Epic T20 Thriller: South Africa Edge Afghanistan After Two Super Overs In Ahmedabad

Epic T20 Thriller: South Africa Edge Afghanistan After Two Super Overs In Ahmedabad

Cricket fans were treated to one of the most unforgettable matches in T20 World Cup history as South Africa narrowly defeated Afghanistan after two thrilling super overs at Ahmedabad.

The game saw high drama from the start. South Africa posted 187‑6, led by explosive half-centuries from Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton, before Afghanistan’s chase was kept alive by Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who smashed 84 off 42 balls. Cameos from Azmatullah Omarzai and Rashid Khan added 22 and 20 runs respectively, setting the stage for a nail-biting finish.

Last-Minute Drama

Needing 13 runs off the final over with only one wicket left, Afghanistan were handed a lifeline through two no-balls from Kagiso Rabada. But with two runs required from three balls, Fazalhaq Farooqi was run out attempting a second, forcing a super over.

In a rare spectacle, the first super over ended tied at 17 runs each. It was only in the second super over that the Proteas emerged victorious. David Miller’s 16 from four balls propelled South Africa to 23-0, while Keshav Maharaj sealed the win by taking two crucial wickets. Afghanistan finished just four runs short, bringing the stadium to fever pitch.

Key Moments and Stats

• De Kock reached fifty in 34 balls; Rickelton in 23 balls.

• The second-wicket partnership of 114 runs set a competitive total for South Africa.

• Afghanistan raced to 50-0 in just four overs, before Lungi Ngidi struck to break momentum.

• Rahmanullah’s half-century kept Afghanistan in contention, with Noor Ahmad adding a quick 15 off nine balls to force the first super over.

This match marked the third time a men’s T20 international required multiple super overs, joining the 2024 India vs Afghanistan semi-final and the Netherlands vs Nepal game in 2025.

What’s Next?

South Africa now face New Zealand at the same venue, while Afghanistan will battle United Arab Emirates in Delhi. Both teams remain in contention, but the thrilling clash in Ahmedabad will be remembered as a classic for years to come.

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