RSA vs AFG Match Prediction: 13th Match Group D T20I – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

RSA vs AFG match in this Group D clash brings together South Africa’s power-packed batting and pace depth against Afghanistan’s world-class spin attack. South Africa have historically dominated the head-to-head and appear more complete across all departments. Afghanistan, however, are capable of building sustained pressure in the middle overs through their spin bowlers—especially if the pitch slows down and offers grip as the match progresses.

Given the day start, the surface should be truer early on, favoring the side that bats first and applies scoreboard pressure. Afghanistan’s best chance lies in restricting South Africa to a par total and then chasing with discipline. South Africa’s advantage is their top-order acceleration and death-overs pace.

Match Overview– RSA vs AFG

Detail	Information
Location	Ahmedabad, India
Venue	Narendra Modi Stadium
Date	11 February 2026
Time	11:00 AM IST
Capacity	132,000

RSA vs AFG – Team Form (Most Recent First)

Team	Last Five
Afghanistan	L, L, W, W, W
South Africa	W, L, W, W, L

RSA vs AFG – Head-to-Head (Last 3)

Date	Result
27 Jun 2024	South Africa won by 9 wickets
20 Mar 2016	South Africa won by 37 runs
06 May 2010	South Africa won by 59 runs

Trend: South Africa have controlled every recent meeting.

RSA vs AFG, Weather Report

Narendra Modi Stadium is a fantastic cricket venue with a well-maintained pitch. Teams winning the toss often prefer to bat first, as the surface offers assistance. Fast bowlers thrive, particularly in the middle overs, when the pitch slows down. As it wears, pacers generate more movement and bounce, making batting challenging and increasing wicket-taking opportunities.

Weather Factor	Expected Conditions
Daytime High	31°C
Nighttime Low	17°C
Humidity	32%
Wind Speed	8 mph (~13 km/hr) (Northeast)
Rain Chance	0%
Cloud Cover	0% (Sunny/Clear)
UV Index	6 (High)

Recent Match Performance – RSA vs AFG

Statistic	Details
Total Matches Played	3
1st Batting Team Won	2
2nd Batting Team Won	1
No Result	0
Average Batting Score	173
Highest Score	209/5
Lowest Score	56/10
Pitch Report	Batting Friendly Pitch

Players to Watch (T20I Impact)

Team	Key Batters	Key Bowlers
Afghanistan	I. Zadran (Anchor) D. Rasooli (Momentum)	Mujeeb (PP Wickets) Noor Ahmad (Middle-over choke)
South Africa	Q. de Kock (Powerplay) A. Markram (Spin Stabilizer)	L. Ngidi (Strike Bowler) K. Rabada (Death Specialist)

Probable Playing XI

Position	Afghanistan (AFG)	South Africa (SA)
Top Order	R. Gurbaz (wk), I. Zadran, S. Atal	Q. de Kock (wk), A. Markram, R. Hendricks
Middle Order	D. Rasooli, M. Nabi, G. Naib	R. van der Dussen, H. Klaasen, D. Miller
All-Rounders	A. Omarzai, Rashid Khan (c)	C. Bosch, M. Jansen
Bowling Attack	Mujeeb, Noor Ahmad, F. Farooqi	L. Ngidi, K. Rabada, T. Shamsi

RSA vs AFG – Betting Tips (Clear & Practical)

Tip Category	Pick
Who Will Win the Toss	South Africa (Current trend favors Markram’s toss luck)
Match Winner	South Africa (RSA leads head-to-head 3–0)
Total Boundaries	38+ (On a flat track with a fast outfield)
Player of the Match	Quinton de Kock (Aggressive opener on a true bounce pitch)
1st Innings Total	185+ (Average scores have risen on this “Batting Paradise”)
Most Wickets	Rashid Khan (The primary threat even on batting-friendly tracks)

Final Prediction

South Africa’s balance—power up top, depth in the middle, and proven death bowling—gives them the edge. Afghanistan will compete strongly through spin, but over 40 overs South Africa should control the key phases.

Prediction: South Africa to win.

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