Afghanistan's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign is turning into a nightmare. The same team that proudly reached the semi-finals in the 2024 edition is now standing on the edge of a shocking group-stage exit. Under Rashid Khan's captaincy, things are not simply going their way in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026.
Double Super Over heartbreak for Afghanistan in AhmedabadTheir latest heartbreak came in Ahmedabad against South Africa in their must-win Group D clash on February 11. Afghanistan was chasing 24 runs in the second Super Over but failed to get over the line. It was a crushing defeat, especially after such a fierce fight shown by the Afghan stars.
Before this heartbreak, Rashid Khan's team had already lost their opening Group D game against New Zealand in Chennai on February 8 by five wickets. Two matches, two defeats, and now they are under immense pressure and have almost ended their Super 8 hopes.
