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ICC T20 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS: The Afghanistan vs South Africa produced a gem of the game, where both teams fight it till the end of two super overs. But Proteas prevail in the second super over.

Afghanistan, despite their valiant performances, have been winless after two games in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026

The Proteas enter the fixture in high spirits after a commanding 57-run win over Canada in their campaign opener

Afghanistan will be aiming to bounce back after a tough loss to New Zealand in their T20 World Cup opening match.

Aiden Markram's South Africa come into this match with a boost of confidence after a commanding 57-run victory over Canada. With that win under their belt, they'll be eager to maintain their momentum.

With New Zealand and South Africa starting their campaigns with a win, it is the Kiwis who stay on top with back-to-back wins in the group.

South Africa captain Aiden Markram said his side clicked in all three departments of the game in their comfortable 57-run win over Canada in their opening Group D match of the T20 World Cup here on Monday. Markram led from the front with a flamboyant half-century as South Africa registered a comprehensive win over Canada. Sent in to bat, Markram blasted 10 fours and a six on way to a 59 off 32 balls. Ryan Rickelton (33), Quinton de Kock (25), Tristan Stubbs (34) and David Miller (39) also made useful contributions as South Africa posted 213 for 4 after being asked to take first strike. In reply, Canada could manage just 156 for 8 in their stipulated 20 overs with Navneet Dhaliwal (64) emerging as their top scorer. "Important (to win), we've seen at the start, anyone can beat anyone. You don't take anyone lightly. All three areas we were solid tonight. (Selection) Always conditions based, but doesn't make it easier. Guys are pushing to be part of the XI, going to be a squad effort .

Skipper Aiden Markram led from the front with a flamboyant half-century as South Africa registered a comprehensive 57-run win over Canada in their opening Group D T20 World Cup match here on Monday. Sent in to bat, Markram blasted 10 fours and a six on way to a 59 off 32 balls. Ryan Rickelton (33), Quinton de Kock (25), Tristan Stubbs (34) and David Miller (39) also made useful contributions as South Africa posted 213 for 4 after being asked to take first strike. In reply, Canada could manage just 156 for 8 in their stipulated 20 overs with Navneet Dhaliwal (64) emerging as their top scorer. Canada had a torrid start to their chase, losing skipper Dilpreet Bajwa who edged a Lungi Ngidi (4/31) delivery to wicket-keeper Quinton de Kock in the first ball of the innings. Thereafter, Dhaliwal and Yuvraj Samra piled up 17 runs in the first two overs before losing two wickets. Ngidi struck twin blows in the third over, first removing Samra as he edged one to de Kock and then two balls la

South Africa begin their T20 World Cup campaign against Canada, looking to lift their recent form after a mixed run since the 2024 final defeat to India

Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada will be vital for South Africa on a batting-friendly surface in Ahmedabad

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Ishan Kishan scored 53 runs off just 20 balls, with the help of two fours and seven sixes, before getting retired out

Saikat was also part of the ICC umpires' panel for the India vs New Zealand ODI series played last month

As hosts and favourites, India enters the tournament with strong momentum, bolstered by their recent series win against New Zealand.

India's senior side will play one warm-up match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 against South Africa

The West Indies got a consolation win off South Africa after rain reduced their Twenty20 match to a shootout at the Wanderers. South Africa won the series 2-1 and the West Indies won the last match by six runs on the DLS method in a thrilling finish on Saturday. Rain delayed the start of the match for nearly two hours and reduced it to 16 overs per side. The West Indies was 66-1 after six overs when an hour-long rain delay reduced the game to 10 overs per side. West Indies reached 114-3. Captain Shai Hope hit 48 runs off 25 balls and Shimron Hetmyer 48 not out off 22. They hit 10 sixes between them. One by Hetmyer hit a spectator in the head while he was lying on his back. The man quickly stood up and clapped. South Africa's target was 125 and it fell short at 118-6. Quinton de Kock took 18 off the first over but captain Aiden Markram was caught off a top-edged pull in the second. De Kock went for 28 off 14, Ryan Rickelton hit straight to long-on on 15 and Dewald Brevis went two

South Africa will aim to secure a clean sweep against West Indies in their final T20I assignment before the ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Today's hundred puts de Kock draw level with David Miller and Rilee Rossouw, with all three South Africans now owning two T20I centuries each

South Africa vs West Indies 2nd T20 highlights: With the loss in Centurion, West Indies now have three straight T20I series losses to their name

South Africa will aim to keep the momentum going in Centurion in their final T20I assignment before the ICC T20 World Cup 2026