Islamabad, Feb 21: Cricket fans are in for an exhilarating showdown as Afghanistan takes on South Africa in the opening Group B match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The highly anticipated encounter will take place at the National Bank Arena in Karachi, setting the stage for an intense battle between two competitive teams.
Afghanistan, making their Champions Trophy debut, will rely on their world-class spin attack to challenge South Africa’s formidable batting lineup. On the other hand, the Proteas are determined to end their streak of six consecutive losses in ICC tournaments and kick off their campaign with a crucial victory.
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How to Watch Afghanistan vs. South Africa Live
For cricket enthusiasts worldwide, multiple broadcast and streaming options are available to ensure you don’t miss a moment of the action.
TV Broadcast & Digital Streaming Details
| Region | TV Channels | Digital Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | Ten Sports, PTV Sports | Tamasha, PTCL Shoq, Tapmad, Myco |
| India | Star Sports, Sports18 | JioCinema (16 feeds, 9 languages) |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket, Main Event, Action | SkyGO, NOW, Sky Sports App |
| USA & Canada | WillowTV | Cricbuzz App (Hindi available) |
| Australia | Not available | Amazon Prime Video (Hindi available) |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | NOW, SkyGo App |
| South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App |
| Middle East & North Africa (MENA, UAE) | CricLife MAX, CricLife MAX2 | STARZPLAY |
| Bangladesh | Nagorik TV, T Sports | Toffee App |
| Afghanistan | ATN | Not available |
| Sri Lanka | Maharaja TV (TV1) | Sirasa App |
| Other Regions (Nepal, Japan, Malaysia, etc.) | ICC.tv | ICC.tv (free in 80+ territories) |
Live Streaming Platforms
For fans who prefer to stream the match online, multiple platforms will provide seamless coverage:
- Tamasha (iOS | Android | Website)
- PTCL Shoq (iOS | Android | Website)
- Tapmad (iOS | Android | Website)
- Myco (iOS | Android | Website)
With an array of TV channels and digital platforms covering the event globally, cricket enthusiasts can tune in from anywhere to watch this thrilling face-off. As Afghanistan and South Africa battle for dominance in Karachi, expect a gripping contest filled with high-intensity moments and world-class performances. Stay tuned for an electrifying start to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025!
