Afghanistan's cricketers, led by Rashid Khan, yearn to host international matches at home, a dream overshadowed by decades of conflict. Despite global success, playing on Afghan soil remains paramount.

South Africa vs Afghanistan Live Score - Live Cricket Scorecard SA vs AFG, Match 13, ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz responded with a brilliant 84, but his heroics weren’t enough as the visitors were bowled out for 187 in 19.5 overs, with two costly no-balls

Afghanistan's experience in ICC competitions continues to be the larger story, even though South Africa won the double Super Over thriller. Afghanistan have emerged as one of the most exciting teams in white-ball cricket during the past few ICC tournaments.

South Africa defeated a spirited Afghanistan after two Super Overs to claim their second straight victory of the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Afghanistan and Australia players take to the field ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 group match (Photo by Matthew Lewis-ICC/ICC via Getty Images) What is the best budding rivalry in cricket? It just has to be Australia and Afghanistan - an unlikely ...