Karachi, Feb. 21 -- Wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton continued his fine resurgence across all formats of the game in 2025, becoming the first South African player to score a century on his ICC Champions Trophy debut.

Rickelton accomplished this feat during his side's ICC Champions Trophy campaign opener against Afghanistan at Karachi on Friday.

During the match, Rickelton scored 103 in 106 balls, with seven fours and a six. His runs came at a strike rate of 97.16.

Now, he is the first Proteas to score a century on CT debut. He has joined legends like Herschelle Gibbs, Hashim Amla, Graeme Smith and Jacques Kallis to have centuries in the tournament.

Rickelton has joined former Proteas batter Gary Kirsten as the second South African p...