The Champions Trophy 2025 moves on to Group B action as Afghanistan faces South Africa in Karachi after a few Group A matches. Afghanistan makes its ICC Champions Trophy debut, facing South Africa in Group B. The group also features England and Australia, setting up a tough challenge for the newcomers as they aim to make an impact on the big stage.
The two teams last met in a three-match series in the UAE in September 2024, where Afghanistan secured a 2-1 victory. However, South Africa had the upper hand in the 2023 ODI World Cup, defeating Afghanistan by five wickets.
Date: Friday, February 21, 2025?
Venue: National Bank Stadium in Karachi?
Match Time: 2:30 PM IST?
TV Broadcast: Star Sports and Network 18 channels ?
Live Streaming: JioHotstar app and website
South Africa and Afghanistan have faced each other only five times in the 50-over format. Among these matches, the Proteas hold a slight edge.
Matches played total: 5
Afghanistan won: 3
South Africa won: 2?
No Result: 0
Tied: 0
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed ZadranReserves: Darwish Rasooli, Bilal Sami?
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosch Travelling reserve: Kwena Maphaka?
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