SA vs AFG Dream11 Prediction (T20 World Cup), in Ahmedabad, Feb 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – Fantasy Tips, Playing11, Pitch Report
South Africa will face Afghanistan in the 13th match of Group D at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on February 11, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM IST.
Find the best SA vs AFG Dream11 prediction, along with fantasy cricket tips, match preview, expert analysis, and probable playing XI.
Game Plan – SA vs AFG T20 World Cup 2026
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Match Context | Can Afghanistan avenge their semi-final loss? |
| South Africa Key Player | Quinton de Kock averages 56 in his last 3 innings at a strike rate of 198. |
| Venue Trend | In 9 T20Is played at this venue, teams batting first won 6 times. |
| Afghanistan Key Player | Mujeeb ur Rahman has taken 8 wickets in his last 4 matches at a strike rate of 12. |
| Match Prediction | South Africa to beat Afghanistan. |
Match Preview & Prediction
South Africa won their last match against Canada by 57 runs, with Aiden Markram and David Miller impressing with the bat. Lungi Ngidi starred with the ball, taking four wickets, while Marco Jansen supported him well.
Afghanistan are coming off a five-wicket loss to New Zealand, despite a strong knock from Gulbadin Naib. Sediqullah Atal chipped in with useful runs, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman was effective with the ball.
Although South Africa are favourites, the contest could be closer than expected.
South Africa Cricket Team News
Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock are expected to open the innings for South Africa, with Ryan Rickelton likely to bat at number three.
Dewald Brevis, David Miller, and Tristan Stubbs will handle the middle order and aim to control the innings.
Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen are likely to take the new ball and look for early breakthroughs.
Kagiso Rabada, Corbin Bosch, and Keshav Maharaj will operate in the middle overs to maintain control and take wickets.
Afghanistan Cricket Team News
Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran are expected to open the innings, while Gulbadin Naib will follow them at no.3 for AFG.
Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli and Azmatullah Omarzai will stabilize the middle order and look to rotate the strike.
Mohammad Nabi will handle the lower middle order and finish the innings strongly.
Fazalhaq Farooqi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman are expected to share the new ball and look for early wickets. Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan and Ziaur Rahman Sharifi will provide control through the middle phases of the innings.
Mohammad Nabi can also be effective as additional bowling options.
SA vs AFG Expected Playing XI & IN-form Players
| SA Probable XI | AFG Probable XI |
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IN-form Players For South Africa
- Top Batters: Aiden Markram, David Miller
- Top Bowler: Lungisani Ngidi, Marco Jansen
IN-form Players For Afghanistan
- Top Batters: Gulbadin Naib, Sediqullah Atal
- Top Bowler: Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Rashid Khan
SA vs AFG Pitch Report for Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium is batting-friendly and often produces high-scoring T20 matches. The average first-innings score is around 190, showing how easy it is to score runs here.
Batters can play their shots freely, and teams batting first should aim for 210 or more. Both teams have the power to cross 200, although Afghanistan may find it tough to go past 180 against a strong bowling attack.
There is no clear toss advantage at this venue, but teams usually prefer to bat first. More than the toss, good execution will decide the match.
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly |
| Batting | High scoring |
| Pace Bowling | Pace & bounce |
| Spin Bowling | Average turn |
| Avg 1st Inn Score | ~191 |
| Par Score | 200–215 |
| Chasing | Competitive |
| Pitch Nature | Flat surface |
| Toss Preference | Bat first |
South Africa vs Afghanistan Player Stats & Record 2026
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South Africa vs Afghanistan Captain/Vice-Captain Tips
| # | Player | Team | Role | Avg FPTS | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Q De Kock | SA | WK | 80.8 | 89.39 |
| 2 | A Markram | SA | ALL | 80.4 | 83.21 |
| 3 | R Rickelton | SA | WK | 80.6 | 76.42 |
| 4 | A Omarzai | AFG | ALL | 95.2 | 74.27 |
| 5 | M Jansen | SA | ALL | 71 | 73.68 |
FAQ – SA vs AFG T20 World Cup Quick Summaries
Which are the Key Players For South Africa (SA)?
Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungisani Ngidi, and Marco Jansen will be the key players for Team SA.
Which are the Key Players For Afghanistan (AFG)?
Gulbadin Naib, Sediqullah Atal, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Rashid Khan will be the key players for Team AFG.
What’s the pitch report for Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad?
Pitch Report — The pitch conditions here at Narendra Modi Stadium traditionally T20I reads as balanced surface. Par-score bands sit roughly at Low: 130, Medium: 170, High: 190. CategoryDetails Pitch Condition– Batting C
Who are the best captain/vice-captain picks for today’s SA vs AFG match?
Aiden Markram, Q De Kock, R Rickelton, Gulbadin Naib, and Sediqullah Atal will be the good options for C/VC.
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