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Champions Trophy: Dark Horses Afghanistan Eye Another Good Show, South Africa Aim To Shed Chokers Tag

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 Champions Trophy campaign in Karachi on Friday. The inaugural Champions Trophy in 1998, which was called the Knockout Trophy at that time, remains the only ICC men's senior title that South Africa have secured despite having produced some of the world's greatest cricketers, especially in limited-overs format. The Proteas boast of a well-balanced squad with a formidable batting lineup.

Afghanistan name Champions Trophy squad amid boycott calls

Afghanistan have recalled fit-again Ibrahim Zadran in their 15-man Champions Trophy squad, amid ongoing calls for teams to boycott matches against them due to the Taliban government's crackdown on women's rights since returning to power in 2021.

Rashid Khan Picks Up 11 Wickets, Carries Afghanistan To Maiden Test Series Win vs Zimbabwe

Star leg spinner Rashid Khan took his seventh wicket of the innings as Afghanistan speedily wrapped up a 72-run victory over Zimbabwe on Monday to win the two-Test series. Zimbabwe were 205-8 overnight with captain Craig Ervine unbeaten on 53 and needing 73 more runs to win the Test at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo after a drawn first Test. But the home team failed to add a run and Afghanistan needed just 15 deliveries to seal a first Test win since beating Zimbabwe in Abu Dhabi four years ago.

Hashmatullah Shahidi, Brian Bennett Star As Afghanistan Draw Zimbabwe Test

Afghanistan veteran Hashmatullah Shahidi and Zimbabwe rookie Brian Bennett starred as the first Test was drawn after a rain-shortened final day in Bulawayo on Monday. Shahidi claimed an Afghan record 246 runs at the end of a marathon innings while spinner Bennett took five wickets. Zimbabwe made 586 and 142-4 to lead Afghanistan by 29 runs at stumps after the tourists posted 699. Both first innings scores were national records. With Zimbabwe 88-4 in their second innings and 25 runs behind, batting stability was required and the unbeaten partnership of veterans Sean Williams (35) and Craig Ervine (22) provided it.

Sediqullah Atal Century Helps Afghanistan Crush Zimbabwe In Second ODI

Sediqullah Atal scored his maiden one-day international century as Afghanistan crushed Zimbabwe by 232 runs in Harare on Thursday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Atal (104) and Abdul Malik (84) put on 191 runs for the first wicket and an unbeaten 29 from captain Hashmatullah Shahidi lifted the tourists to 286-6 off 50 overs. Zimbabwe, who won the toss, were in trouble from the outset when replying with Ben Curran run out off the final ball of the first over.

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 1st ODI: Live Cricket Score And Updates

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 1st ODI: After a 2-1 series win against Zimbabwe in the T20I series, Afghanistan look to emulate the same performance in the 3-match ODI series. With the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled to be held next year, the 50-over format of the game holds a special place in Afganistan's preparatory plans. Afghanistan will have the likes of Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, etc. to test the hosts Zimbabwe who would be keen to not repeat the same mistakes they made in the T20I series. (LIVE Scorecard)

Afghanistan's Rashid returns to test squad for Zimbabwe series

Afghanistan spin spearhead Rashid Khan will return to test cricket in a two-match series in Zimbabwe beginning later this month, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said on Monday.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Omarzai Propel Afghanistan To Series Win Over Bangladesh

Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit a cracking century and Azmatullah Omarzai showed allround skills on Monday to give Afghanistan a five wicket victory in the third ODI and a series win over Bangladesh. Omarzai took four wickets before hitting an undefeated 77-ball 70 and Opener Gurbaz hit a 120-ball 101 as Afghanistan chased down a 245-run target in 48.2 overs in Sharjah. Bangladesh were lifted to 244-8 by Mohammad Mahmudullah, run out off the last ball of the innings for run-a-ball 98, and a solid 66 by stand-in skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz.

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Champions Trophy: Dark Horses Afghanistan Eye Another Good Show, South Africa Aim To Shed Chokers Tag

Afghanistan name Champions Trophy squad amid boycott calls

Rashid Khan Picks Up 11 Wickets, Carries Afghanistan To Maiden Test Series Win vs Zimbabwe

Hashmatullah Shahidi, Brian Bennett Star As Afghanistan Draw Zimbabwe Test

Sediqullah Atal Century Helps Afghanistan Crush Zimbabwe In Second ODI

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 1st ODI: Live Cricket Score And Updates

Afghanistan's Rashid returns to test squad for Zimbabwe series

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Omarzai Propel Afghanistan To Series Win Over Bangladesh