2 Super Overs: SA Beat Afg In T20 World Cup Thriller

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South Africa overcame Afghanistan in dramatic fashion in the T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, in a match with two Super Overs.

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During the regular game, Kagiso Rabada's two no-balls in the final over nearly saw Afghanistan chase 13, but a run-out took the match to a Super Over.

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Afghanistan smacked 17 in the first Super Over, thanks to two boundaries and a six by Azmatullah Omarzai.

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However, SA were able to force another Super Over as Tristan Stubbs smashed a six on the final ball to level the scores.

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In the second Super Over, Stubbs hammered one six and David Miller two as SA put up 24.

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Afghanistan were 0/1 after the first two balls, but Rahmanullah Gurbaz smashed three straight sixes to keep hopes alive.

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However, Gurbaz departed on the final ball of the second Super Over, handing SA one of the most dramatic wins in T20 World Cup history.

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