South Africa and Afghanistan competed in the third match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Proteas defeated the sub-continent team by 107 runs to start their campaign on a winning note. Temba Bavuma’s team scored 315/6 in 50 overs and dismissed the rivals on a score of 208 runs.
Top Batters
Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram: The trio scored individual fifties to keep South Africa ahead in the game. It was their efforts that took the team to above 300 runs in Karachi.
Rahmat Shah: He was the only performer with the bat for Afghanistan. Rahman Shah amassed 90 runs off 90 balls.
Top Bowlers
Kagiso Rabada: The South African speedster took three wickets and didn’t allow the Afghans to score runs.
Wiaan Mulder and Lungi Ngidi: The two pacers dismissed two batters each, respectively.
Player of the Match:
Ryan Rickelton scored 103 runs off 106 balls, with the help of 7 fours and 1 six.
South Africa’s next matches
South Africa will play against England and Australia in their remaining Champions Trophy matches.
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