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Ryan Rickelton's century followed by fifties from Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, and Aiden Markram powered the SA side to 315/6.

Afghanistan is taking on South Africa in Champions Trophy.

Ryan Rickelton smashes century.

He creates history with this century.

Ryan Rickelton celebrates after scoring a century

Ryan Rickelton creates history, achieves massive feat after smashing century in Champions Trophy clash against Afghanistan

South Africa have suffered an injury scare due to which their star batter Heinrich Klaasen will be missing out on the Afghanistan clash.

Heincrich Klaasen ruled out of the clash.

He is suffering from an elbow injury.

South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen in frame

South Africa suffer injury scare, star batter ruled out of Champions Trophy clash against Afghanistan

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 will be playing this game without their batting star Heinrich Klaasen.

SA win toss and elect to bat first.

Heincrich Klaasen misses out of the game.

Hashmatullah Shahidi and Temba Bavuma in frame

South Africa's explosive star misses out as Temba Bavuma elects to bat first - check playing XIs of both teams

The Afghanistan captain dismissed any worries about his squad, stating that they will draw strength from their recent series victory against South Africa in Sharjah. 

Afghanistan set to face South Africa in Champions Trophy.

This is the first match of the Group B.

Afghanistan captain fires warning to South Africa.

South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma in frame

Afghanistan captain fires stern warning to South Africa by reminding Proteas of 2-1 series loss in Sharjah, says '2019 and now there’s too much difference...'

Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced 30-year-old Corbin Bosch as Anrich Nortje's replacement for Champions Trophy 2025.

CSA announced Corbin Bosch as Anrich Nortje's replacement. 

Corbin Bosch will join South Africa squad for tri-nation series and Champions Trophy 2025. 

Anrich Nortje

Cricket South Africa announces 30-year-old star as Anrich Nortje's replacement for Champions Trophy 2025

South Africa's star speedster Gerald Coetzee has been ruled out of the ODI tri-series in Pakistan with a groin issue and will not be considered for selection for the Champions Trophy.

Gerald Coetzee ruled out of South Africa's ODI tri nation squad. 

Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to start from February 19. 

Gerald Coetzee 

Massive blow to South Africa, day after announcing squad star speedster ruled out of Tri-Series in Pakistan And Champions Trophy 2025

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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly reckons that spinner Kuldeep Yadav should be included in India's squad. 

Kuldeep Yadav was part of Shubman Gill-led India squad for Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. 

Kuldeep Yadav has played 13 Tests. 

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India defeated England by six runs in fifth Test of Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025.

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 ended in a draw.

Yashasvi Jaiswal (L), Dhruv Jurel (2nd L), Sai Sudharsan and Mohammed Siraj (R) celebrate after India won the fifth Rothesay Test Match between England and India at The Kia Oval on August 4, 2025 in London, England

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Charles Leclerc's rear suspension update backfired at the Hungarian Grand Prix 2025 causing a significant drop in his performance.

Despite starting from pole, Leclerc called the race "extremely frustrating" due to problem in Chassis.

Charles Leclerc in the frame.

Ferrari's rear suspension upgrade problems may be impacting Charles Leclerc's performance in ongoing F1 season

Krishna picked up a total of 8 scalps in the fifftyh Test against England at Kennington Oval and played a key role in the Men in Blue's thrilling win

Prasidh Krishna's childhood coach feels that the pacer is sit to play in all formats

Krishna took four wickets each in both the innings of Oval Test

Prasidh Krishna in this frame

'Become just like Bumrah...': Prasidh Krishna's childhood coach sends big 'responsibility' message to the pacer after Oval Test heroics

India vice-captain Rishabh Pant and England star Chris Woakes came to bat during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 despite getting injured.

Rishabh Pant suffered toe injury during 4th Test against England. 

Chris Woakes got injured in fifth Test against England. 

KL Rahul with Rishabh Pant and Chris Woakes

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