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.

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

Afghanistan, playing in their first-ever Champions Trophy, take on South Africa at the National Stadium in Karachi

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

Having set a commanding total of 315/6, South Africa wrapped up an all-round win to get off the mark at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

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.

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.