South Africa vs Afghanistan - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2016
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Based on 4 H2H matches (2010–2026)
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SA
W2 L2
AFG
W1 L3
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Top Performers in H2H
From 4 H2H matches
Wankhede Stadium
Mumbai, India
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since May 2023). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI vs PBKS 16 Apr 2026 | 195/6 (20) | 198/3 (16.3) | 393 |
| MI vs CSK 23 Apr 2026 | 207/6 (20) | 104/10 (19) | 311 |
| MI vs SRH 29 Apr 2026 | 243/5 (20) | 249/4 (18.4) | 492 |
| MI vs LSG 04 May 2026 | 228/5 (20) | 229/4 (18.4) | 457 |
| MI vs RR 24 May 2026 | 205/8 (20) | 175/9 (20) | 380 |
SA at Wankhede Stadium
Top Scorer
Quinton de Kock
97 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Kyle Abbott
5 wkts
AFG at Wankhede Stadium
Top Scorer
Mohammad Shahzad
44 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Amir Hamza
1 wkts
Hit Rates
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South Africa
Playing XI in this match
Afghanistan
Playing XI in this match
South Africa · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | c Mohammad Shahzad b Amir Hamza | 45 | 31 | 6 | 2 | 145.16 |
| Hashim Amla | c Asghar Afghan b Shapoor Zardan | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Faf du Plessis (c) | run out (Mohammad Nabi) | 41 | 27 | 7 | 1 | 151.85 |
| AB de Villiers | c Najibullah Zadran b Mohammad Nabi | 64 | 29 | 4 | 5 | 220.69 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | not out | 29* | 20 | 2 | 1 | 145 |
| David Miller | c Gulbadin Naib b Dawlat Zadran | 19 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 237.5 |
| David Wiese | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amir Hamza | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Dawlat Zadran | 3 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 15.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Shapoor Zardan | 3 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 9.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 | 3 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 12.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Samiullah Shinwari | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 7.33 | 0 | 0 |
Afghanistan · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Shahzad (wk) | b Chris Morris | 44 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 231.58 |
| Noor Ali Zadran | st Quinton de Kock b Imran Tahir | 25 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 104.17 |
| Asghar Afghan (c) | c Quinton de Kock b Chris Morris | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 116.67 |
| Gulbadin Naib | c Quinton de Kock b Kyle Abbott | 26 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 144.44 |
| Mohammad Nabi | c AB de Villiers b Imran Tahir | 11 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 78.57 |
| Samiullah Shinwari | c David Wiese b Kyle Abbott | 25 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 178.57 |
| Najibullah Zadran | c Quinton de Kock b Kagiso Rabada | 12 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 150 |
| Rashid Khan | b Chris Morris | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 157.14 |
| Dawlat Zadran | b Chris Morris | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amir Hamza | not out | 3* | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Shapoor Zardan | b Kagiso Rabada | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 9.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyle Abbott | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Morris | 4 | 0 | 27 | 4 | 6.75 | 3 | 0 |
| Imran Tahir | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| David Wiese | 4 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 11.75 | 2 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chris Morris
SA
|
115.4 |
| 2 |
AB de Villiers
SA
|
105.5 |
| 3 |
Mohammad Shahzad
AFG
|
87.2 |
| 4 |
Imran Tahir
SA
|
83.1 |
| 5 |
Samiullah Shinwari
AFG
|
66.8 |
| 6 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
52.6 |
| 7 |
David Miller
SA
|
50.8 |
| 8 |
Quinton de Kock
SA
|
48.7 |
| 9 |
Faf du Plessis
SA
|
48.6 |
| 10 |
Kyle Abbott
SA
|
48.5 |
| 11 |
Amir Hamza
AFG
|
42.9 |
| 12 |
Gulbadin Naib
AFG
|
41.4 |
| 13 |
Kagiso Rabada
SA
|
37.1 |
| 14 |
Jean-Paul Duminy
SA
|
36.8 |
| 15 |
Shapoor Zardan
AFG
|
36.2 |
| 16 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
29.2 |
| 17 |
Noor Ali Zadran
AFG
|
26.4 |
| 18 |
Najibullah Zadran
AFG
|
21.8 |
| 19 |
Dawlat Zadran
AFG
|
17.3 |
| 20 |
Asghar Afghan
AFG
|
8.7 |
| 21 |
David Wiese
SA
|
8.0 |
| 22 |
Hashim Amla
SA
|
4.7 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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South Africa vs Afghanistan: who played
South Africa won by 37 runs in T20 World Cup 2016 at Wankhede Stadium on 20 March 2016. AB de Villiers top-scored with 64 off 29 balls and Chris Morris took 4/27.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in South Africa vs Afghanistan?
South Africa XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis (c), AB de Villiers, Jean-Paul Duminy, David Miller, David Wiese, Imran Tahir, Chris Morris, Kyle Abbott, Kagiso Rabada. Afghanistan XI: Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Noor Ali Zadran, Asghar Afghan (c), Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Samiullah Shinwari, Najibullah Zadran, Rashid Khan, Dawlat Zadran, Amir Hamza, Shapoor Zardan.
Who won South Africa vs Afghanistan?
South Africa won by 37 runs.
When and where was South Africa vs Afghanistan played?
South Africa vs Afghanistan was played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Sunday 20 March 2016, in T20 World Cup 2016.
What were the final scores in South Africa vs Afghanistan?
South Africa scored 209/5 in 20 overs. Afghanistan scored 172/10 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in South Africa vs Afghanistan?
Chris Morris was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 115/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in South Africa vs Afghanistan?
AB de Villiers top-scored with 64 off 29 balls.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa vs Afghanistan?
Chris Morris took 4/27 in 4 overs.