Proteas Prepare for Spin Threat, Afghanistan’s Rashid Expects Pitch Lottery in Ahmedabad

Afghanistan ask South Africa to bat; Noor and Linde come in to bolster spin attacks

South Africa could practically knock Afghanistan out of the T20 World Cup if they win and ensure progress for themselves and New Zealand

LIVE SCORING: Proteas bat first against Afghanistan

The Proteas head into what is expected to be a challenging fixture against Afghanistan on Wednesday, knowing that a positive result will go a long way to ensuring they can qualify for the next stage of the tournament. After a comfortable victory over Canada in South Africa’s first T20 World Cup game, this marks the midway point in pool fixtures, with just matches against New Zealand and the UAE to follow after this. The Proteas lost the toss on …

Proteas aim to extend T20 World Cup lead against spin-heavy Afghanistan

The Proteas take on Afghanistan tomorrow in their second World Cup fixture. Alongside New Zealand, whom they play on Valentine’s Day, it shapes as their toughest group-stage assignment, and the Proteas know a win tomorrow will be crucial.

Proteas prepare for spin threat, Afghanistan’s Rashid expects pitch lottery in Ahmedabad

Rashid, Mujeeb and Noor: The Afghan spin trio set to derail Proteas' T20 World Cup campaign

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan wins toss, opts to bowl first against South Africa in Ahmedabad

Afghanistan have opted to field first after winning the toss against South Africa in match 13 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 being held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Both teams made one change to their respective playing XIs, with South Africa bringing in George Linde to replace Corbin Bosch. In Afghanistan's playing XI, Noor Ahmad replaced Ziaur Rahman. Both teams have added one extra spinner in the final playing X