T20 World Cup 2026: Match 13, SA vs AFG Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between South Africa vs Afghanistan?

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will continue with South Africa (SA) taking on Afghanistan (AFG) in Match No. 13 of the tournament at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Wednesday, February 11. 

Aiden Markram-led South Africa are coming off a dominant win over Canada by 57 runs. With that win, they will be in high spirits and looking to continue the momentum. Notably, the Proteas are playing the majority of their games in these venues and will be looking to use that to their benefit

Meanwhile, Afghanistan looked good initially against New Zealand, but eventually suffered a five-wicket defeat, as Tim Seifert took the team over the line. The Afghans will look to bounce back from that defeat and give South Africa a tough time in the middle.

SA vs AFG: Match Details

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad: Pitch Report

The pitch is expected to offer an even contest between batters and bowlers. Batters will need to spend some time settling at the crease before accelerating and scoring big runs in the later stages of the innings. The bowling side may find it challenging, as the large ground dimensions make wicket-taking difficult.

SA vs AFG: Head-to-Head Record in T20s

SA vs AFG: Predicted Playing XIs

South Africa:

Aiden Markram(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi

Afghanistan:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan(c), Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi

SA vs AFG: Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Aiden Markram

South Africa's skipper Aiden Markram could be the best batter in the upcoming game against Afghanistan. In the game against Canada, the right-handed batter gave a roaring start, smashing 59 runs off 32 balls at a strike rate of 184.37, and is currently the highest run-getter of his team in this tournament. If Markram gets going, the opposition bowlers will be in for a very tough time.

Probable Best Bowler: Rashid Khan

Afghanistan's star spinner and captain, Rashid Khan, could be the bowler to watch out for. While he bagged a single wicket in the previous game, Rashid will look to use his experience and trouble the South African batters. Having played immense cricket in Ahmedabad, he is well aware of the conditions ans will look to use in his advantage.

Today's Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match