Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa vs England — All You Need to Know
What excitement is igniting in the hearts of cricket lovers as they prepare themselves for a highly enthralling contest of South Africa vs England in Champions Trophy 2025? This team possesses a lot of shining stars aiming for a perfect start, a perfect stage for a riveting contest. Here is all you need to know about this well-anticipated face off.
Match Details: When and Where to Watch
South Africa and England clash on Saturday at 2:30 pm IST, with the toss at 2.00 pm IST. This highly anticipated clash takes place at the historic National Stadium in Karachi. For the live action in this South Africa vs England match, Star Sports and Sports 18 channels will telecast the match, besides streaming live on JioHotstar.
Squads: Star-Studded Lineups
South Africa Squad:
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Heinrich Klaasen, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch.
England Squad:
Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Harry Brook, Rehan Ahmed, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood.
Predicted Playing XIs
While actual selections will only be confirmed at the toss, this is an idea on what to expect for both teams:
England Predicted XI:
Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
South Africa Predicted XI:
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
ODI Head to Head Records
Comparatively, ODI history has always tilted in favor of South Africa against England. Of the 70 ODIs played between the teams:
- South Africa won: 34
- England won: 30
- No Result: 6
Given that fairly close history, it makes for a perfect set-up for this intensity-ratcheting clash.
Weather and Pitch Report
The weather forecast for Karachi seems to be good enough, bright and a minimum chance of rain. The temperatures are expected to be at a comfortable hovering rate within 20s, which guarantees the fairest of playing conditions.
The pitch also has shown an inclination in the last few matches to score very high. South Africa, only recently, blasted their own way to 315/6 against Afghanistan and cruised to victory by 106 runs. It is believed that the surface will offer true bounce to aid stroke-makers while spinners could come into play as the game progresses.
Key Players to Watch
South Africa: It will be Bavuma’s captaincy and explosion from David Miller that all eyes are on, followed closely by Kagiso Rabada’s possible pace conversion.
England: Buttler batting is key, but also his captaincy, as is Archer’s hostility; Root’s even keel in the middle will also be key.
Match Prediction
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Both teams have a plethora of talent, which makes it extremely difficult to call a winner between them. Strong recent showings in high-scoring matches at Karachi give the edge to South Africa, while England’s core of experience led by Buttler and Root could tip it. Expect a high-intensity clash with momentum swinging both ways.
FAQs
Q1: When is the South Africa vs England Champions Trophy 2025 match?
A: The match will take place on Saturday at 2:30 pm IST at the National Stadium in Karachi.
Q2: Where can I watch the SA vs ENG match live?
A: The game will be broadcast on Star Sports and Sports 18. It will also be live-streamed on JioHotstar.
Q3: What is the head-to-head ODI record between South Africa and England?
A: Out of 70 ODIs, South Africa has won 34 matches while England has won 30.
Q4: What is the weather forecast for the SA vs ENG match?
A: The weather in Karachi will clear and sunny, with no real rain chance at this stage.