The ICC T20 World Cup match between South Africa and Afghanistan, held on February 11, 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, concluded with a thrilling victory for South Africa in the second super over. According to Daily Qudrat, the initial match ended in a tie, prompting a super over where Afghanistan batted first, scoring 17 runs. South Africa successfully chased this target, securing their win. Express News highlighted that Afghanistan's captain, Rashid Khan, won the toss and opted to field first, expressing the need for 'joint effort' to win and emphasizing improvements in 'power play batting and middle overs bowling.' The Afghan team made a strategic change by replacing Zia-ur-Rehman with Noor Ahmad in the playing eleven, while South Africa included George Linde in place of Corbin Bosch.