New Delhi, Feb. 21 -- Afghanistan will play South Africa in the third match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 today (February 21). The match will be held at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, Pakistan.

The National Stadium in Karachi has hosted 79 ODIs since 1980. Teams batting first won 37 times while chasing teams won 39. The pitch is batter-friendly, with some early movement for fast bowlers. India's 374/4 against Hong Kong in 2008 remains the highest total recorded at this venue.

On February 19, New Zealand batted first and made 320/5. Pakistan were bundled out for 260 in 47.2 overs. Tom Latham became the Player of the Match for his unbeaten 118. For New Zealand, pacer Will O'Rourke and spinner Mitchell Santner took 3 wickets each...