Karachi : South Africa defeated Afghanistan by 107 runs at National Stadium, Karachi in Match 3, Group B clash of ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Ryan Rickelton’s maiden ODI hundred helped Proteas hammer Afghanistan.
South Africa Batting first saw their captain Temba Bavuma (58) & Ryan Rickelton (103) go after Afghanistan bowlers smashing them all over the park.
When Bavuma got dismissed on 129, Rickelton was well accompanied by Rassie van der Dussen (52).
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Rickelton went on to score 103 (106), his maiden ODI ton, including 1 six and 7 boundaries, that earned him Man of the Match.
Protean innings was shaped by Aiden Markram (52*) as they ended on 315-6 (50).
Chasing 316 runs, Afghani Batters never looked settled in front of Protean pacers. Despite Rahmat Shah’s (90) lone battle till the last wicket, Afghans were bundled out for 208 (43.3), and lost by heavy margin of 107 runs.
South Africa pacers with likes of Kagiso Rabada (3/36), Wiaan Mulder (2/36), Lungi Ngidi (2/56), Marco Jansen (1/32) picked 8 wickets among themselves, another wicket went to Keshav Maharaj (1/46).
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
SA : 315-6 (50)
Ryan Rickelton : 103 (106)
AFG :
Md Nabi : 10-51-2
2nd Innings :
AFG : 208 (43.3)
Rahmat Shah : 90 (92)
SA :
Kagiso Rabada : 8.3-36-3
Result : South Africa win by 107 Runs.
