South Africa Win Double Super Over Thriller

The SA vs AFG double Super Over thriller at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has just etched itself into cricket folklore! South Africa survived an absolute heart-stopper, edging out Afghanistan by 4 runs in the second Super Over after ties in regulation play and the first extra over. This epic unfolded at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 11, 2026 – a match packed with drama, near-misses, heroic knocks, and sheer chaos that fans are already calling one of the greatest T20 games ever played!

The Rollercoaster Unfolds

South Africa, batting first, posted a competitive 187/6 in their 20 overs. Ryan Rickelton anchored with a classy 61, while Quinton de Kock blasted 59 in a fiery 116-run opening stand. Afghanistan’s bowlers fought back fiercely – Azmatullah Omarzai claimed 3/41, and Rashid Khan chipped in with 2/28 to keep the total in check.

Afghanistan’s reply was explosive! Rahmanullah Gurbaz produced a masterclass, smashing 84 off just 42 balls to drag his side right into contention. Despite Lungi Ngidi’s brilliant 3/26, the chase boiled down to the wire – needing 13 off the final over. Cue the mayhem: no-balls, wides, sixes from the tail, and a dramatic last-ball twist that tied the scores at 187 after 19.4 overs for Afghanistan. Super Over time!

First Super Over: Tied at 17 – Pure Tension!

Afghanistan batted first and raced to 17/0 with effortless boundaries. South Africa responded with 17/1, saved by a clutch last-ball effort from Tristan Stubbs to force yet another tie. Unbelievable drama!

Second Super Over: The Decider – Proteas Hold Nerve!

South Africa smashed 23/0 – explosive power-hitting from Stubbs and David Miller (who hammered 16 off four balls) under insane pressure. Afghanistan chased valiantly, with Gurbaz blasting three massive sixes off Keshav Maharaj, but they finished 19/2. Maharaj’s final-ball wicket sealed it – South Africa win by 4 runs!

This wasn’t just a victory; it was redemption after South Africa “choked” twice (in regulation and first Super Over), only to roar back in the decider. Afghanistan came agonizingly close to their first T20I win over the Proteas and a historic upset, but the resilience of Markram’s men prevailed in what commentators hail as an instant classic.

Standout Stars

• South Africa: Ryan Rickelton (61), Quinton de Kock (59), Tristan Stubbs & David Miller (Super Over heroes), Lungi Ngidi (3/26 + composure), Keshav Maharaj (match-winning final over).
• Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (84 – breathtaking innings), Azmatullah Omarzai (all-round brilliance), Rashid Khan (tight control).

Cricket delivered absolute cinema: sixes raining, no-balls costing dearly, tied Super Overs, and a finish that left the world speechless. South Africa keep their Group D campaign roaring, while Afghanistan showed why they’re a genuine threat – heartbreak today, but massive respect!

Relive the insanity with official ICC highlights videos on YouTube or the ICC website for every boundary, wicket, and nail-biting moment.

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