SA vs AFG 13th T20 WC Match Prediction, Expert Betting Tips and Who will win today South Africa or Afghanistan?

South Africa (SA) face Afghanistan (AFG) in the 13th match of Group D at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on February 11th, 2026. The Proteas are sitting pretty at the top after thrashing Canada by 57 runs, while Afghanistan are already under pressure in fourth spot following their loss to New Zealand. South Africa look well-balanced with both bat and ball firing – Miller, Stubbs and Ngidi were outstanding in their opener. Afghanistan showed some spark with the bat, particularly Naib’s half-century, but their bowlers couldn’t defend 182 against the Kiwis. SA are clear favorites for today’s match, but this is a must-win for Afghanistan to stay alive in the tournament. Let’s break down expert analysis, betting tips, team performance, pitch report, and SA vs AFG 13th T20 WC Match Prediction. Who will win today’s match?

Team Performance

South Africa: Team Preview & Performance

South Africa have started with a victory in their first match in this ICC T20 WC 2026 and are currently leading the Group D table. A comprehensive 57-run win against Canada, after losing the toss, they opted to bat first, the top batters played well in their first power play, they scored 70 runs in the middle orders. David Miller and Tristan Stubbs made quick runs with a partnership of 75 runs off 35 balls, and took team to a high scoring of 213/4 in 20 overs.

The bowlers Lungi Ngidi took a wicket on the first ball in the innings and eliminated two crucial openers wickets early and awarded Player of the Match for 4 wickets with supporting in pace Marco Jansen took two crucial wickets along with spinners Corbin Bosch took a crucial wicket of Navneet and restricted Canada to 156/8 in 20 overs. Overall, the team is well balanced in this tournament both with bat and bowl, now against Afghanistan they are stronger to keep their winning streak to keep themselves in the top of the table in this T20 WC 2026 table.

Afghanistan: Team Preview & Recent Performance

Afghanistan currently sits in fourth position in Group D table after losing their first match in this tournament against New Zealand. In the previous match they won the toss and opted to bat first, was an excellent decision after losing opening batters in the first power play Gulbadin Naib and Sediqullah balanced the team to a manageable score especially Naib’s half century was outstanding for the team and in the lower order Darwish Rasooli and Azmatullah Omarzai made some quick runs in the end they scored a total of 182/6 in 20 overs.

The score was difficult to chase initially, after an excellent bowling spell by Mujeeb took two crucial wickets in the early overs and created the pressure on NZ batters. Later they lost the match in 17.5 overs and failed to defend the target. Overall the batting line-up has performed well in this tournament and bowlers need to be disciplined until the end and fight back for their victory in this match against SA.

SA vs AFG Today’s Match Weather Condition:

• Temperature: 31°C high and low 17°C
• Humidity: 32%
• Rain: 0%
• Wind direction: NE
• Wind speed: 13-16 km/h

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SA vs AFG Today’s Pitch Report & Toss Condition

The Narendra Modi Stadium is expected to provide a high scoring batting paradise for batters, the pitch is typically hard and well rolled with even bounce, allowing batters to play through the line. Fast bowlers may find assistance easily and swing in the first power play. As the game progresses and the surface becomes dry under sun, it may slow down slightly, while spinners like Rashid Khan, Corbin will be crucial players. A competitive total is projected between 170-180 runs. The dew factor is negligible, team winning will prefer bowling first to assess the surface captain may go with bat for attempt to massive total and pressure the chasing team.

SA vs AFG Today Match Prediction

Today Match Prediction: Team Chasing are favorites to win today’s 13th T20 WC match 2026. Looking at Head to Head records South Africa are dominating against Afghanistan, our expert analysis gives SA an 70% chance of winning this match.

SA vs AFG – Probable Playing XI (T20 WC 13th Match 2026)

South Africa Probable Playing XI: Quinton de Kock (WK), Aiden Markram (C), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.

Afghanistan Probable Playing XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (C), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad (or Ziaur Rahman Sharifi).

Afghanistan might look at bringing Noor Ahmad into the XI to beef up their spin options on what should be a spin-friendly Ahmedabad pitch. Ziaur Rahman Sharifi could make way if they go down that route.

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SA vs AFG Betting Tips – 13th Match, T20 World Cup 2026

• Who will win the toss Today: SA to win the toss and elect to Bowl first.
• Top Batter Performance: Quinton de Kock
• Top Bowler Performance: Noor Ahmad
• Today’s T20 match betting tips: Team chasing are safe bet to play today’s T20 WC 13th Match 2026.