Karachi, Feb. 21 -- Ryan Rickelton's maiden ODI century powered South Africa to a comprehensive 107-run victory over Afghanistan in their opening encounter of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy at the National Stadium here on Friday. Opting to bat first, South Africa posted a formidable 315/6 in 50 overs, built on Rickelton's fluent 103 off 106 balls, well-supported by half-centuries from Rassie van der Dussen (52 off 46) and Aiden Markram (52 off 36). The Afghan spinners struggled to contain the Proteas' batting charge despite Mohammad Nabi's early breakthrough. Chasing 316, Afghanistan faltered against South Africa's disciplined bowling attack, folding for 208 in 43.3 overs. The Proteas' pacers Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada struck early, dismi...