Ryan Rickelton in ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Today is the third match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tournament. The match is being played between South Africa and Afghanistan in Karachi, Pakistan. South African explosive batsman Ryan Ricelton played a strong century against Afghanistan.
Ricelton completed his century in 101 balls. With this, Ricelton has joined the list of batsmen who scored a century in the ICC Champions Trophy debut. Not only this, this is Ricelton’s first century in ODI. In his century innings, Ricelton hit 7 fours and 1 sixes. However, he was run out shortly after scoring a century. Ricelton scored 103 runs in 106 balls in his innings.
What happened in the match
In this match being played at the National Stadium in Karachi, the South Africa team decided to bat first after winning the toss. The innings was started by Tony de Jeetra with Ricelton for the team. However, D Georgi could not show anything special in batting. He was dismissed for just 11 runs. From the other end, Ricelton held the front for his team.
Great partnership between Reclist and Bavuma
Ricelton was supported by captain Temba Bavuma. Captain Bavuma also became engulfed with his batting amid Ricelton’s strong batting. After the beginning wicket, Bavuma played a great half -century innings, batting wisely. Bavuma lost his wicket in an attempt to score fast. Bavuma played 76 balls for South Africa scoring 58 runs, in which he hit 5 fours.
Ricelton and Bavuma had a 129 -run partnership in 142 balls for the second wicket. South Africa reached a strong position due to this strong partnership. With this, South Africa managed to overcome the early shock.