ended up hitting straight to the fielder, sealing a dramatic victory for South Africa.
This nail-biting finish highlighted one of the most remarkable matches in T20 World Cup history, showcasing South Africa’s resilience and the thrilling essence of T20 cricket.