The group-stage clash between South Africa and Afghanistan has entered the second Super Over after the two sides reached a tie in the previous one, each scoring 17 runs.

The match was initially tied as Afghanistan posted 187 all out in their chase after South Africa scored 187-6.

 South Africa’s Marco Jansen (L) delivers a ball as Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran looks on during the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Afghanistan and South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Feb 11, 2026. — AFP
South Africa’s Marco Jansen (L) delivers a ball as Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran looks on during the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Afghanistan and South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Feb 11, 2026. — AFP

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