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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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.

In the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 match against Afghanistan, South Africa posted a total of 315 for the loss of six wickets. The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghanistan will now need to chase the target of 316 to register their first win in the Champions Trophy 2025.

South Africa come into this tournament with six ODI losses in a row, but this is stronger unit than any they fielded in the lead-up

Afghanistan and South Africa are set to face each other in Match 3 of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, as both sides will be commencing their respective campaigns, alongside playing the first match of Group B at this year's mega event.