Australia and South Africa are set for a high-stakes clash in the 7th match of the Champions Trophy. This highly anticipated Group B encounter will take place at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Australia recently broke their Champions Trophy curse with a thrilling win against England, while South Africa started strong with a victory over Afghanistan.
Head-to-Head Record: Australia vs South Africa
- Total ODIs Played: 110
- Australia Wins: 51
- South Africa Wins: 55
- Ties: 3
- No Result: 1
In Champions Trophy history, Australia and South Africa have never faced each other before. This match will mark their first encounter in this tournament.
Last Match Playing XIs
Australia’s XI:
- Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith (C), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (WK), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson.
South Africa’s XI:
- 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.
Top Run-Scorers in AUS vs SA ODIs (Active Players Only)
- David Miller: 1033 runs (Avg: 57.38, 26 innings)
- Steven Smith: 733 runs (Avg: 38.57, 21 innings, 2 hundreds, 4 fifties)
- Heinrich Klaasen: 578 runs (Avg: 57.80, SR: 120.16, 2 hundreds, 2 fifties)
Top Wicket-Takers in AUS vs SA ODIs (Active Players Only)
- Kagiso Rabada: 30 wickets (Avg: 25.50, 15 innings)
- Lungi Ngidi: 19 wickets (Avg: 19.42, 9 innings)
- Adam Zampa: 19 wickets (Avg: 49.68, 18 innings)
Key Player Battles & Stats
Australia’s Key Stats
- Travis Head vs Marco Jansen: 5 innings, 0 dismissals, 86 runs, 153.6 SR.
- Josh Inglis since 2024: 361 runs, Avg: 51.57, SR: 118.75.
- Matthew Short vs left-arm pacers (since 2024): 3 innings, 2 dismissals, 27 runs, 13.50 Avg.
- Australia vs left-arm spinners (since 2024): 14 dismissals, Avg: 17.79, SR: 82.45.
South Africa’s Key Stats
- Heinrich Klaasen vs right-arm leg-spinners (since 2024): 3 innings, 40 runs, 0 dismissals.
- Ryan Rickelton: 274 runs in 5 matches, Avg: 54.80, 1 century.
- Lungi Ngidi vs Australia (since 2020): 15 wickets, Avg: 14.87, SR: 18.8.
- Aiden Markram vs Nathan Ellis: 51 runs, 0 dismissals, SR: 145.7.
Records That Could Be Broken in AUS vs SA
- Adam Zampa (32 wickets) needs 4 wickets to surpass Shane Warne (35 wickets) as Australia’s top spinner in ICC ODI tournaments.
- Kagiso Rabada (7 wickets) is one wicket away from becoming South Africa’s leading wicket-taker against Australia in ICC ODI events.
- Steven Smith (17073 runs) is 40 runs away from becoming Australia’s fifth-highest run-scorer in international cricket.
This clash between Australia and South Africa promises to be an electrifying battle. With history on the line and top performers in peak form, both teams will be looking to secure a crucial win. Stay tuned for a high-intensity match that could shape the Champions Trophy semi-final race.
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