T20 World Cup 2026: SA vs AFG match created history, for the first time 2 super overs in one match

The match played between South Africa and Afghanistan in Ahmedabad proved to be an exciting match in the history of cricket. This match did not end even after being tied and its first super over and then second super over made it even more historic. This is the first time in the history of T20 World Cup that two super overs were played in a match.

match summary

Batting first, South Africa scored 187 runs at the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs. Quinton De Kock and Ryan Rickleton made important contributions in this. De Kock scored 59 runs from 41 balls, while Rickleton scored 61 runs from 28 balls, with both having strike rates close to 200. In reply, Afghanistan also could not chase the target of 188 runs and could only score 187 runs for 10 wickets in 20 overs.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz performed brilliantly for Afghanistan and scored 84 runs in 42 balls, which included 7 sixes. After his dismissal, Rashid Khan and Azmatullah Zazai also showed good hands.

thrill of super over

The first super over was played after the match was tied. Afghanistan batted first and scored 17 runs. In reply, South Africa also scored only 17 runs, and the match reached the second super over. In the second super over, South Africa batted first and scored 23 runs. Afghanistan had to score 24 runs to win, but Gurbaz was out on the last ball. With this exciting result South Africa won the match. This match has made its place in the history of T20 World Cup and it will be called a memorable and exciting match for cricket fans.