South Africa clinched a heart-stopping victory over Afghanistan in Match # 13 of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. They delivered one of the most dramatic contests so far. South Africa win by four runs in a Super Over after the teams were tied at 187 at the end of play.
Batting first, South Africa posted a competitive total of 187 powered by a composed top-order performance and late fireworks in the death overs. The Proteas looked in control for much of the game combining aggressive stroke play with smart running between the wickets to set Afghanistan a challenging target.
Afghanistan responded with remarkable resilience. Anchored by a steady middle-order partnership and a flurry of boundaries in the closing overs they kept the required run rate within reach. With nervous final over Afghanistan managed to level the scores at 187 sending the high-voltage clash into a Super Over.
With momentum seemingly on Afghanistan’s side the Super Over delivered even more drama. South Africa’s bowlers held their nerve under immense pressure executing Yorkers and tight lines to restrict Afghanistan on 17. Despite a brisk start Afghanistan fell just short of setting an imposing Super Over target.
Chasing in the Super Over South Africa displayed calmness and precision. A boundary at a crucial moment tilted the balance and the Proteas tied the super over.
Match # 13 of ICC men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is one of the standout encounters of the tournament so far. The narrow margin and dramatic tie highlighted the growing competitiveness of Afghanistan on the global stage, while underlining South Africa’s composure in crunch situations.
With this win South Africa gained crucial momentum in the group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 while Afghanistan earned widespread praise for pushing one of cricket’s strongest sides to the absolute limit.
As the tournament progresses fans can expect more thrilling contests but Match # 13 of ICC men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has already set a high benchmark for drama and excitement.