Rickelton ton propels Proteas to big total

Opener Ryan Rickelton struck a maiden ODI hundred to guide South Africa to an imposing total in their Champions Trophy clash against Afghanistan in Karachi on Friday.

RECAP: Afghanistan vs Proteas (Champions Trophy)

The Proteas made a winning start to their Champions Trophy campaign in Karachi.

Watch: ‘It doesn’t turn as much as you’d think’

Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj on his bowling strategy for Pakistan pitches and the energy around the Champions Trophy.

Watch: Proteas show off Champions Trophy kit

The Proteas tried on their new kit ahead of their first Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan on Friday.

Proteas batsmen fire in warm-up win

The Proteas beat the Pakistan Shaheens (Pakistan A) by three wickets in their Champions Trophy warm-up match in Karachi on Monday.

Watch: Proteas’ confidence still high – Bavuma

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma on going into the Champions Trophy on the back of six consecutive ODI defeats, Lungi Ngidi’s struggles, and the need for more 50-over domestic cricket.

Watch: When Proteas won an ICC tournament

Hansie Cronje’s South Africa beat the West Indies in the final of the 1998 Wills International Cup, a tournament that would become known as the Champions Trophy.

2025 Champions Trophy squads analysis

With one week to go until the Champions Trophy gets underway, each nation has named the players who will be in action in Pakistan and the UAE.

Watch: ‘Proteas batters will take a lot of heart’

Proteas coach Rob Walter says the ODI Tri-Series involving Pakistan and New Zealand provided ideal preparation for the Champions Trophy.

Highlights: Pakistan vs Proteas (Tri-Series ODI)

Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha overshadowed the exploits of Temba Bavuma, Matthew Breetzke and Heinrich Klaasen in Karachi.

Rizwan, Salman star in record Pakistan run chase

Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha cracked centuries to guide Pakistan into the Tri-Series final with a thumping six-wicket win over the Proteas in Karachi on Wednesday.

Watch: Breetzke, Afridi clash in Karachi

Things got heated between Proteas batsman Matthew Breetzke and Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi during Wednesday’s Tri-Series match.

Proteas post big total against Pakistan

Captain Temba Bavuma, Matthew Breetzke and Heinrich Klaasen scored big to lift the Proteas to 352-5 against Pakistan in Karachi on Wednesday.

Rickelton relishing all-format challenge

Mastering all trades in international cricket is becoming a rarity but Ryan Rickelton hopes to prove he has what it takes to buck the trend.

Watch: Bavuma run out after big mix-up

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma was well on track for a century against Pakistan in Karachi until this happened.