Australia and South Africa are all set for a massive collision in match no 7 of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.
Both teams have had a commanding start to their Champions Trophy campaign. Australia stunned England by chasing a mammoth 351 runs with 15 balls to spare and 5 wickets in hand. Josh Inglis made a stunning maiden ODI ton and Alex Carey was also at his best with a crucial 69 off 63 deliveries.
Meanwhile, South Africa made quick work of Afghanistan in Karachi by 107 runs. The Proteas were clinical in their approach right from the very first minute of the match. After posting 315 for the loss of 6 wickets on the board, courtesy of a maiden ODI ton from Ryan Rickelton, South Africa made quick work of Afghan’s batting lineup by bundling them out for 208 in 43.3 overs.
With both teams heading into this contest on the back of a win, expect AUS vs SA encounter to be a mouthwatering one. The winner of this fixture will almost confirm their spot in the semifinals.
AUS vs SA Champions Trophy 2025: Predicted Playing XI
Before moving ahead in this article, let’s take a look at the probable playing XIs for both sides.
Australia Playing XI
- Matthew Short
- Travis Head
- Steve Smith (C)
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Josh Inglis (WK)
- Alex Carey
- Glenn Maxwell
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Nathan Ellis
- Adam Zampa
- Spencer Johnson
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South Africa Playing XI
- Ryan Rickelton
- Temba Bavuma (C)
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Aiden Markram
- Heinrich Klaasen (WK)
- David Miller
- Marco Jansen
- Wiaan Mulder
- Keshav Maharaj
- Kagiso Rabada
- Lungi Ngidi
AUS vs SA Team News
Australia Team News
- The Australians surprised themselves with a win over England in a run-fest.
- The surface in Rawalpindi helps the pacers. Therefore the Aussies will opt for only one specialist spinner in Adam Zampa yet again.
- There is no need for Australia to tinker with their playing XI.
South Africa Team News
- For South Africa, wicket-keeper batter Heinrich Klaasen is expected to get into the eleven,
- Klaasen missed the last game against Afghanistan as the Proteas didn’t want to risk his injury. However, he is expected to be fully fit for this game and will most probably replace Tony de Zorzi in the eleven.
- In the absence of Tony de Zorzi, skipper Temba Bavuma will open the innings alongside Ryan Rickelton.
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Australia’s remaining fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
| 28th February 2025 | Afghanistan | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
South Africa’s remaining fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
| 1st March 2025 | England | National Stadium, Karachi |
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