Both teams made one change to their respective playing XIs, with South Africa bringing in George Linde to replace Corbin Bosch. In Afghanistan's playing XI, Noor Ahmad replaced Ziaur Rahman.
Earlier on Monday, the Pakistan Government directed its national cricket team to take the field on February 15 for their scheduled fixture against the defending champions, India, in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Farhan's 73 off 41 balls, featuring six fours and five sixes, laid the foundation for Pakistan's competitive total of 190/9, while Shadab Khan's all-round performance ensured a comprehensive victory.
According to ESPNcricinfo, it was understood that Stokes was not batting or bowling when he sustained the injury, and was instead standing at the side of a nets session.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman and the country's interior minister, Mohsin Naqvi, on Tuesday said Pakistan's sole aim in their boycott stand-off with the ICC was to gain Bangladesh some "respect".
Suryakumar has rightfully been a phenomenal leader, with India not dropping even a single series since taking over as full-time captain back in 2024. Since he started as a full-time captain, India won 31 matches, lost just six and two each ended in a no result heading into the T20 World Cup
Pakistan captain Salman Agha credited his side's overall performance for their 32-run win over the USA in the ongoing T20 World Cup fixture on Tuesday at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club.
New Zealand suffers a significant blow as all-rounder Michael Bracewell has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2026 T20 World Cup after re-injuring his left calf.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday took a jibe at Pakistan for backtracking on their decision to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India, stating that they shouldn't threaten if they don't have the strength to stand behind it.
Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya batted for over two and a half hours in the nets ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup clashes against Namibia, which will be followed by a clash against arch-rivals Pakistan.