Afghanistan vs South Africa
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Date: 20 Feb. 2026
Venue: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Match Overview
Match 40, the final of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, features Afghanistan facing South Africa in Chennai.
Afghanistan will aim to use spin-friendly conditions and agile batting, while South Africa will rely on pace, power-hitting, and fielding excellence.
Head-to-Head Record
| Category |
 Afghanistan
|
 South Africa
|
|---|---|---|
| Total T20 Matches | Limited | Limited |
| Matches Won | South Africa Lead | — |
Team Strength & Current Form
Afghanistan
- Spin-heavy attack for Chennai conditions
- Agile and explosive lower-order batting
- Strong record in ICC tournaments
South Africa
- Powerful pace bowling unit
- Big-hitting top order
- Excellent fielding and running between wickets
Pitch & Weather Conditions
Chennai pitch offers good bounce and spin assistance. Toss could play a key role in setting targets.
Predicted Playing XI
Afghanistan may rely on spinners and middle-order consistency, while South Africa will depend on pace bowlers and aggressive batting.
Our Match Prediction
South Africa holds the advantage due to experience, pace attack, and power-hitting, but Afghanistan could make it competitive with clever spin and fielding.
Win Probability Analysis
| Analysis Factor | Afghanistan Win % | South Africa Win % |
|---|---|---|
| Expert Analysis | 28% | 72% |
| Astrology Analysis | 31% | 69% |
| Previous Records | 27% | 73% |
| Data Analysis | 30% | 70% |
Disclaimer: Predictions are based on data trends and expert analysis.
Actual match outcomes may vary.
(Blog Published on 01 Jan. 2026)