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News India Live, Digital Desk: In the 13th match of T20 World Cup 2026, South Africa won in the stipulated 20 overs. 187/6 Has set a challenging score of Rs. The Afghanistan team, which won the toss and came to bowl first, was initially pushed on the backfoot by the Proteas batsmen, however, the Afghan bowlers made a good comeback in the last overs.
Highlights of South Africa’s innings
De Kock-Rickleton century partnership: After the early dismissal of captain Aiden Markram (5), Quinton de Kock (59) And Ryan Rickleton (61) Took charge. For the second wicket between the two 114 runs There was an aggressive partnership.
Middle Order Struggle: At one time South Africa was moving towards the score of 200+, but Rashid Khan turned the tide of the match by dismissing both the set batsmen in the same over.
Finishing Touch: In the last overs, thanks to the innings of David Miller (20*) and Marco Johnson (16), the team could reach a respectable score of 187.
afghanistan bowling
Rashid Khan’s magic: Captain Rashid Khan bowling brilliantly 2 wickets for 28 runs in 4 overs Crackle.
Azmatullah Omarzai: Omarzai has the most 3 wickets However, they proved a bit expensive (41 runs).
Live Chase: Afghanistan’s explosive start
Chasing the target of 188 runs, the Afghanistan team has also adopted an aggressive stance.
Score (5 overs): 51/2
Rehmanullah Gurbaz Looking in great form and is present at the crease after scoring 33 runs.
Lungi Ndi has sent Ibrahim Zadran (12) and Gulbadin Naib (0) to the pavilion, giving success to South Africa.
Importance of the match (Group D Scenario)
This match for Afghanistan ‘Do or die’ As it is. If they lose today, they will almost be out of the race for the Super-8. At the same time, South Africa would like to strengthen its position further with this victory.