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.

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Riding on Ryan Rickelton's maiden ODI ton, the Proteas posted 315/6 in 50 overs before a collective bowling effort saw them fold Afghanistan for 208 in 43.3 overs to earn a 107-run victory

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.