South Africa clinched a dramatic victory over Afghanistan in a thrilling double super over contest in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
After both teams posted 187 in regulation play, powered by Ryan Rickleton, Quinton de Kock and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, the match went into super overs. Afghanistan matched South Africa in the first, forcing a second decider.
David Miller and Tristan Stubbs smashed 23 in the second super over, setting a daunting target. Despite Gurbaz’s late heroics, Keshav Maharaj held his nerve to seal an unforgettable win for the Proteas.