cricket highlights

In a stunning performance on his Champions Trophy debut, Ryan Rickelton’s maiden ODI century guided South Africa to a commanding total of 315/6 against Afghanistan at the National Stadium in Karachi. Rickelton, who had been in excellent form leading up to the tournament, showcased his ability with the bat, scoring 103 off 106 balls. His innings was pivotal as South Africa, despite a mid-innings wobble, managed to post a strong total in the face of a determined Afghanistan bowling attack.

In a tense contest during the Champions Trophy group stage in Dubai, Shubman Gill held his nerve and anchored the Indian chase, scoring his slowest ODI century to help his side reach the target of 229 with six wickets in hand. Despite a strong fight from Bangladesh, spearheaded by Towhid Hridoy's century and Mohammed Shami's record-breaking performance with the ball, India managed to successfully navigate a tricky chase, aided by a crucial partnership between Gill and KL Rahul.