Karachi, Feb. 20 -- A thrilling contest is on the cards as Afghanistan's spin-heavy attack prepares to take on South Africa's formidable batting lineup in their opening match of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy here on Friday.
The match, scheduled to commence at 2:30 PM IST, will be played under hot and dry conditions, with temperatures hovering around 30degC.
Afghanistan enters the contest with a formidable spin-heavy bowling attack, spearheaded by Rashid Khan. While their bowling unit remains their strength, their batting lineup will need to step up in conditions that are expected to favour batsmen. The team faces added pressure as Pakistani pitches traditionally support high-scoring encounters.
Rashid Khan remains Afghanistan's key weapo...