The scintillating action of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will return to Pakistan once again with Afghanistan and South Africa locking horns at National Bank Arena in Karachi for the first fixture of Group B. With both teams aiming for a strong start in their campaign, this encounter promises to be a battle of skill and resilience.
Afghanistan, known for their world-class spin attack, will be eager to challenge South Africa’s formidable batting lineup in their debut in the competition. Meanwhile, the Proteas will look to assert their dominance and claim crucial points in the tournament and end a run of six consecutive losses on the trot.
With millions of fans tuning in worldwide, here’s how you can catch all the action live from anywhere in the world.
Cricket enthusiasts in Pakistan can watch the match live on Ten Sports and PTV Sports via Cable TV. Meanwhile, fans in India can catch the action on Star Sports and Sports18, which offers digital streaming available on JioCinema, providing coverage in multiple languages.
For Afghanistan, the game will be broadcast live on ATN, while South African viewers can watch the match on SuperSport.
| Region | TV Broadcast | Digital Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Willow on the Cricbuzz app (Hindi available) |
| Australia | Not available on TV | 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) |
For those preferring to stream the match online, the Afghanistan vs. South Africa match will be available on various platforms:
| Platform | iOS | Play Store | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamasha | [LINK] | [LINK] | [LINK] |
| PTCL Shoq | [LINK] | [LINK] | [LINK] |
| Tapmad | [LINK] | [LINK] | [LINK] |
| Myco | [LINK] | [LINK] | [LINK] |
With a variety of TV channels and streaming options available worldwide, fans won’t miss a moment of this crucial Afghanistan vs. South Africa clash. As both teams battle for a pivotal win in the Champions Trophy 2025, expect an electrifying contest between bat and ball in Karachi.
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