match victory

South Africa registered a convincing 107-run victory over Afghanistan in their first match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Chasing a formidable target of 316 runs, Afghanistan was bowled out for 208 in their allotted 50 overs, with Kagiso Rabada leading the charge with three wickets. Wiaan Mulder and Lungi Ngidi each picked up two wickets to complement the pace attack, ensuring that Afghanistan's chase never gained any real momentum.

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.

coming back from a set down to win 5-7, 7-6(5), 6-4, indicating her tenacity and ability to remain focused under pressure.