Noor Ahmad replaces Zia-ur Rahman in Afghanistan's XI for the T20 World Cup match against South Africa. Image: Reuters
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Firstpost11-02-2026, 10:43

SA vs AFG: Afghanistan Opts to Field, Both Teams Add Extra Spinner in Ahmedabad Clash

  • Afghanistan won the toss and chose to field against South Africa in their T20 World Cup Group D match in Ahmedabad.
  • Both teams made one change, opting for an extra spinner over a seamer.
  • Afghanistan replaced Zia-ur Rahman Sharifi with Noor Ahmad; South Africa brought in George Linde for Corbin Bosch.
  • South Africa previously defeated Canada by 57 runs, with Markram scoring 59 and Ngidi taking 4/31.
  • Afghanistan lost their opening match to New Zealand by five wickets despite Gulbadin Naib's 63.

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