South Africa vs England: Champions Trophy 2025 Showdown
South Africa aims to secure a semifinal berth in the Champions Trophy when they face an already eliminated England in Karachi this Saturday. With India and New Zealand progressing comfortably from Group A, the dynamics in Group B are intensifying. Australia has also moved forward, leaving South Africa (3 points, 2.140 NRR) in a favorable position to qualify, even with a potential loss.
Key Players to Watch
The Proteas are buoyed by in-form players like Ryan Rickelton, who recently scored a century, and Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, and Aiden Markram, who have all contributed significantly in their last match against Afghanistan. Their collective efforts powered South Africa to a commanding score of 315/6, leading to a solid victory as they dismissed Afghanistan for just 208 runs.
However, South Africa’s inconsistency is a concern, having lost eight of their last twelve ODIs. They also failed to reach the tri-series final in Pakistan prior to this tournament.
England’s Struggles
On the other hand, England, heavily reliant on Joe Root, is looking to end their campaign on a positive note. After a disappointing 0-3 ODI series loss to India, the team has struggled to find its footing. Root’s lone fightback with a century against Afghanistan highlighted their resilience issues, making their task against a dominant South Africa even more challenging.
Match Details
The weather in Karachi is expected to be pleasant, with temperatures around the mid-20s degrees Celsius. The match is set to start at 2:30 PM IST, with the toss occurring at 2 PM IST. Fans can catch the live action on Star Sports and Sports18 TV channels in India, or stream it on the JioHotstar app and website.
Squads
England: Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Joe Root, and others.
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, and others.
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