Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (W)

Ibrahim Zadran

Sediqullah Atal

Rahmat Shah

Hashmatullah Shahidi (C)

Azmatullah Omarzai

Gulbadin Naib

Mohammad Nabi

Rashid Khan

Noor Ahmad

Fazalhaq Farooqi

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

Abdullah Ahmadzai

Abdul Malik

Afsar Khan Zazai

Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar

Said Bahir Shah Mehboob

Bashir Ahmad

Bilal Sami

Darwish Abdul Rasooli

Fareed Ahmad Malik

Farmanullah Safi

Hashmatullah Shahidi

Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai

Ikram Alikhil

Imran Mir

Ismat Alam

Karim Janat

Khalil Gurbaz

Mohammad Ishaq Shirzad

Mohammad Nabi Eisakhil

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Nangeyalia Kharote Khan

Naveen-ul-Haq Murid

Noor Ahmad Lakanwal

Noor ul Rahman Akakhail

Qais Ahmad Kamawal

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Rahmat Shah Zurmati

Rashid Khan Arman

Shahidullah Kamal

Sharafuddin Ashraf

Wafiullah Stanikzai Tarakhil

Mohammad Yamin Ahmadzai

Ziaur Rahman Sharifi

Zubaid Akbari

Aiden Kyle Markram

Andile Simelane

Anrich Arno Nortje

Bjorn Carl Fortuin

Corbin Bosch

David Andrew Miller

Dewald Brevis

Donovan Ferreira

George Fredrik Linde

Gerald William Coetzee

Jason Franswyn Smith

Keshav Athmanand Maharaj

Kwena Tshegofatso Maphaka

Kyle Verreynne

Lhuan-dre Gilbert Pretorius

Lizaad Buyron Williams

Lungisani True-man Ngidi

Lubabalo Lutho Sipamla

Matthew Paul Breetzke

Nandre Burger

Nqabayomzi Peter

Ottneil Emile Graham Baartman

Prenelan Subrayen

Quinton de Kock

Reeza Raphael Hendricks

Rubin Andrew Hermann

Ryan David Rickelton

Senuran Muthusamy

Simon Ross Harmer

Sinethemba Qeshile

Temba Bavuma

Tristan Stubbs

Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder

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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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Harmanpreet Kaur starred with an unbeaten 71 to guide the Mumbai Indians to their highest successful chase in the WPL, leading a thrilling seven-wicket win over the Gujarat Giants. After early setbacks, Harmanpreet and Amanjot Kaur steadied the innings, with Nicola Carey finishing the job, while Harmanpreet also became the first Indian to cross 1,000 WPL runs.


Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Giants by 7 wickets.

Harmanpreet Kaur scored 71 runs against Gujarat Giants.

Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Harmanpreet Kaur playing a shot

Harmanpreet Kaur’s 71 leads Mumbai Indians to record WPL chase against GG

Gujarat Giants all-rounder Anushka Sharma is expected to be out for the next few matches after she sustained an injury while fielding against the Delhi Capitals

Anushka Sharma to be out of action for Gujarat Giants

Anushka had sustained an injury during the clash against Delhi Capitals

Gujarat Giants' Anushka Sharma plays a shot during the Women's Premier League (WPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai (via Getty)

Big blow for Gujarat Giants as all-rounder to be out of action due to injury

Grace Harris stole the show with a stunning 85 off just 40 balls as Royal Challengers Bengaluru easily beat UP Warriorz by nine wickets in their Women’s Premier League clash. Chasing 144, Harris raced to the fastest fifty of the season in only 22 balls, hitting 10 fours and five sixes.

RCB defeated UP Warriorz by nine wickets

Grace Harris’ smashed fastest half-century in WPL 2026.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Smriti Mandhana (L) and her teammate Grace Harris run between the wickets

WPL 2026: Grace Harris blasts 85 as RCB crush UP Warriorz by nine wickets

The three matches of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 will likely to be played in closed doors at the DY Patil Stadium because of municipal corporation elections in Navi Mumbai on January 15. Local police have told the BCCI that they will not be able to provide enough security for the Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz match scheduled on election day.


Three WPL 2026 matches will likely to be played without spectators.

