First-Ever Double Super Over in T20 World Cup History Stuns Cricket Fans

2026-02-11 - 17:06

History made at the T20 World Cup 2026! 🏏 South Africa and Afghanistan battled into the first-ever double Super Over in T20 World Cup history, with the Proteas narrowly sneaking past Afghanistan in a heart-stopping thriller. #AFGvSA Cricket history was rewritten on the fifth day of the T20 World Cup 2026 as South Africa and Afghanistan produced a mind-boggling spectacle at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The match went into a double Super Over, the first time this has ever happened in a T20 World Cup, and the Proteas emerged victorious in a nail-biting finish. This was also the fifth Super Over of the tournament, showcasing the sheer unpredictability of this edition. South Africa now have two wins, while Afghanistan are yet to open their account. Double Super Over Drama The climax was heart-stopping. Rahmanullah Gurbaz smashed three consecutive sixes in the second Super Over and needed just a single run to seal Afghanistan’s maiden T20 World Cup win—but he was dismissed on the final delivery, leaving South Africa to celebrate a dramatic victory. The first Super Over was no less thrilling. Both teams scored 17 runs. Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai hit two boundaries and a six, while Fazalhaq Farooqi faltered on the last ball, allowing Tristan Stubbs to hit a six and keep South Africa alive. Chasing 188, Afghanistan’s hopes rested on Gurbaz, who played a sensational 84 off 42 balls. Despite wickets tumbling at the other end, Rashid Khan (20) and Noor Ahmad (15*) kept the chase alive. With two runs needed off the last three balls and nine wickets down, Fazalhaq Farooqi’s dismissal forced a historic Super Over. Quinton de Kock (59 off 41) and Ryan Rickelton (61 off 28) powered South Africa to 187/6, while Marco Jansen added 16 from seven deliveries. Azmatullah Omarzai was the standout bowler for Afghanistan with three wickets. The final over of Afghanistan’s innings was a rollercoaster. Noor Ahmad hit a six but was caught on the next ball; a no-ball gave him another chance, only for Fazalhaq Farooqi to be run out. Scores level, the game headed into the first Super Over. Omarzai and Gurbaz scored 17, but South Africa, with Dewald Brevis, David Miller, and Tristan Stubbs, held their nerve. Stubbs’ final-ball six sent the match into the second Super Over, an unprecedented moment in T20 World Cup history. Ultimately, South Africa’s composure under pressure saw them sneak past Afghanistan, leaving fans around the world stunned by a game that will be remembered as one of the greatest T20 thrillers ever.