Deepjal Sharma

The Himal World

South Africa beat Afghanistan, playing their first ever Champions Trophy, by 107 runs in the ICC Champions Trophy-2025 match in Karachi on Friday.

Earlier, South Africa posted 315/6 in the first innings against Afghanistan in the third match of the Champions Trophy at the National Stadium in Karachi. South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first.

Ryan Rickelton played a remarkable innings for South Africa with a century (103) in the first innings. Meanwhile, South Africa captain Temba Bavuma (58), Rassie van der Dussen, and Aiden Markram chipped in with half-centuries each. Afghanistan, with the ball, had their moments but could not sustain pressure on the batting unit.

Chasing 316 runs, Afghanistan lost wickets consistently. Rahmat Shah fought a lone battle with his 90. Kagiso Rabada was the pick of the bowlers for South Africa with three wickets.

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