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Rickelton shines as Proteas defeat Afghanistan in Champions Trophy opener

Ryan Rickelton scored 103 runs, leading South Africa to a 107-run win over Afghanistan in their Champions Trophy opener.
South Africa batted first, posting 315 for 6, with Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen also contributing half-centuries.
Afghanistan struggled in response, bowled out for 208, with Rahmat Shah scoring 90 runs as the top performer.
Kagiso Rabada took 3 wickets, helping secure the win for South Africa, as Rickelton was named Player of the Match.

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Al Jazeera

South Africa and Rickelton routs Afghanistan in Champions Trophy

South Africa beat Afghanistan by 107 runs as the teams open their Champions Trophy accounts in Karachi, Pakistan.

21 hours ago·Qatar

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The Express Tribune

SA, Afghanistan captains share views on Karachi pitch

South Africa's Captain Temba Bavuma hailed his team’s brave decision to bat first in their comprehensive 107-run victory over Afghanistan in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy on Friday. He described the performance as "clinical" and praised the team's adaptability to the challenging conditions. "It was a clinical performance, but we got the rub of the green with the toss and it was a brave decision to bat first not knowing how it (the wicket) would…

22 hours ago·Pakistan

South Africa Thrash Afghanistan By 107 Runs To Begin Champions Trophy Campaign On Rousing Note

Ryan Rickelton struck a flawless maiden century before a clinical display by the bowlers as South Africa began their Champions Trophy campaign with a comprehensive win.

23 hours ago·New Delhi, India

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Hindustan Times

Rickelton ton takes SA to easy win over Afghanistan

South Africa beat Afghanistan by 107 runs in the Champions Trophy, with Rassie van der Dussen and Ryan Rickelton shining in their innings.

23 hours ago·New Delhi, India

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IOL

Rickelton shines as Proteas defeat Afghanistan in Champions Trophy opener

24 hours ago·South Africa

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India TV News

Ryan Rickelton's century overshadows Rahmat Shah's arduous effort, South Africa beat Afghanistan

South Africa picked up a comfortable 107-run win over Afghanistan in their opening game of the Champions Trophy 2025. The Proteas won the toss and elected to bat first and their opener Ryan Rickelton gave the team a scintillating start. Despite losing his partner Tony de Zorzi early, the 28-year-old managed to keep the scoreboard ticking. He smacked 103 runs off 106 deliveries that set the platform for the middle order batters to capitalize. Bat…

24 hours ago·India

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