Ryan Rickelton, South Africa's wicketkeeper-batter, scored his first ODI century in the ICC Champions Trophy, leading to a win against Afghanistan. Despite his satisfaction, he expressed regret about his dismissal and acknowledged areas of improvement.

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

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Ryan Rickelton's maiden ODI century led South Africa to a dominant 107-run victory over Afghanistan in their Champions Trophy opener

Ryan Rickelton scored a flawless maiden century, leading South Africa to a decisive 107-run victory over Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy. Supported by Bavuma, van der Dussen, and Markram's half-centuries,

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

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.

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.