With only two teams slated to make the Super Eight stage from each group, Afghanistan find themselves in a must-win situation when they take on an in-form South Africa in their Group D match.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner praised his side's composure and adaptability after the BlackCaps opened their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a five-wicket win over Afghanistan.
A four-wicket haul, including a hattrick, from Mujeeb ur Rahman and half-centuries from Darwish Rasooli and Sediqullah Atal helped Afghanistan seal a series win over West Indies.