South Africa bravely chose to bat first in their Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan, achieving a 107-run victory. With a maiden ODI century from Ryan Rickelton, South Africa scored 315 runs. Efficient bowling restricted Afghanistan to 208.

Afghanistan and South Africa begin their campaign in Karachi on Friday, February 21. Both teams have done well in the ICC tournaments in recent past and will look to continue their charge.

South Africa opener Ryan Rickelton scored a maiden One-Day International century with a fluent 103 as his side eased to a 107-run win over Afghanistan in their opening Champions Trophy Group B fixture at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday.