luck9 AFG Vs RSA Toss Update, Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa Opt To Bat First - Check Playing XIs

2025-02-25 10:33

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South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first against Afghanistan in their opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 that will unfold at the Karachi National Stadium on February 21, Friday. (Match Blog | Full Coverage | Cricket News)

The Proteas have dropped Heinrich Klaasen from their playing XI but it is learned that he was been ruled out of today's contest due to a left elbow soft tissue injury.

Afghanistan Vs South Africa Playing XIs

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad

The penalty shootout too turned out to be a thrilling contest as the two teams were locked 7-7 before Lalit Kumar Upadhyay put India ahead. Indian custodian Sreejesh then produced a decisive save, denying Spain captain Marc Miralles,90jili app to earn the win for the hosts.

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

Afghanistan Vs South Africa Live Streaming

The Afghanistan vs South Africaluck9, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match will be telecast on the Star Sports 2 and Sports 18 1 TV channels in India. It will be live streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India.