Ahmedabad will witness an exciting showdown when South Africa takes on Afghanistan in the thirteenth match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on December 11 at the Narendra Modi Stadium.th February 11:00 am IST.
Get the best SA vs AFG Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 13.th ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
SA vs AFG Match Preview:
South Africa will face Afghanistan in 13th The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match will take place on Wednesday, 11th February 2026 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, and the competition will start at 11:00 AM IST. Moreover, this Group D match will be very important as both the teams will be aiming to stay ahead in the group which also includes New Zealand and Canada. Additionally, the huge boundaries in Ahmedabad and the pitch that usually offers genuine bounce will push both sides to maintain sharp fitness and execute smart plans. Therefore, the middle overs will likely dictate the pace, especially as spin bowling and aggressive hitting will struggle for control.
Meanwhile, South Africa are currently placed second in the Group D points table with 2 points from 1 match, having achieved 1 win and 0 loss so far. In contrast, Afghanistan remains at the third position after playing 1 match and registering 0 wins and 1 loss. Furthermore, South Africa made a strong start to their campaign against Canada as they gained early momentum and secured an impressive 57-run win. However, Afghanistan started with a tough challenge against New Zealand in Chennai and they lost by 5 wickets in a tight contest. As a result, Afghanistan will now enter this match under pressure as they will need a win to keep their Super 8 hopes alive.
South Africa had dominated in their previous match against Canada and won by 57 runs after posting an impressive score of 213/4. Furthermore, Aiden Markram led the innings with a quickfire 59 off 32 balls, while Lungi Ngidi completely disrupted the chase with a brilliant 4/31. On the other hand, Afghanistan fought hard against New Zealand in their last match but still lost by 5 wickets. Nevertheless, Gulbadin Naib stood firm for the Afghans and scored 63 runs from 35 balls to take his team to a competitive score, although ultimately fell short to the Kiwis.
These two teams have played 3 T20 matches against each other so far and South Africa has won all 3 matches while Afghanistan has won 0 matches. Furthermore, their most recent T20 World Cup encounter was in the 2024 semi-finals, where the Proteas registered an impressive win by 9 wickets. Therefore, South Africa will have a strong psychological advantage in this match. However, Afghanistan will still remain a serious threat as they understand the Indian conditions very well, and Rashid Khan’s vast experience at this venue could play a decisive role in this day’s encounter.
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SA vs AFG head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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South Africa |
3 |
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afghanistan |
0 |
SA vs AFG Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
24°C |
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weather forecast |
sunny |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
175 |
Records of chasing teams:
SA vs AFG Playing 11 (Predicted):
South Africa playing 11:
1) Quinton de Kock (Wicketkeeper)
2) Ryan Rickelton
3) Aiden Markram ©
4) Dewald Brevis
5) David Miller
6) Tristan Stubbs
7) Marco Jansson
8) Corbin Bosch
9) Kagiso Rabada
10) Lungi Ngidi
11) Keshav Maharaj
afghanistan playing 11: :
1) Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicketkeeper)
2) Ibrahim Zadran
3) Sadiqullah Atal
4) Darvesh Rasuli
5) Gulbadin Naib
6) Azmatullah Omarzai
7) Mohammad Nabi
8) Rashid Khan ©
9) Mujeeb Ur Rahman
10) Ziaur Rahman
11) Fazalhaq Farooqui
SA vs AFG Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Aiden Markram – South Africa’s stylish right-handed batsman and handy off-spin option, he played an impressive inning of 59 runs in the last match. |
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Quinton de Kock – South Africa’s experienced left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman, he contributed 25 runs in the last match while providing sharp skills behind the stumps. |
Raises up:
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Gulbadin Naib – Afghanistan’s reliable all-rounder, he offers right-arm strength and useful medium-fast pace, while also scoring 63 runs in the last match. |
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Gulbadin Naib – Afghanistan’s reliable all-rounder, he offers right-arm strength and useful medium-fast pace, while also scoring 63 runs in the last match. |
Budget Selection:
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Lungi Ngidi – A right-arm medium pacer from South Africa, he brings pace and bounce while applying consistent pressure with disciplined spells. |
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Darwish Rasooli – Afghanistan’s reliable right-handed middle-order batsman, he anchors the lineup with composure and the ability to control the innings. |
SA vs AFG ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock |
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vice captain |
Azmatullah Omarzai and Gulbadin Naib |
SA vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ryan Rickelton
- Batsmen – Ibrahim Zadran, Dewald Brevis
- All-rounders – Gulbadin Naib, Aiden Markram©, Azmatullah Umarzai (Vice-Captain), Marco Jansen
- Bowlers- Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan

SA vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Quinton de Kock©, Ryan Rickelton
- Batsmen – Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Dewald Brevis
- All-rounders – Gulbadin Naib (Vice Captain), Aiden Markram, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen
- Bowlers- Rashid Khan, Lungi Ngidi

SA vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today Match 13 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Shahidullah Kamal |
7.0 credit |
No |
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geogre linde |
7.5 credits |
No |
SA vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today Match 13 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
aiden markram |
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gl captaincy option |
quinton de kock |
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choice of punt |
Lungi Ngidi and Darwish Rasouli |
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dream11 combination |
3-2-4-2 |
SA vs AFG Match Winner Prediction:
Based on current form, South Africa will be a strong team and will be expected to win this match.


