RSA VS AFG: What a heart-stopping match! Rahmanullah Gurbaz almost pulled off the impossible today in one of the craziest games T20 World Cup has ever seen.
Afghanistan and South Africa fought to a tie after 40 overs at 187 runs each, then went into not one but two Super Overs. In the end, South Africa won by 4 runs in the second tie-breaker, but Gurbaz’s fearless batting stole the show and left fans speechless.
The Chase That Had Everyone on Edge
Chasing 188, Afghanistan lost early wickets and looked in big trouble. But Gurbaz walked in and changed everything. He smashed 84 off just 42 balls—clean, powerful, and full of confidence.
His knock kept the required run rate under control and gave Afghanistan real hope. Even after he got out, the lower order battled hard and tied the scores at 187 all out. Pure chaos in the final over!
Double Super Over Drama
First Super Over Afghanistan batted first and made 17/0. Azmatullah Omarzai led the way. South Africa replied with 17/1—Tristan Stubbs hit a six off the last ball to force another Super Over.
Second Super Over South Africa set a huge target of 24/0. Then came Gurbaz’s magic moment. He smashed three sixes in a row off Keshav Maharaj—pure class under pressure. With 5 needed off the last ball, Maharaj bowled a wide yorker. Gurbaz tried to hit big but was caught at point. Afghanistan finished on 19/2. South Africa won by 4 runs.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz – T20I Career Stats (as of Feb 2026)
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 85 |
| Runs | 2,254 |
| Highest Score | 100 |
| Average | 26.51 |
| Strike Rate | 135.80 |
| 50s / 100s | 13 / 1 |
| Sixes | 120+ |
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Since his debut in 2019, Gurbaz has grown into one of the most exciting openers in world T20 cricket. His powerplay dominance and ability to handle pressure make him a star in leagues and for Afghanistan.
Even in defeat, Gurbaz gave his team hope and showed the world why he’s so special. Afghanistan may have lost today, but with Gurbaz in this form, they remain dangerous for the rest of the tournament.
What a player! Did those three sixes give you goosebumps too? Tell me in the comments—who’s your favorite batter in this World Cup right now?
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