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Run-happy RickelTON happy to keep things simple for the benefit of the Proteas

Ryan Rickelton scored his maiden one-day international century, leading South Africa to a 107-run victory over Afghanistan in their Champions Trophy opener.
South Africa set a total of 315 for six, with Ryan Rickelton contributing 103 runs off 106 balls before being run out.
Afghanistan was bowled out for 208, with Rahmat Shah scoring 90 runs as the top performer for the team.
Kagiso Rabada led South Africa's bowling attack with three wickets for 36 runs, marking South Africa's first victory after a six-match losing streak in ODIs.

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News24

Run-happy RickelTON happy to keep things simple for the benefit of the Proteas

Ryan Rickelton's 103 was the bedrock of South Africa's 315/6, which led to Friday's comfortable 107-run win over Afghanistan in their Champions Trophy clash in Karachi.

5 hours ago·South Africa

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The Independent

Ryan Rickelton’s maiden ODI ton leads South Africa to opening victory

24 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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Coast Reporter

South Africa pacers and Rickelton's ton overwhelm Afghanistan in Champions Trophy

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Opener Ryan Rickelton’s maiden one-day international century earned South Africa a 107-run victory over Champions Trophy debutant Afghanistan on Friday.

1 day ago

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IOL

Champions Trophy: Ryan Rickelton century leads Proteas' 315-run assault in Karachi

1 day ago·South Africa

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India Today

Ryan Rickelton gets out in bizarre fashion after slamming maiden ODI hundred

South Africa opener Ryan Rickelton got out in a bizarre fashion after scoring his hundred during Match 3 of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against Afghanistan in Karachi.

1 day ago·India

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PK Sports News

Rickelton shines as South Africa claim comfortable win over Afghanistan

Ryan Rickelton maiden one-day international century helps South Africa claim a comfortable 107-run win over Afghanistan in the ICC men’s Champions Trophy. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/videos/c4gm4gp2144o Author : Publish date : 2025-02-21 17:26:29 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.The post Rickelton shines as South Africa claim comfortable win over Afghanistan first appeared on PK Sports News.

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