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South Africa delivered a scientific efficiency to defeat Afghanistan by 107 runs within the third match of the continued ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on the Nationwide Stadium in Karachi on Friday, February 21. Below Temba Bavuma’s captaincy, the Proteas placed on an excellent show with each bat and ball to register a snug win.
After successful the toss and electing to bat first, South Africa posted 315/6 of their 50 overs. The star of the innings was Ryan Rickelton, who made a memorable ICC occasion debut by scoring an impressive century. His 103-run knock off 106 balls was laced with seven fours and a six. Rickelton grew to become solely the second South African batter after Gary Kirsten to attain a century on his ICC occasion debut.
Aside from Rickelton, captain Bavuma performed an important knock of 58 runs off 76 balls, whereas Rassie van der Dussen (52 off 46) and Aiden Markram (52* off 36) made vital contributions. For Afghanistan Mohammad Nabi (2/51) and Noor Ahmad (1/65) made key breakthroughs, however they might not keep constant stress on the Proteas’ batting unit.
Chasing 316 for victory, Afghanistan struggled from the beginning as South Africa’s bowling assault saved them underneath management. The batters discovered it troublesome to construct partnerships, and wickets fell at common intervals. Rahmat Shah was the lone fighter for his staff, taking part in a knock of 90 off 92 balls, however he lacked help from the opposite finish because the staff was ultimately bowled out for 208 in 43.3 overs.
Kagiso Rabada was the decide of the bowlers, taking 3/36 in 8.3 overs. He was well-supported by Wiaan Mulder (2/36), Lungi Ngidi (2/56), and Marco Jansen (1/32), making certain that Afghanistan by no means received near the goal. Keshav Maharaj additionally chipped in with an important wicket.
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Try how ‘X’ reacted to 1st innings of Match No.3 in Karachi:
10:11 PM · Feb 21, 2025
Huge win for SA #SAvsAFG They received good NRR. With yet one more win, they may have the ability to safe a spot in semis. #ChampionsTrophy
10:03 PM · Feb 21, 2025
Rahmat missed century by 10 runs!! 🙁 #savsafg
09:55 PM · Feb 21, 2025
Farooqi higher stick it out. Shah deserves his ton #SAvsAfg
09:54 PM · Feb 21, 2025
09:16 PM · Feb 21, 2025
Afghanistan misplaced the match to South Africa. We’re disillusioned,however we’re not blaming the bottom, crowd, climate,or Jay Shah. We settle for the defeat,transfer on, & concentrate on the following matches. So, neighbors, no must have fun an excessive amount of, we’re not crying. #AFGvsSA #ChampionsTrophy2025
10:26 PM · Feb 21, 2025
South Africa begin Champions Trophy marketing campaign with commanding win over Afghanistan #AFGvsSA
10:20 PM · Feb 21, 2025
ICC CHAMPIONS TROPHY , 2025 third Match , Group B Afghanistan Vs South Africa South Africa 315/6 (50.0) Afghanistan 208/10 (43.3) South Africa Received By 107 Runs #iccchampionstrophy2025 #AFGvsSA
10:18 PM · Feb 21, 2025
10:16 PM · Feb 21, 2025
No 💯 for Rahmat Shah, who fought again until the very finish https://t.co/CjMfHVPtrp | #AFGvSA #ChampionsTrophy
10:14 PM · Feb 21, 2025
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