In the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between South Africa and Afghanistan, Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma pulled off a stunning catch to dismiss Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi.
The moment came in the 15th over when Wiann Mulder bowled a length delivery. Shahidi attempted to loft it over the covers but failed to generate enough power, allowing Bavuma to leap in the air and complete a brilliant catch.
South Africa posted mammoth score; Ryan Rickelton shines
South Africa put up a massive total of 315/6 in their 50 overs at the National Stadium in Karachi after opting to bat first. The team suffered an early setback when Tony de Zorzi was dismissed for 11 runs by Mohammad Nabi in the sixth over.
However, Ryan Rickelton and Temba Bavuma steadied the innings with a crucial 129-run partnership for the second wicket. Bavuma played a solid knock, scoring 58 runs with five fours, while Rickelton continued his excellent form, smashing his maiden ODI century with 103 runs, including 7 fours and 1 six.
For Afghanistan, Mohammad Nabi was the standout bowler, picking up 2 wickets for 51 runs in 10 overs, while Fazalhaq Farooqi, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Noor Ahmad claimed a wicket each.
In reply, Afghanistan is struggling at 94/5 after 24 overs. Rahmat Shah (27)* and Mohammad Nabi (2)* are at the crease, trying to rebuild the innings. Kagiso Rabada has been the most effective bowler for South Africa, taking 2 wickets, while Wiaan Mulder and Lungi Ngidi have also chipped in with a wicket each.
