Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz launched three consecutive sixes in the second Super Over of their T20 World Cup 2026 clash against South Africa at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday, February 11. The wicketkeeper-batter came in with Afghanistan needing 24 runs from the final four balls.
After Keshav Maharaj dismissed Mohammad Nabi for a two-ball duck, Gurbaz held his composure and cleared long-off with a massive hit, keeping Afghanistan in contention. He followed it up with two more towering sixes to long-on and deep mid-wicket, stunning the crowd.
However, Maharaj’s wide delivery momentarily slowed the momentum, and on the next ball, he bowled a precise delivery that Gurbaz could only send straight to a fielder in the inner circle. In the end, it was a heartbreaking finish for Afghanistan.
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South Africa prevail in an epic double Super Over | Match Highlights | T20WC 2026
Earlier, Afghanistan scored 17 runs in the first Super Over and then managed to hold South Africa to the same total in the second Super Over of their T20 World Cup 2026 encounter. In the main match, South Africa posted 187/6 in their 20 overs, propelled by half-centuries from Ryan Rickelton (61 off 28) and Quinton de Kock (59 off 41).
Azmatullah Omarzai claimed three wickets for Afghanistan, while captain Rashid Khan took two. In reply, Afghanistan matched the target of 187 but were bowled out in 19.4 overs. Rahmanullah Gurbaz led the innings with 84 runs off 42 balls, hitting seven sixes and four fours. Lungi Ngidi, who named Player of the Match, was the standout bowler with figures of 3/26.
Afghanistan’s Super 8 chances uncertain in T20 World Cup 2026
Following the defeat, Afghanistan’s qualification for the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 is uncertain, marking their second loss after a five-wicket defeat to New Zealand in their first match. They will face the United Arab Emirates on February 16 in Delhi and Canada on February 19 in Chennai to complete their group-stage fixtures.
Meanwhile, South Africa sit second in Group D, having won their opener against Canada by 57 runs before beating Afghanistan.
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