Opener Ryan Rickelton’s maiden one-day international century earned South Africa a 107-run victory over Champions Trophy debutant Afghanistan on Friday. Rickelton hit 103 off 106 balls and four of the top five batters scored at last half-centuries in South Africa's 315-6 total.

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South Africa is off to a strong start in their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, recovering well after an early setback. The match against Afghanistan is underway at the National Stadium in Karachi, with South Africa opting to bat after winning the toss in this Group B opener.