Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: South African captain Temba Bavuma has won the toss and opted to bat first against Afghanistan in the Group B opener of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Friday in Karachi.
Notably, Afghanistan are making their Champions Trophy debut after some impressive performances in ODIs since 2023, including the ODI World Cup in India. Meanwhile, South Africa will once again attempt to shed the ‘chokers’ tag. South Africa’s only ICC title came in 1998 during the inaugural Champions Trophy, then known as Knockout Trophy.
However, South Africa will be missing Heinrich Klaasen due to a left elbow soft tissue injury. The biggest challenge for South Africa will be in the bowling after losing pacers Anrich Nortje, Nandre Burger, and Gerald Coetzee due to injuries.
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Afghanistan vs South Africa XIs
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad
South Africa: Ryan Rickelton(w), Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma(c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: Rickelton-Bavuma steers Proteas
Ryan Rickelton seems to have settled in the middle for South Africa. Skipper Temba Bavuma is giving him company. SA 74/1 (14)
Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: Nabi draws first blood
OUTTT!! Mohammad Nabi gets the first breakthrough for Afghanistan as Tony de Zorzi is caught by Azmatullah Omarzai. RSA 30/1 (5.3)
Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: Afghanistan keep things tight
Azmatullah Omarzai and Fazalhaq Farooqi have kept things tight for South Africa in the initial overs. Both the South African openers Ryan Rickelton and Tony de Zorzi are taking their time in the middle, something the New Zealand batters also did against Pakistan. SA 8/0 (3)
Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: It’s game time in Karachi
Ryan Rickelton and Tony de Zorzi are at the crease for South Africa. Fazalhaq Farooqi will open the attack for Afghanistan.
Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: South Africa opt to bat first
We are just moments away from the toss. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has won the toss and opted to bat first.
Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: Afghanistan have upper hand
The last time these two sides faced in an ODI was in September last year in Dubai. Historically, Afghanistan won the three-match series 2-1. In that sense, the conditions are more suitable for Afghanistan in Karachi..
Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: Ibrahim boost for Afghanistan
The good news for Afghanistan is that Ibrahim Zadran is all set to play his first game after more than three months due to his ankle injury.
Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: SA preparation ahead of match
Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: ICC earlier shared some photographs from South Africa’s practice session ahead of the match on February 21 in Karachi.
Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: AFG vs SA Head-to-Head
Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: South Africa and Afghanistan have clashed in 5 ODI matches so far. The Afghan team, who are playing the ICC Champions Trophy for the first time, have won 2 of those ODIs while the Proteas won 3.
Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: South Africa’s key strength
Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: South Africa’s key strength is their explosive middle order of Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller and Tristan Stubbs. Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen lead the bowling while Corbin Bosch’s pace adds firepower.
Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: Last match in Karachi
Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: On February 19, New Zealand made 320/5 in the first innings. Pakistan were all out for 260 in 47.2 overs. For the Black Caps, spinner Mitchell Santner and pacer Will O’Rourke took 3 wickets each. Tom Latham became the Player of the Match for his unbeaten 118.
Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: Afghanistan will ignore boycott calls, says captain
Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: Speaking at the pre-match presser, Shahidi said, “We only control things inside the ground, that’s our job,”
“The other things cannot put us under pressure.” the Afghanistan skipper added
Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: Afghanistan – giant killers
Afghanistan have been on the rise in recent times. They defeated the likes of England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka in the 2023 ODI World Cup before reaching the semifinals of the T20 World Cup last year.
Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: South Africa miss 3 pacers
South Africa will be missing the services of Anrich Nortje, Nandre Burger, and Gerald Coetzee due to injuries.
Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: Group B opener
The Afghanistan vs South Africa clash will be the first from Group B which also includes England and Australia.
Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE: Welcome
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of Afghanistan vs South Africa clash from Karachi.