It’s gameday everyday in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In match no-11, South Africa will take on England at the National Bank Stadium, in Karachi on Saturday. The match is scheduled to start at 02:30 PM (IST) on March 01, 2025. England are out of the competition but will be playing for their pride after going winless in the competition so far, while South Africa are in a tricky position in this Group B.
England have been a disappointment in the ODI format since winning the 2019 ODI World Cup. They failed to qualify to last four in the 2023 ODI World Cup, winning only three times in nine games, and were a big disappointment in the 2024 T20 World Cup as well. The story has been the same in this CT 2025 tournament as the English side lost both their games and will be heading back home with empty hands.
For South Africa, the situation is a bit tricky. There are two scenarios for this game. South Africa could be in the semifinal even before start of this game and that can happen if Australia beat Afghanistan on Friday. In other scenario, the Proteas will have to win this game if Rashid Khan and Co beat the Aussies in their match. In any case, South Africa would surely want to keep the momentum going with a win in this match.
England vs South Africa Match Details
- Teams: England and South Africa
- Date and Time: Friday, March 01, @ 02:30 PM (IST)
- Stadium: National Stadium Karachi
South Africa vs England Pitch Report, Toss Impact
Pitch Report: A high-scoring affair is expected when South Africa and England line-up for this game. The pitch at the National Cricket Stadium will favour batter, but there will be some movement for the new ball bowlers. But it’s the batsmen who should dominate most of the match. Spinners, though, should get more out of the deck than the fast bowlers.
Toss Impact: Winning the toss and opting for bat first should be the first option for the captain. But toss shouldn’t impact the proceedings as playing conditions should remain same throughout the match.
ODI Stats at National Cricket Stadium, Karachi
| Total Matches | 80 |
| Won Batting First | 38 |
| Won Batting Second | 39 |
| No Result | 03 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 241 |
| Highest Score | 355/4 |
| Lowest Score | 123/10 |
South Africa vs England: Karachi Weather
Weather Report: Expect a full match as weather forecast indicates this is going to be a clear day. Chances of rain are slim while temperature should remain around 30°C when the match starts.
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England vs South Africa Team News
- Mark Wood is expected to miss this game for England due to an injury concern. The fast bowler was carrying a knee issue at the backend of Afghanistan innings.
- Saqib Mahmood should replace Wood in England Playing XI.
- Tom Banton could also get a game here.
- South Africa have no injury concerns ahead of this match.
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Players to watch out for in South Africa vs England match
- Joe Root: Arguably world’s best batter on current form. His profile has gone through the roof in the last few years. Root hit an incredible century against Afghanistan and he remains a top choice for captain in ENG vs SA Dream11 teams.
- Ryan Rickelton: South Africa’s wicket-keeper batter has been in good form of late. He hit 103 runs off 106 balls in the opening game against Afghanistan and will be looking for another big score against an struggling English side.
- Lim Livingstone: Can bowl and is a solid lower-order batter. Liam Livingstone’s two-way skills make him a good option to have in SA vs ENG Dream11 fantasy cricket teams.
- Aiden Markram: Scored 52 runs off 36 balls against Afghanistan. He can also contribute with the ball as well. Markram is a good option.
SA vs ENG Expected Playing XIs
South Africa Probable Starting XI vs England:
- Ryan Rickleton (WK)
- Tony de Zorzi / Heinrich Klaasen
- Temba Bavuma (C)
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Aiden Markram
- David Miller
- Marco Jansen
- Wiaan Mulder
- Keshav Maharaj
- Kagiso Rabada
- Lungi Ndidi
England Probable Starting XI vs South Africa:
- Phil Salt / Tom Banton
- Ben Duckett
- Jamie Smith (WK)
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook
- Jos Buttler (C)
- Liam Livingstone
- Brydon Carse
- Jofra Archer
- Adil Rashid
- Saqib Mahmood
South Africa vs England squads for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
South Africa squad for ICC Champions Trophy: Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosch
England squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood
SA vs ENG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Team
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