WPL 2026 matches will likely to be played without spectators due to local elections.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana with WPL Trophy 

Explained: Why some of WPL 2026 matches likely to be played without spectators

Mumbai Indians (MI) notched up a commanding 50-run win over Delhi Capitals in their second Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 clash on January 10

Mumbai Indians thrashed Delhi Capitals by 50 runs in their WPL 2026 clash

DC failed to chase down the 196-run target and were bundled out for mere 145

Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt (R) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur celebrate with each other in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: Harmanpreet-Sciver Brunt combine to hand MI 50-run win over DC

Football

Mikel Arteta confirmed key injury updates ahead of Arsenal’s Carabao Cup semi-final clash with Chelsea, with William Saliba and Leandro Trossard in contention while two others remain sidelined.

Piero Hincapié and Riccardo Calafiori are unavailable, while Saliba and Trossard could feature at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho voiced confidence, citing past big-game performances ahead of the semi-final.

Mikel Arteta manager / head coach  of Arsenal applauds after  the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Portsmouth and Arsenal on January 11, 2026 in Portsmouth, England.

Arteta drops major injury UPDATE on four Arsenal players ahead of Chelsea clash

Barcelona briefly announced João Cancelo’s loan return before deleting all posts, with reports revealing missing paperwork delayed the official confirmation.

Barcelona removed the Cancelo announcement due to pending documentation from Al-Hilal.

Club sources insist the deal is complete, with only formalities delaying the unveiling.

Joao Cancelo poses for photo with the #2 T-Shirt during his presentation as a FC Barcelona player at Commercial Office on January 13, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.

Barcelona delete João Cancelo re-signing announcement soon after going official

Basketball

Markieff Morris revealed new details about Dennis Schroder’s altercation with Luka Dončić, as the Kings guard faces a three-game suspension for the December 28 incident.


Markieff Morris claimed Schroder initiated contact with Dončić before the situation escalated.

Paul Pierce sided with Schroder, saying Dončić’s trash talk crossed a personal line tied to lost money.

Dennis Schr?der of Germany, Luka Doncic of Slovenia during the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinal between Germany and Slovenia at Arena Riga on September 10, 2025 in Riga, Latvia.

Former Lakers forward reveals NEW details on Schroder-Doncic altercation

Rich Paul defended Nico Harrison’s vision behind trading Luka Dončić for Anthony Davis, arguing injuries prevented the Mavericks from fully realizing the plan as the deal nears its first anniversary.

Rich Paul said the AD–Kyrie Irving pairing never had time to develop due to bad injury luck.

Despite current struggles, Paul pointed to future draft assets as a possible silver lining for Dallas.

Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on January 12, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.

LeBron's agent defends Harrison's vision behind Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade

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Afghanistan vs South Africa Stats

Match Stats

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MANHATTAN

Series Stats

Most Runs

Best Strike Rate

Most 4s

Most 6s

Most Wickets

Rachin Ravindra

NZ

263 Runs 4 Matches•4 Inns

Shreyas Iyer

IND

243 Runs 5 Matches•5 Inns

Ben Duckett

ENG

227 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

Joe Root

ENG

225 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

Virat Kohli

IND

218 Runs 5 Matches•5 Inns

Ibrahim Zadran

AFG

216 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

Tom Latham

NZ

205 Runs 5 Matches•5 Inns

Kane Williamson

NZ

200 Runs 5 Matches•5 Inns

Rassie van der Dussen

SA

193 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

Shubman Gill

IND

188 Runs 5 Matches•5 Inns

Rohit Sharma

IND

180 Runs 5 Matches•5 Inns

Glenn Phillips

NZ

177 Runs 5 Matches•5 Inns

Will Young

NZ

165 Runs 5 Matches•5 Inns

Ryan Rickelton

SA

147 Runs 3 Matches•3 Inns

KL Rahul

IND

140 Runs 5 Matches•4 Inns

News Updates

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

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

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

263 Runs

4 Matches•4 Inns

243 Runs

5 Matches•5 Inns

227 Runs

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225 Runs

3 Matches•3 Inns

218 Runs

5 Matches•5 Inns

216 Runs

3 Matches•3 Inns

205 Runs

5 Matches•5 Inns

200 Runs

5 Matches•5 Inns

193 Runs

3 Matches•3 Inns

188 Runs

5 Matches•5 Inns

180 Runs

5 Matches•5 Inns

177 Runs

5 Matches•5 Inns

165 Runs

5 Matches•5 Inns

147 Runs

3 Matches•3 Inns

140 Runs

5 Matches•4 Inns