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South Africa vs Afghanistan LIVE SCORE T20 World Cup 2026: Ryan-Quinton hits fifty to keep SA flying

ICC T20 World Cup LIVE UPDATES: Australia will take on Ireland in the second match of the day at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo

Aditya Kaushik New Delhi

South Africa vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup 2026 live scorecard

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan won the toss and invited Aiden Markram-led South Africa to bat first in match 13 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.. Australia will then start their campaign against Ireland in the second match of the day at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Afghanistan seek redemption

In the first match of the day, South Africa take on Afghanistan in Match 13 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with both teams looking to strengthen their positions in the group.

Aiden Markram’s South Africa head into the contest riding high on confidence after a dominant 57-run victory over Canada. The Proteas were clinical with both bat and ball in that outing and will look to build on that momentum. Having already spent considerable time playing in Indian conditions, South Africa will aim to make the most of their familiarity with the surface in Ahmedabad, where pace and bounce can come into play early.

Afghanistan, meanwhile, will be eager to bounce back after a five-wicket defeat against New Zealand. Despite showing early promise, they were unable to defend their total as Tim Seifert’s unbeaten 65 guided the Black Caps home. Afghanistan will need a more complete performance to challenge South Africa in this crucial encounter.

Australia look for winning start

In the second match of the day, Australia will take on Ireland in Match 14 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, with both sides eager to set the tone early in the group stage.

Australia arrive with a point to prove after enduring a disappointing run in recent T20I cricket, including a 0-3 series defeat to Pakistan. Despite that setback, Mitchell Marsh’s side remains one of the strongest outfits in the competition, boasting explosive batting depth and a well-rounded bowling attack. The presence of match-winners such as Glenn Maxwell, Travis Head and Adam Zampa ensures Australia are always capable of turning games decisively in their favour.

Ireland, meanwhile, will look to draw confidence from their steady progress in the T20 format. Although they went down by 20 runs against Sri Lanka, encouraging performances from Harry Tector and George Dockrell underlined their growing competitiveness. Ireland will need a disciplined all-round display to trouble Australia.

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

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: LIVE TOSS

The toss for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match 14 between Australia and Ireland will take place at 2:30 PM IST.

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11:46 AM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs Afghanistan LIVE SCORE: South Africa 111 for 1 after 11 overs

Mujeeb comes back in the attack for Afghanistan

Ball 6: SIX. Tossed up on off, Rickelton gets underneath it and launches it high over long-on for a maximum, bringing up his fifty.

Ball 5: Tossed up on off, de Kock works it calmly down to long-on for a single.

Ball 4: FOUR. Dragged short by Mujeeb, de Kock swivels across and pulls it powerfully over mid-wicket, the boundary also bringing up his half-century.

Ball 3: Quicker outside off, de Kock tries to nudge it on the on-side but pushes it straight back to the bowler. No run.

Ball 2: Flighted outside off, Rickelton gets to the pitch and punches it down to long-on for one.

Ball 1: Flighted on middle and leg, de Kock nudges it softly towards mid-wicket and takes a single.

11:42 AM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs Afghanistan LIVE SCORE: South Africa 98 for 1 after 10 overs

Noor comes in the attack for Afghanistan

Ball 6: Flighted on middle, Rickelton tucks it wide of mid-wicket and they hurry back for two as the throw comes to the bowler’s end.

Ball 5: FOUR. Too full and wide outside off, Rickelton drives hard through extra-cover and a fumble in the field helps it race away to the boundary.

Ball 4: FOUR. Tossed up wide of off, Rickelton leans forward and drives on the rise through cover, finding the gap perfectly.

Ball 3: SIX. Overpitched and wide, Rickelton gets underneath it and swipes it high over mid-wicket for a big maximum.

Ball 2: Flighted on middle and leg, de Kock tucks it behind square on the on-side for a single.

Ball 1: SIX. Tossed up well outside off, de Kock frees his arms and launches it cleanly over long-on to start the over with a maximum.

11:37 AM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs Afghanistan LIVE SCORE: South Africa 74 for 1 after 9 overs

Rashid continues the attack for Afghanistan

Ball 6: Tossed up on middle, de Kock works it gently to mid-wicket and takes a single.

