South Africa vs Afghanistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
WORLD CUP • South Africa won the match by 2 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 5-over encounter of WORLD CUP, South Africa took on Afghanistan on Feb 13, 2026, 06:51 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: South Africa won the match by 2 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 96 runs and 6 wickets fall between South Africa (49/0 in 5.0 overs) and Afghanistan (47/6 in 5.0 overs).
2. South Africa Innings Breakdown (49/0)
Batting in the first innings, South Africa finished on 49/0 from 5.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.80 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, South Africa accumulated 49 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Ryan Rickelton spearheaded the batting effort with 28 runs off 15 balls (including 3 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 186.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Q DE Kock , who contributed 20 runs off 16 deliveries. The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Rashid Khan led the bowling figures with 0/2 in 1.0 overs (economy 2.00), assisted by A Ghazanfar (0/7 in 1.0 overs).
3. Afghanistan Chase & Second Innings Summary (47/6)
Pursuing a target of 50 runs for victory, Afghanistan recorded 47/6 in 5.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.40 runs per over. Mohammad Nabi anchored the chase for Afghanistan with 12 runs from 8 balls (1 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 150.0), alongside G Naib who chipped in with 10 off 5 balls. Defending the total, Kagiso Rabada delivered a key spell of 2/8 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.00, while Marco Jansen finished with 1/6 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ryan Rickelton and Q DE Kock (South Africa), who combined for 44 runs off 30 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with TEMBA BAVUMA making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Kagiso Rabada (South Africa) topped the match rankings with 56.0 total points, followed closely by Ryan Rickelton (42.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Kagiso Rabada .