Even though things did not go its way, Afghanistan still has lots to play for in the tournament, and being a senior member of the team, Gurbaz admitted that the pitch was ‘completely beyond the team’s expectations’.

The Afghanistan men’s cricket team is focused on doing well in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan after other teams' politicians urged them to boycott the Afghans because of the Taliban’s ban on women’s sport.

Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa have won the toss and opted to bat. Follow Afghanistan vs South Africa live blog for real-time ICC Champions Trophy 2025 updates.

South Africa have started their Champions Trophy campaign with a bang as they defeated Afghanistan by 107 in the campaign opener of both the sides on Friday in Karachi. Ryan Rickelton was the hero for the Proteas as his maiden ODI century powered them to 315/6.

The ICC Champions Trophy continues on Friday, Feb. 21 when South Africa takes the pitch against Afghanistan at National Stadium in Karachi, Pakistan. The match is scheduled to start at 4 a.m. EST and will be broadcast on Willow TV.

Afghanistan vs South Africa ICC Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE Score: Hashmatullah Shahidi's side will aim for a winning debut in the tournament vs South Africa.

Afghanistan and South Africa are set to lock horns in Match 3 of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, as both sides play the opening game of Group B at this year's mega event. First two days produced couple of centuries and a five-wicket haul,