In the final Group B match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, South Africa will face an out-of-form England on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the National Stadium in Karachi. South Africa, with a win and a no-result due to rain, are eyeing a semi-final spot, while England, after consecutive losses, are playing for pride.
Match Details:
- Match: South Africa vs. England, ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Match 11
- Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
- Time: 2:30 PM IST
- Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Team Overviews:
- South Africa: Led by Temba Bavuma, the Proteas started strong with a comprehensive win over Afghanistan and secured a point from a rain-affected match against Australia. The return of Heinrich Klaasen from an elbow injury bolsters their middle order.
- England: Under Jos Buttler’s captaincy, England has struggled, facing defeats against Australia and Afghanistan, leading to their elimination from the tournament. Additionally, fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out due to a knee injury, further weakening their bowling attack.
Key Players:
- South Africa:
- Heinrich Klaasen: A dynamic middle-order batsman, Klaasen’s return adds depth to the batting lineup.
- Kagiso Rabada: A spearhead in the bowling attack, Rabada’s performance will be crucial in restricting England’s batting.
- England:
- Jos Buttler: The captain and wicketkeeper-batsman needs to lead from the front to inspire a turnaround.
- Jofra Archer: With Mark Wood sidelined, Archer’s pace and accuracy become even more vital for England’s bowling unit.
Head-to-Head Record:
- Total ODIs Played: 70
- South Africa Wins: 34
- England Wins: 30
- Tied: 1
- No Result: 5
This will be the first ODI between these teams at the National Stadium in Karachi.
Probable Playing XIs:
- South Africa:
- Temba Bavuma (c)
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Aiden Markram
- Heinrich Klaasen
- David Miller
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Marco Jansen
- Keshav Maharaj
- Kagiso Rabada
- Lungi Ngidi
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- England:
- Jos Buttler (c & wk)
- Jason Roy
- Joe Root
- Ben Stokes
- Jonny Bairstow
- Moeen Ali
- Sam Curran
- Chris Woakes
- Jofra Archer
- Adil Rashid
- Reece Topley
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Live Streaming
India:
- TV Channel: Sony Pictures Network (Specific channel to be announced)
- Live Streaming: SonyLIV app and website
Pakistan:
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- TV Channel: Asports
- Live Streaming: Tamasha App, Tapmad
Pitch Report: The National Stadium in Karachi traditionally offers a batting-friendly surface with some assistance for spinners as the game progresses. Teams winning the toss might prefer to bat first to post a challenging total and utilize the pitch’s wear and tear in the second innings.
Match Prediction: Given their current form and momentum, South Africa enters the match as favorites. Their balanced squad and recent performances suggest they have the upper hand. However, England, with nothing to lose, might play with freedom, making them a potential threat. Overall, South Africa is expected to secure a victory and advance to the semi-finals.
Note: Match predictions are based on current team forms and available information. Actual game outcomes may vary.
