Relive the greatest thriller in T20 World Cup history as South Africa and Afghanistan battled to a historic Double Super Over finish at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Key Match Moments:
The Proteas' Foundation: Quinton de Kock (59) and Ryan Rickelton (61) combined for a blistering 114-run partnership to set a formidable target.
Gurbaz’s Masterclass: Rahmanullah Gurbaz played the innings of the tournament, smashing 84 off 42 balls (7 sixes) to put Afghanistan on the brink of a historic upset.
Last-Over Drama: With Afghanistan needing 2 off 3 balls, a chaotic run-out of Fazalhaq Farooqi forced the initial tie.
Super Over #1: Tristan Stubbs became the hero, smashing a clutch last-ball six to level Afghanistan's 17 runs and force yet another tie.
The Decider: David Miller’s fireworks propelled SA to 23 in the second Super Over. Despite Gurbaz hitting three consecutive sixes off Keshav Maharaj, the spinner held his nerve on the final ball to seal a 4-run victory.
Final Score:
South Africa: 187/6 (20 ov) & 17/1 & 23/0
Afghanistan: 187/10 (19.4 ov) & 17/0 & 19/2
Result: South Africa won by 4 runs in the 2nd Super Over.
