England-born Josh Inglis described his match-winning century for Australia against his native country in the Champions Trophy on Saturday as "special" and admitted the days he supported the English in sport "are long gone".

South Africa have started their Champions Trophy campaign with a bang as they defeated Afghanistan by 107 in the campaign opener of both the sides on Friday in Karachi. Ryan Rickelton was the hero for the Proteas as his maiden ODI century powered them to 315/6.

The South Africa cricket team has been regarded as one of the best teams in world cricket — except when they are in the knockout stage of an ICC event. Their constant losses in ICC events have earned them the unwanted title of 'chokers' among fans due to their inability to get over the line in high-stakes games.

Australia pulled off a monster chase against England in the Champions Trophy on Saturday after Josh Inglis's incendiary hundred helped them to prevail in a high-scoring Group B thriller by five wickets.

England’s one-day problems continue despite notching the highest total and individual score in competition history

In many ways, Australia captain Steve Smith’s decision to call a part-time bowler – at best – to bowl the final over of an innings reflects the state of the Australian team at the Champions Trophy. Regular skipper Pat Cummins and key pacer Josh Hazlewood are missing through injury.