Champions Trophy 2025: Rickelton's maiden ODI hundred sets up South Africa's 107-run win over Afghanistan in Karachi
Ryan Rickelton scored his maiden ODI century, 103, as South Africa beat Afghanistan by 107 runs in their Champions Trophy Group B opener at Karachi on 21 February 2025.
Summary
On 21 February 2025 South Africa beat Afghanistan by 107 runs in a Group B match of the ICC Champions Trophy at the National Stadium, Karachi. Opting to bat, South Africa made 315 for 6, with opener Ryan Rickelton scoring 103 off 106 balls, his maiden ODI century, and Temba Bavuma (58), Rassie van der Dussen (52) and Aiden Markram (52*) adding fifties. Afghanistan, playing their first Champions Trophy match, were bowled out for 208 in 43.3 overs; Rahmat Shah made 90 and Kagiso Rabada took 3 for 36. Rickelton was Player of the Match.
Key facts
- Date and venue
- 21 February 2025, National Stadium, Karachi
- Result
- South Africa won by 107 runs
- Scores
- South Africa 315/6; Afghanistan 208 (43.3 overs)
- Ryan Rickelton
- 103 off 106, maiden ODI century; Player of the Match
- Afghanistan
- Rahmat Shah 90; Champions Trophy debut
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Who scored a maiden ODI century as South Africa beat Afghanistan by 107 runs in the Champions Trophy at Karachi on 21 February 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Ryan Rickelton
Ryan Rickelton scored 103 off 106 balls, his maiden ODI century, and was named Player of the Match.