Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 07:17am on 20 Feb 2025,Thursday Sports
Afghanistan will face South Africa in their opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on February 21 at Karachi's National Bank Stadium. The weather forecast predicts pleasant conditions with a temperature of 31°C and minimal chances of rain. South Africa leads the head-to-head ODI record 3-2. Afghanistan’s squad is led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, featuring strong batters like Gurbaz and Zadran, while Rashid Khan leads the spin attack. South Africa, captained by Temba Bavuma, will rely on key players like Rabada, Jansen, and Miller.