 "Kagiso Rabada celebrates with Aiden Markram after dismissing Azmatullah Omarzai during the ICC Champions Trophy Group B match between Afghanistan and South Africa in Karachi. Image: AP")
South Africa are all set to take on England in their final group-stage game of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The match is scheduled to take place in Karachi on Saturday, 1 March. South Africa will aim for a win to secure the remaining one berth in the semi-finals, while England will look for a consolation victory after being knocked out of the competition.
A victory against England will see South Africa finish with five points at the top of the Group B points table and secure a place in the semi-finals. Afghanistan also remain in the race after sharing points with Australia due to their washed-out match on Friday. However, if England defeat the Proteas, qualification will come down to net run rate, with the team holding the superior NRR advancing alongside Australia from Group B.
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South Africa vs England: Karachi weather forecast
The weather in Karachi is expected to be clear, which is great news given the recent conditions that saw two important matches being washed out.
South Africa vs England: Karachi stadium pitch report
The National Bank Stadium in Karachi has proven to be a high-scoring ground, with teams batting first posting totals above 300 in both previous matches and securing comfortable wins. South Africa successfully defended 315 against Afghanistan and are well aware of the conditions. Meanwhile, England has been part of two high-scoring encounters but ended up on the losing side both times.
South Africa vs England: Head-to-head ODI stats
South Africa hold the upper hand against England in head-to-head ODI stats. The Proteas have won 39 out of 72 matches, while England have won just 30.
Impact Shorts
More ShortsTotal matches played: 72
South Africa wins: 39
England wins: 30
No results: 3
Tied matches: 1
South Africa vs England: Predicted Playing XIs
England’s predicted XI: Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood
South Africa’s predicted XI: Temba Bavuma (c), Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
How to watch the South Africa vs England Champions Trophy match?
The South Africa vs England match in the Champions Trophy 2025 will be aired live on Star Sports Network and Sports18 Network TV channels. Fans can also catch the live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website.