Rickelton grabbed the spotlight with a stunning 103 in Karachi on Friday, as South Africa posted a total of 315/6 and dismissed Afghanistan for 208 in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

All you need to know about Ryan Rickelton who became the first South African wicketkeeper-batter to score century in Champions Trophy. Read only on CricTracker.

Ryan Rickelton admitted that he was a bit nervous ahead of his first match at the Champions Trophy, while Temba Bavuma was happy with his team's clinical performance on the day. Hasmatullah Shahidi rued Afghanistan's batting performance as they were beaten by South Africa on Friday,

South African wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton made his debut in the ICC Champions Trophy memorable with a match-winning century against Afghanistan. The 28-year-old left-handed batsman scored a brilliant 103 off just 106 deliveries in Karachi. He hit seven boundaries and one six, maintaining a strike rate of 97.16.

Apart from Rahmat Shah’s plucky 90, Afghanistan had few takeaways from the game where Bavuma, van der Dussen and Markram help themselves to chunky 50s

Afghanistan were bowled out for 208 in reply to South Africas 315-6 in Karachi; Ryan Rickelton scored a century for South Africa as Temba Bavuma (58) and Kagiso Rabada (3-36) also impressed; watch eve

Ryan Rickelton emerges as a pivotal player for South Africa, delivering an impressive century on his ICC Champions Trophy debut against Afghanistan. His performance follows an exceptional year, marking his dominance across formats.

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.

Ryan Rickelton scores his maiden one-day international century as South Africa claim a comfortable 107-run win over Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy.