SA vs AFG live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 WC 2026 match?
The Proteas enter the fixture in high spirits after a commanding 57-run win over Canada in their campaign opener
A gripping battle of momentum unfolded at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as South Africa posted a competitive 187 for 6 against Afghanistan in Match 13 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. After being put in to bat, the Proteas recovered from an early setback through a dominant second-wicket partnership between Ryan Rickelton and Quinton de Kock, who seized control of the innings with aggressive strokeplay.
South Africa lost Aiden Markram early for 5 off 8 balls, dismissed by Fazalhaq Farooqi while attempting to clear the long-on boundary. However, Rickelton and de Kock steadied the innings with a fluent stand that shifted the momentum back in South Africa’s favour.
Half-centuries put Proteas in command
De Kock anchored the innings brilliantly, bringing up his 19th T20I half-century in just 34 balls and guiding South Africa past the 100-run mark. Rickelton complemented him perfectly, racing to his maiden T20 World Cup fifty off only 23 deliveries as the duo pushed their partnership beyond the century mark and looked set for a massive total.
Rashid’s double strike swings momentum
Just when South Africa seemed to be cruising, Afghanistan’s spinners clawed their way back into the contest. Rashid Khan turned the game on its head with a decisive over, first removing de Kock for 59 off 41 balls before dismissing Rickelton for a blazing 61 off 28 balls two deliveries later. The twin blows halted South Africa’s charge and injected fresh energy into Afghanistan’s bowling effort.
Late flourish lifts South Africa to 187
Dewald Brevis added a handy 23 off 19 balls to keep the scoreboard moving before Azmatullah Omarzai struck twice in quick succession, sending back Brevis and Tristan Stubbs to stall the momentum again. In the closing stages, David Miller’s unbeaten 20 off 15 balls and Marco Jansen’s quickfire 16 off 7 ensured South Africa finished strongly, stitching a valuable 28-run stand that lifted the total to a challenging 187 for 6 in 20 overs.
South Africa scorecard:
| South Africa (20 ovs maximum) | ||||||
| Batting | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Aiden Markram (c) | c Mohammad Nabi b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.5 |
| Quinton de Kock † | c Ibrahim Zadran b Rashid Khan | 59 | 41 | 5 | 3 | 143.9 |
| Ryan Rickelton | lbw b Rashid Khan | 61 | 28 | 5 | 4 | 217.85 |
| Dewald Brevis | c Mohammad Nabi b Azmatullah Omarzai | 23 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 121.05 |
| David Miller | not out | 20 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Tristan Stubbs | c Mujeeb Ur Rahman b Azmatullah Omarzai | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Marco Jansen | c Sediqullah Atal b Azmatullah Omarzai | 16 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 228.57 |
| Extras | (b 1, w 1) 2 | |||||
| Total | 20 Ov (RR: 9.35) 187/6 | |||||
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8 | 12 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 10 | 7 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 4 | 0 | 41 | 3 | 10.25 | 7 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| Noor Ahmad | 3 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 11.66 | 4 |
The coin flip of the match went in Afghanistan's way who opted to bowl first. Captain's take after toss: Aiden Markram (SA): We would have bowled first as well, quite a bit of moisture, but not a bad thing to bat. Put the runs on the board and apply the pressure. We had a good game against Canada and had a nice workaround. One change for us - we have one change, we're playing the extra spinner in George Linde, he replaces Corbon Bosch. Rashid Khan (AFG): We will bowl first. Fresh wicket and we're looking forward to chase. Against the big teams in the WC, it's a must-win game for us, need to put in the effort, don't worry about the result, but just put your energy on the field. It's a home ground, I have played for GT over the years in the IPL. I think this pitch will get better as the game goes on, that's the reason we're chasing. A couple of areas where we can improve - batting in the powerplay and we missed our lengths in the previous game. One change, Ziaur Rahmjan misses out, Noor Ahmad is in.
