Afghanistan, Temba Bavuma and ICC Champions Trophy

Bavuma hails South African adaptability in win over Afghanistan
Captain Temba Bavuma hailed what he termed South Africa’s brave decision to bat first in their comprehensive 107-run Champions Trophy win over Afghanistan on Friday as they mastered a Karachi wicket that had left both teams unsure over how it would play.
Champions Trophy: SA skipper Bavuma hails bowling show after win over Afghanistan, calls it one of their best
Following his side's win over Afghanistan in the ICC Champions Trophy campaign opener, South African skipper Temba Bavuma expressed his delight with the bowling performance, calling it one of their finest displays.
Champions Trophy: Temba Bavuma scores brilliant fifty vs Afghanistan
South African captain Temba Bavuma has brought up his sixth fifty in the One Day International (ODI) cricket. The knock was played in SA's opener in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy against Afghanistan at the National Stadium in Karachi.
All-round performance propels South Africa to 107-run victory over Afghanistan
KARACHI: A dominant all-round performance saw South Africa outclassed Afghanistan by 107 runs in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash at the National Bank Stadium on Friday.Chasing a
Champions Trophy: Ryan Rickelton's century helps South Africa to big win over Afghanistan in group opener
Afghanistan were bowled out for 208 in reply to South Africas 315-6 in Karachi; Ryan Rickelton scored a century for South Africa as Temba Bavuma (58) and Kagiso Rabada (3-36) also impressed; watch eve
Afghanistan Vs South Africa, Champions Trophy Match 3 In Pics: Proteas Win Big
South Africa have started their Champions Trophy campaign with a bang as they defeated Afghanistan by 107 in the campaign opener of both the sides on Friday in Karachi. Ryan Rickelton was the hero for the Proteas as his maiden ODI century powered them to 315/6.
Twitter Reactions: Rickelton, Rabada set up South Africa's thumping win over Afghanistan
South Africa delivered a clinical performance to defeat Afghanistan by 107 runs in the third match of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday, February 21. Under Temba Bavuma's captaincy,
CT 2025: South Africa win toss; opt to bat first against Afghanistan in their opening clash
South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bat first in their opening game of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 campaign against Afghanistan in Karachi on Friday.South Africa and Afghanistan are placed in Group B along with England and Australia in their group.
Bavuma wary of Afghanistan challenge in Champions Trophy
Karachi: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma warned his team they will need to be at their best against Afghanistan in their opening game of the Champions Trophy in Karachi on Friday. It will be the first meeting between the countries since Afghanistan beat South Africa 2-1 in a one-day series in Sharjah last September.
No time to snooze for Temba Bavuma’s Proteas as fast and furious Afghanistan await in ICC Champions Trophy
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma said understands that the ICC Champions Trophy ‘is a little bit different’, with the quick-fire ...
Brave decision to bat first not knowing how pitch would play: Temba Bavuma
South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma said batting first on the National Stadium pitch here was a "brave decision" and commended ...
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SA, Afghanistan captains share views on Karachi pitch
Bavuma described the performance as clinical, while Shahidi admitted Afghanistan failed to play to their potential.
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South Africa's Temba Bavuma Praises Brave Decision to Bat First in Champions Trophy Opener
Temba Bavuma praises South Africa's decision to bat first, leading to a 107-run victory over Afghanistan in the Champions ...
Rickelton hits century as SA build towards imposing total
Afghanistan face South Africa in the Champions Trophy in Karachi - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary ...
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"I really like the way he bats" - Aakash Chopra lauds Mumbai Indians batter's knock in SA vs AFG 2025 Champions Trophy clash
Former India player Aakash Chopra has lauded Ryan Rickelton for scoring a match-winning century in South Africa's 2025 ...
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South Africa's explosive star misses out as Temba Bavuma elects to bat first - check playing XIs of both teams
This is the first game from Group B and both teams will be eyeing to kick off their campaign with a stunning win. The Proteas ...
Temba Bavuma Takes A Stunning Catch To Dimiss Hashmatullah Shahidi During SA vs AFG CT Match; Video
South Africa put up a massive total of 315/6 in their 50 overs at the National Stadium in Karachi after opting to bat first.