Ball 5: Loopy delivery outside off, de Kock drives but finds the fielder at cover. No run.

Ball 4: Dragged short and down leg, Rickelton swivels and pulls it backward of square on the on-side for a single.

Ball 3: FOUR. Rickelton brings out the reverse sweep, gets low and times it beautifully over backward point for a boundary.

Ball 2: Flighted on middle and leg, de Kock nudges it wide of mid-wicket and rotates the strike with a run.

Ball 1: FOUR. Tossed up on off, de Kock miscues the lofted drive but the ball drops short of long-on and runs away to the ropes after a misjudgment in the deep.

11:34 AM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs Afghanistan LIVE SCORE: South Africa 64 for 1 after 8 overs

Nabi continues the attack for Afghanistan

Ball 6: Flighted around off, de Kock uses soft hands and drops it wide of cover-point for a single.

Ball 5: Flatter and wider of off, Rickelton cuts it square on the off-side and picks up one.

Ball 4: Dropped short just outside off, Rickelton backs away but drives straight to cover-point. No run.

Ball 3: SIX. Fraction too full outside off, Rickelton gets down on one knee and slogsweeps it powerfully over wide long-on for a maximum.

Ball 2: Slower and turning away, Rickelton top-edges the slog-sweep and the ball loops over the keeper’s head, allowing two runs.

Ball 1: Flighted on middle and leg, de Kock works it through mid-wicket with soft hands for a single.

11:32 AM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs Afghanistan LIVE SCORE: South Africa 53 for 1 after 7 overs

Rashid Khan comes in the attack for Afghanistan

Ball 6: The wrong ’un dragged short and wide of off, de Kock backs away and chops it square on the off-side for a single.

Ball 6: Wide. Tossed up drifting down leg, de Kock misses the flick and despite an appeal from behind, it’s called a wide.

Ball 5: Flighted on off and slightly short, Rickelton punches it down to long-on for one.

Ball 4: Tossed up on middle and leg, de Kock nudges it in front of square on the on-side and takes a single.

Ball 3: SIX. Attempted wrong ’un but overpitched in the slot, de Kock backs away, opens the off-side and lofts it cleanly over long-off for a maximum.

Ball 2: Tossed up on off, de Kock closes the face early and the leading edge drops just short of Rashid. No run.

Ball 1: Flighted delivery from over the wicket, de Kock gets forward and defends solidly. No run.

11:26 AM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs Afghanistan LIVE SCORE: South Africa 43 for 1 after 6 overs

Md Nabi comes in the attack for Afghanistan

Ball 6: Dragged short by Nabi, de Kock rocks back and pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.

Ball 5: Tossed up wider of off, Rickelton leans into the drive and collects a single to long-off.

Ball 4: Quicker through the air, de Kock makes room and drops it in front of point, scampering through for one.

Ball 3: FOUR. Fraction short around off, de Kock backs away, opens the face and cuts it crisply past backward point for a boundary.

Ball 2: Nicely flighted on off, Rickelton tucks it wide of mid-wicket and rotates the strike with a single.

Ball 1: Tossed up on off, de Kock nudges it in front of mid-on for a quick run.

11:25 AM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs Afghanistan LIVE SCORE: South Africa 34 for 1 after 5 overs

Azmat Omarzai comes in the attack for Afghanistan

Ball 6: Slower cutter outside off, Rickelton dabs it to the left of backward point and a fumble in the deep allows them to come back for two.

Ball 5: Short of a length outside off, de Kock waits and guides it backward of square on the off-side for a single.

Ball 4: Good length angling into the pads, Rickelton tucks it neatly through mid-wicket and takes one.

Ball 3: FOUR. Dragged back in length and wide outside off, Rickelton pulls firmly past mid-wicket, beating the infield and racing away to the boundary.

Ball 2: Good length just outside off, Rickelton punches it straight to cover-point. No run.

Ball 1: FOUR. Fuller and wide outside off from round the wicket, Rickelton frees his arms and drives over cover for a stylish boundary.

11:17 AM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs Afghanistan LIVE SCORE: South Africa 22 for 1 after 4 overs

Mujeeb continues the attack for Afghanistan

Ball 6: Flatter delivery on off, de Kock stays back and blocks it safely into the pitch. No run.

