This year’s ICC Champions Trophy,2025 commenced on February 19th and is expected to run till march 9th.The competition consists of 15 ODIs and the teams

Captain Temba Bavuma hailed what he termed South Africa’s brave decision to bat first in their comprehensive 107-run Champions Trophy win over Afghanistan on Friday as they mastered a Karachi wicket that had left both teams unsure over how it would play.

South Africa have started their Champions Trophy campaign with a bang as they defeated Afghanistan by 107 in the campaign opener of both the sides on Friday in Karachi. Ryan Rickelton was the hero for the Proteas as his maiden ODI century powered them to 315/6.

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South Africa opener Ryan Rickelton scored a maiden One-Day International century with a fluent 103 as his side eased to a 107-run win over Afghanistan in their opening Champions Trophy Group B fixture at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday.

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Following his side's win over Afghanistan in the ICC Champions Trophy campaign opener, South African skipper Temba Bavuma expressed his delight with the bowling performance, calling it one of their finest displays.