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Afghanistan vs South Africa Highlights, Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa Defeat Afghanistan by107 Runs

 

AFG vs SA Highlights, Champions Trophy 2025: Ryan Rickelton's brilliant century powered South Africa to a commanding 107-run victory over Afghanistan. Kagiso Rabada starred with the ball, claiming three crucial wickets to lead South Africa's strong defence.

Afghanistan vs South Africa Champions Trophy 2025 Highlights:

Temba Bavuma’s South Africa secured a dominant 107-run victory over Afghanistan in the third match of the Champions Trophy at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday. After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, Bavuma’s side posted an imposing total of 315/6. In response, Afghanistan struggled to chase the target and ultimately fell short, handing South Africa a comfortable win.

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Ryan Rickelton chipped in with a sublime ton in the first innings. Meanwhile, the likes of Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, and Aiden Markram chipped in with half-centuries. Afghanistan, with the ball, had their moments but could not sustain pressure on the batting unit.

Chasing a target of 316 runs, Afghanistan struggled with regular wickets falling throughout the innings. Rahmat Shah stood out with a valiant 90, but lacked support from the other end. Kagiso Rabada led

 South Africa's bowling attack, claiming three crucial wickets.

South Africa 315 for 6 (Rickelton 103, Bavuma 58, Markram 52*, van der Dussen 52, Nabi 2-51) beat Afghanistan 208 (Rahmat 90, Rabada 3-36, Mulder 2-36, Ngidi 2-56) by 107 runs

That's that. South Africa have dominated their opening game of the Champions Trophy to secure a 107-run win. Only Rahmat Shah showed fight in the 316-chase and was the last man to fall for 90. But with a second-highest score of only 18, Afghanistan were always going to fall short. Eventually, they were bowled out for 208 in 43.3 overs with Rabada picking three wickets and Lungi Ngidi and Wiaan Mulder picking two each.

Batting first on a Karachi surface that had a nice layer of grass, South Africa rode on Rickelton’s 103 followed by steady fifties from Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram to rack up 315 for 6. That meant for Afghanistan to win their Champions Trophy debut match, they had to record their highest-ever successful chase. They never really got close.

With this big win, South Africa's NRR has zoomed to +2.140. Afghanistan will have plenty to ponder after this defeat.