Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has dismissed calls for a boycott of his team’s matches in the ICC Champions Trophy due to Afghanistan’s tre

Afghanistan will make their debut in the ICC Champions Trophy with a difficult match-up against South Africa at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday, February 20.

Afghanistan is set to make history as it plays its first-ever ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match against a formidable South Africa at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday,.

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Afghanistan cricket team's captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has exuded confidence ahead of their 2024 Champions Trophy opener against South Africa. The game is set to take place on Friday, February 21 at the National Stadium in Karachi.

Afghanistan vs South Africa LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: Debutants Afghanistan will aim to continue their impressive rise in white-ball cricket, while South Africa will once again attempt to shed the 'chokers' tag when the two sides kick off their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on Friday in Karachi.

Afghanistan, playing in their first-ever Champions Trophy, take on South Africa at the National Stadium in Karachi

Here's how to watch the ICC Champions Trophy match on TV and live stream in USA as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

Stats Preview of player records and approaching milestones (Source: Getty Images) Afghanistan will embark on their first-ever campaign in the Champions Trophy as they take on at the National Stadium in Karachi in the third match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025.