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    T20 WC: ‘Never been that stressed in my life,’ says Ngidi after SA vs AFG double-super over thriller
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    T20 WC: ‘Never Been That Stressed In My Life,’ Says Ngidi After SA Vs AFG Double-super Over Thriller

    By IANS News February 11, 2026 • 16:32 PM View: 277
    T20 World Cup: South Africa pacer Lungi Ngidi admitted he had “never been that stressed” on a cricket field after the Proteas survived a dramatic double super over thriller against Afghanistan in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group D clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

    The high-octane encounter saw South Africa post 187/6, powered by Ryan Rickleton (61) and Quinton de Kock (59), before Afghanistan matched the total thanks largely to Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s blistering 84. With the scores tied at the end of 20 overs, the contest went into a super over, and then another, before South Africa finally sealed victory.

    “I've lost so much weight today. I've never been that stressed in my life in a cricket game. But I'm happy to come out on the winning side. I actually knew that I was probably going to be the option (for the Super Over). And the captain said to keep doing the same. Almost got a wicket again with the slower balls but it just wasn't to be in the Super Over,” Ngidi said during the post-match presentation, reflecting on the emotional rollercoaster.

    TAGS T20 WC South Africa Lungi Ngidi ICC Men T20 World Cup Narendra Modi Stadium Ryan Rickleton Rahmanullah Gurbaz Super Over David Miller Tristan Stubbs Keshav Maharaj Super Overs
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