AFG vs SA highlights, Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa beat Afghanistan by 107 runs

Rahmat Shah departed for 90 runs. Kagiso Rabada picked up the prized wicket. South Africa win the match by 107 runs. Massive boost in NRR.

Noor Ahmad departed for nine runs. Afghanistan are 208/ 9 now. Mulder picked up the wicket. Can Rahmat get to his ton? That's the question. He's on 90.

Rashid Khan departed after playing a scintillating cameo. He made 18 runs off 13 deliveries. Keshav Maharaj gave the breakthrough. Afghanistan are 169/8

Lungi Ngidi sent Gulbadin Naib packing. He departed for 13 runs. Afghanistan are now 142/7

Rahmat Shah completed his half-century in 62 deliveries, Afghanistan still need 177 runs to win In 17 overs.

Marco Jansen picked up the wicket of Mohammad Nabi, who departed for seven runs.

Kagiso Rabada came back to the attack and broke the partnership. Azmatullah Omarzai departed after scoring 18 runs. Afghanistan are 89/5

Afghanistan are not in a mood to hurry after losing four wickets. They are 84/4 after 21 overs.

Wiaan Mulder picked up the fourth wicket. Hashmat Shahidi departed for a dick. Misery continues for Afghanistan as they are now 50/4 after 14.4 overs.

Sediq Atal departed for 16 runs off 32 deliveries. Marco Jansen's throw found him short of crease as Afghanistan are now reduced to 50/3 after 14 overs.

Kagiso Rabada sent Ibrahim Zadran packing for 17 runs. Afghanistan are 38/2 after 9.4 overs.

After an early wicket, Sediqullah Atal and Ibrahim Zadran will now hope for a resilient and patient innings as Afghanistan aim to chase down 316 runs. Afghanistan's score reads 28-1 after 7 overs.

First wicket down for Afghanistan! Opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz walks back to the pavilion after adding just 10 runs on the board. Not a good sign for Afghanistan in the mammoth run chase.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran start the proceedings for Afghanistan.

Mulder finished the innings with a cracking six. South Africa posted 315 runs in the first innings. Chase is on the other side. 

A quickfir ehalf century from Aiden Markram. Completing his half century in 33 delieveries. 300 comes up for South Africa with one over remaining.

On the very first ball he faced, Marco Jansen is clean bowled thanks to a ripped by Azmatullah Omarzai. South Africa now 299-6 after 48. 2 overs.

David Miller departed for 14 runs. Terrific catch from Rahmat Shah. Fazalhaq Farooqi gave the breakthrough.

Rassie van der Dussen departed after scoring 52 runs. Noor Ahmad picked up the wicket as South Africa are 248/4 after 42.4 overs.

What an innings by Rassie van der Dussen, completes his 50 in 41 deliveries. The problems start to pile on once more for Afghanistan.

Ryan Rickelton departed after scoring 103 runs. He danced down the track but played a forward defence only for bowler Rashid Khan to collect it and throw it to the keeper, who collected it and smashed the stumps. Rickelton would be disappointed with himself following the dismissal but nevertheless, an important wicket for Afghanistan. South Africa are 201/3

HIstoric day for Ryan Rickelton! Scores his maiden ODI century in 101 deliveries. What a performance from the opener. South Africa's score reads 193-2 after 34.3 overs

The skipper departs! Right after surviving an LBW appeal, Temba Bavuma walks back after scoring 58 runs in 76 deliveries. Mohammad Nabi strikes once more. South Africa now 157-2 after 28.5 overs.

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma scored a half-century in 63 balls. Captian leading from the front.

Steady start from South Africa. End of the 20th over, the Proteas are 104/1. Rickelton and Bavuma completed a 50-run partnership and will be key for the team in the coming overs.

A brilliant innings at the top of the order for Proteas opener Ryan Rickelton. Scoring 50 runs in 48 deliveries, the Proteas now have scored 83 runs with the loss of 1 wicket after the first 15 overs.

After the first early wicket, the onus is onto Ryan Rickelton and skipper Temba Bavuma to stabilise the innings for South Africa. After the first 10 overs, South Africa have scored 46 runs with the loss of one wicket.

First over for Mohaammad Nabi and first wicket for Afghanistan! Opener Tony de Zorzi departs after scoring 11 runs in just as many deliveries.

Ryan Rickleton and Tony de Zorzi have propelled South Africa to a good start against Afghanistan. After the first five overs, South Africa have scored 28 runs without losing a wicket.

The stage is set, the Proteas openers are now out in the middle. Ryan Rickleton and Tony de Zorzi will hope to propel their side off to a thrilling start in game 3 of the Champions Trophy 2025. 

Afghanistan playing XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad

South Africa playing XI: Ryan Rickelton(w), Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma(c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi

South Africa have won the toss in Karachi and have opted to bat first, the Proteas will hope to make the most of the pitch and post a big total onto the scoreboard. On the other hand, Afghanistan will look to limit the might South Africa on a subpar total.

Afghanistan squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed Zadran. Reserves: Darwish Rasooli, Bilal Sami

South Africa squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosch. Travelling reserve: Kwena Maphaka

Welcome to game 3 of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2023! Today, we have a high voltage clash between Afghanistan and South Africa today. Both sides lock horns at the National Stadium in Karachi, and with this being the first game of Group B of the tournament, both Afghanistan and South Africa will hope to get off to a good start.