South Africa vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup 2026: Playing 11
South Africa playing 11: Aiden Markram(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi
Afghanistan playing 11: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan(c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi
But how can fans across the globe witness the marquee ICC tournament action live without visiting the stadium? Take a look.
South Africa vs Afghanistan ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Broadcasting details
| ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Broadcast and streaming partners | |||
| Territory/Region | TV Broadcast Partner(s) | Digital/Streaming Platform(s) | Key Coverage Features |
| India | Star Sports | JioHotstar | Five languages on TV + digital; extra regional feeds on JioHotstar; vertical live feed; 360 view and multi-cam; Marathi and Indian Sign Language for India matches, semis and final |
| Sri Lanka (co-host) | Dialog TV, TV Supreme (FTA), PEO TV | ThePapare.com, Dialog Play app | Sinhala feed available on TV and digital |
| Bangladesh | T Sports, Nagorik TV | Rabbithole | Covered via Total Sports Management |
| Nepal | Kantipur TV | ICC.tv (Nepali commentary feed for select territories) | Selected matches locally produced with Nepali commentary |
| Bhutan | Star Sports (via distribution partners) | Not specified | Star Sports available via partners |
| Maldives | Star Sports (via distribution partners) | Not specified | Star Sports available via partners |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event | NOW | Hindi commentary for semi-finals and final |
| Italy | Sky Italia | Sky Italia platforms | All Italy matches + semis and final |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport digital platforms | Full coverage across platforms |
| Australia | Not specified (Prime Video only mentioned) | Prime Video | Hindi commentary for India matches, semis and final |
| New Zealand | SKY Sport | Not specified | Hindi commentary for India matches, semis and final |
| Pakistan | PTV, PTV Home | Myco, Tamasha, ARY Zapp, Tapmad | Urdu commentary feed for Pakistan matches |
| United States & Canada | Willow TV | Willow DTC, CricBuzz DTC, Willow YouTube | All 55 matches in English/Hindi; USA matches free in US & Canada; USA matches also free on YouTube |
| UAE & MENA | CricLife Max | StarzPlay | Also screened via cinema partnerships across Middle East |
| Caribbean Islands | ESPN | Not specified | All matches live |
| Latin America | Not specified | Disney+ | Streaming coverage |
| Brazil | ESPN (select matches) | Not specified | Portuguese commentary on select matches |
| Pacific Islands | PNG Digicel | Not specified | Linear coverage |
| Singapore | Hub Sports 4 | Not specified | Linear coverage |
| Afghanistan | Lemar TV | Not specified | Commentary in Pashto and Dari |
| Netherlands | Not specified | NOS | Streams all Netherlands matches live |
| Malaysia | CricBuzz channel (via Astro Cricket) | Not specified | Coverage through CricBuzz partnerships |
| Hong Kong | CricBuzz channel (via PCCW) | Not specified | Coverage through CricBuzz partnerships |
| In-flight/At sea | Sport 24 | Sport 24 | Live coverage while travelling |
| All remaining territories | Not specified | ICC.tv | Live and free streaming; multi-language commentary incl Japanese and Bahasa; select matches on ICC YouTube |
South Africa vs Afghanistan ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Today’s match live streaming and telecast details
When will the South Africa vs Afghanistan match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 take place?
The South Africa vs Afghanistan match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be played on Wednesday, February 11.
What will be the venue for the South Africa vs Afghanistan match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026?
The South Africa vs Afghanistan match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
What time will the toss for the South Africa vs Afghanistan match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 take place?
The toss for the South Africa vs Afghanistan match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will take place at 10.30 am IST.
What time will the first ball of the South Africa vs Afghanistan match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 be bowled?
The first ball of the South Africa vs Afghanistan match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be bowled at 11 am IST.
Where to watch the live telecast of the South Africa vs Afghanistan match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India?
The live telecast of the South Africa vs Afghanistan match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be available on the Star Sports Network in India.
Where to watch the live streaming of the South Africa vs Afghanistan match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India?
The live streaming of the South Africa vs Afghanistan match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India.