Ball 5: FOUR. Slightly short outside off, de Kock opens the face and cuts it crisply through deep backward point for a boundary.

Ball 4: SIX. Too full from Mujeeb and right in the slot, de Kock clears his front leg and shovels it high over long-on for a big maximum.

Ball 3: Quicker and at the stumps, de Kock goes back and turns it towards the on-side field. No run.

Ball 2: Flighted on middle and leg, worked gently onto the on-side without any run.

Ball 1: Fraction short outside off, de Kock chops it off the back foot straight to backward point. No run.

11:15 AM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs Afghanistan LIVE SCORE: South Africa 12 for 1 after 3 overs

Farooqi continues the attack for Afghanistan

Ball 6: Fuller length outside off, Rickelton drives but finds short extra-cover straightaway. No run.

Ball 5: Short of a good length and wide of off, Rickelton steers it off the back foot towards cover-point. No run.

Ball 4: Beauty from Farooqi, good length in the channel and shaping away late, drawing Rickelton forward and beating the outside edge. No run.

Ball 3: WICKET – Caught. Slower ball into the pitch, Markram is early into the lofted drive and slices it off the toe-end towards mid-off, where Nabi settles under and completes a simple catch.

Ball 2: Short of a good length outside off, de Kock pokes forward and gets a thick inside edge that rolls past the leg-stump for a single.

Ball 1: Fuller length with a hint of swing back in, de Kock drives loosely and is beaten on the inside edge. No run.

11:08 AM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs Afghanistan LIVE SCORE: South Africa 11 for 0 after 2 overs

Mujeeb comes in the attack for Afghanistan

Ball 6: Fuller on off, de Kock taps it towards mid-off and takes a quick single.

Ball 5: Tossed up around off, Markram nudges it gently towards mid-on for an easy run.

Ball 4: Flighted just outside off, de Kock steers it down to short third man and rotates the strike with a single.

Ball 3: Tossed up outside off, de Kock leans forward and defends it cautiously. No run.

Ball 2: FOUR. Tossed up just outside off, de Kock leans across, opens the bat face and lofts it beautifully over cover, racing away to the boundary.

Ball 1: Flighted delivery outside off, de Kock blocks it into the off-side from the crease. No run.

11:05 AM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs Afghanistan LIVE SCORE: South Africa 4 for 0 after 1 over

Farooqi opens the attack for Afghanistan

Ball 6: FOUR. Full and wide outside off, Markram leans into the drive and creams it through sweeper cover for a boundary.

Ball 5: Pitched up and pushed across the right-hander, Markram goes for an expansive drive but is beaten by the angle despite an appeal from behind. No run.

Ball 4: Short of a good length at the stumps, Markram prods across and defends it safely to the on-side. No run.

Ball 3: Good length around the off-stump line, Markram gets behind it and blocks it back to the bowler. No run.

Ball 2: Nicely bowled with a hint of swing back in, full outside off, Markram drives loosely and gets an inside edge onto the pad. No run.

Ball 1: Short of a good length just outside off, Markram stays compact and defends from the crease. No run.

10:57 AM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs Afghanistan LIVE SCORE: Match underway

Players are out on the field as the match 13 of ICC T20 World Cup 2026 between South Africa and Afghanistan is now underway.

10:55 AM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs Afghanistan LIVE SCORE: Pitch report

Bright sunshine greets both teams in Ahmedabad, where a fresh strip — pitch number seven — is set to host the contest. The square boundaries are slightly uneven, measuring around 64 meters on one side and 74 on the other, while the straight boundary stands at approximately 72 meters. The surface carries a healthy layer of grass with a few dry areas visible, suggesting early assistance for the seamers with the new ball. However, as the match progresses, the pitch is expected to settle and offer true bounce, allowing batters to play their strokes freely. Overall, it looks like a promising batting wicket, with bowlers likely needing early breakthroughs before conditions become more favorable for run-scoring.

10:40 AM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs Afghanistan LIVE SCORE:Afghanistan playing 11 for the match

10:39 AM

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 South Africa vs Afghanistan LIVE SCORE: South Africa playing 11 for the match