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South Africa overpower Afghanistan in Champions Trophy opener

Afghanistan vs South Africa: A Tough Start for the Debutants

In their opening Group B fixture at the Champions Trophy 2025 in Karachi, South Africa delivered an emphatic 107‑run victory over setting the tone for a dominant campaign.([turn0news36], [turn0search2])

Match Highlights

Ryan Rickelton stole the spotlight with a graceful maiden ODI century—103 off 106 balls—propelling South Africa to a towering 315/6.([turn0news36], [turn0search0], [turn0search10])
Support came from Temba Bavuma (58), Rassie van der Dussen (52), and a quickfire 52 by Aiden Markram*, constructing a formidable batting lineup.([turn0news36], [turn0search2])
response faltered, collapsing at 208 all out in 43.3 overs. Only Rahmat Shah (90 off 92 balls) managed to build a meaningful innings.([turn0search2], [turn0search6])
South Africa’s pace quartet led the charge: Kagiso Rabada (3/36), Wiaan Mulder (2/36), Lungi Ngidi (2/56), supported by tight fielding and a brilliant direct hit from Marco Jansen.([turn0search0], [turn0search6], [turn0search2])

Setting the Scene

Opening with such a commanding performance, South Africa sent a clear message—they possess the depth and firepower to challenge for the title.

, while lacking in depth here, showed promise in patches—Rahmat’s gritty knock and fleeting cameo from Rashid Khan were encouraging signs but ultimately insufficient.

Fan Reactions from Reddit

Reddit chatter captured the emotion succinctly:

“South Africa secured a convincing 107‑run victory… Rahmat Shah emerged as the sole warrior for
— Reddit user recounting the game’s narrative tone of South Africa’s dominance and Rahmat’s valiant fight.([turn0reddit48])

The collective sentiment acknowledged the gulf between the sides on the day, yet respected spirit.

Internal Link Suggestions Afghanistan

Explore our Champions Trophy Group B Summary for fuller context on standings and upcoming fixtures.
Dive into our player profiles of Rahmat Shah and Ryan Rickelton to learn more about their chase-defining innings.
Visit our bowling strategy analysis page to see how South Africa’s transport pace attack outclassed bowling line-up.

Final Thoughts Afghanistan

This match highlighted both the promise and the pitfalls of debut in the Champions Trophy. While the defeat was heavy, standout performances like Rahmat Shah’s battling knock offered glimpses of resilience. Meanwhile, South Africa looked every bit the title contender—with a balanced execution of batting, bowling, and fielding.

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