SA vs ENG Match Preview

This will be a crucial game for both teams as they attempt to secure a spot in either of the play-offs. South Africa began their tournament with a win, but they will be mindful that the job is far from finished. England lost to Ashes rivals Australia in their initial game. They will likely be under pressure to win here and avoid going home winless.

SA vs ENG Match Details 

South Africa vs England – 11th Match, Champions Trophy 2025

Venue: National Stadium Karachi, Karachi

Date & Time: 01st March 2025 at 02:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

SA vs ENG Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	264
Avg 2nd inn score	248
Win% batting 1st	47
Win% batting 2nd	53

SA vs ENG Pitch Report

The National Stadium Karachi at Karachi should offer a batting-friendly surface due to its consistent pace and bounce. Once the new ball has worn off, the conditions in the first innings appear to be favorable for batters. 

SA vs ENG Weather Report

Rain is unlikely to ruin what should be a fantastic match, with only a 5% chance of rain. The rest of the weather will be extremely warm and humid. The players will require plenty of liquids.

SA vs ENG Last Five Matches

ENG ( England )	L L L L L
SA ( South Africa )	NR W L L L

SA vs ENG Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	SA Won	ENG Won	Tie	NR
Overall	34	14	20	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

South Africa vs England Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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SA vs ENG Probable Playing XIs:

England Probable Playing XIs

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 Probable Playing XIs

Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi

Topmost Picks for SA vs ENG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – South Africa

• Ryan Rickelton – Ryan Rickelton, a wicketkeeper-batsman, is one of the best players in South African domestic cricket right now. At the ODI level, he has a century and a half century.
• Keshav Maharaj – With his crafty bowling, spinner Keshav Maharaj brings experience and control to the middle overs. In two ODIs, the left-arm spinner has taken four wickets.

Top Picks – England

• Joe Root – Joe Root is a top-tier batter in England's batting lineup. His skills and calmness at number four provide a calming presence in an otherwise destructive batting lineup. The legendary Root smashed 120 runs in his previous Champions Trophy.
• Adil Rashid – Adil Rashid's seasoned leg-spin complements the pace unit in challenging opposition batters during the middle overs. The 37-year-old has taken more than 200 ODI wickets.

SA vs ENG Probable Winners:

South Africa is expected to be the more confident side as it faces an England team that has been eliminated and appears to be out of ideas. Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen lead a brilliant bowling lineup that could pose a significant challenge to England. South Africa's batting has also been effective. Considering the team combination, South Africa is expected to win this match.