Opener Ryan Rickelton’s maiden one-day international century has earned South Africa a 107-run victory over Champions Trophy debutant Afghanistan in Karachi

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi dismissed political calls to boycott Afghanistan’s cricket games in the Champions Trophy after politicians in England and South Africa urged their cricket authorities to forfeit the group games against Afghanistan because of the Taliban’s ban on women’s sport and erosion of women’s rights.

Ryan Rickelton's brilliant century, combined with a collective bowling effort, propelled South Africa to a commanding 107-run victory over Afghanistan in the third match of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 at the National Bank Stadium on Friday.

Temba Bavuma's South Africa began their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with a 107-run victory over Afghanistan at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday. Ryan Rickelton’s century and a brilliant bowling performance from the Proteas’ pace attack,