ICC Champions Trophy: SA vs AFG: South Africa wins toss; opts to bat against Afghanistan
The Hindu
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa vs Afghanistan; Afghanistan vs South Africa Champions Trophy match in Karachi on February 21, 2025.
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat first against Afghanistan in their Champions Trophy match in Karachi on Friday (February 21, 2025).
"Looks a bit different then what we have been experiencing here, not sure how will it react. Will try to post a competitive total on the board," said Bavuma during the toss.
"We have a lot of confidence in our bowling, consistency has been our strength. Just one spinner,” he added.
South Africa entered their opening match of the ODI tournament with three frontline pacers and a spinner in Keshav Maharaj.
They left out batsman Heinrich Klaasen in a precautionary measure as he recovers from an elbow injury.
This is Afghanistan’s first appearance ever in the Champions Trophy.
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