The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 brings an exciting clash between Australia and South Africa at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Pakistan. Both teams started strong, with Australia winning against England and South Africa defeating Afghanistan. This match will be crucial as both teams aim to top the group.
- The pitch at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium favors batters.
- Seamers might not get much movement.
- Spinners can get some turn.
- Teams chasing have a higher win rate.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Stats (Men’s ODIs)
| Criterion | Data |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 26 |
| Matches won batting 1st | 12 |
| Matches won bowling 1st | 14 |
| Average 1st innings score in last 5 matches | 277.8s |
| Average 2nd innings score in last 5 matches | 273.8 |
Pitch Report
The Rawalpindi pitch is a paradise for batters, offering an even bounce. Unlike Lahore, where seamers had extra bounce, Rawalpindi provides a consistent pace, making stroke play easier.
- Fast bowlers won’t get much seam movement.
- Spinners can extract turn later in the game.
- Chasing teams have a better record, so the toss-winner might bowl first.
Players to Watch
Ryan Rickelton (South Africa)
The opener scored a brilliant century against Afghanistan. With the pitch favoring batters, he can play a crucial role.
Travis Head (Australia)
Known for his aggressive batting, Head can exploit the favorable conditions. If he survives the first few overs, he can be a game-changer.
Kagiso Rabada (South Africa)
With 30 wickets in 16 matches against Australia, Rabada is a key threat. His pace and accuracy can trouble the Aussie batters.
Other Key Players
- Steve Smith (Australia)
- Josh Inglis (Australia)
- Heinrich Klaasen (South Africa, if he plays)
- Adam Zampa (Australia)
- David Miller (South Africa)
The Rawalpindi pitch offers a thrilling contest between bat and ball. The team winning the toss might prefer chasing. With top-class players in action, expect a high-scoring thriller in Champions Trophy 2025!
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Matches
Pakistan vs New Zealand - 1st Match, Group A | Bangladesh vs India - 2nd Match, Group A | Afghanistan vs South Africa - 3rd Match, Group B | Australia vs England - 4th Match, Group B | Pakistan vs India - 5th Match, Group A | Bangladesh vs New Zealand - 6th Match, Group A | Australia vs South Africa - 7th Match, Group B | Afghanistan vs England - 8th Match, Group B | Pakistan vs Bangladesh - 9th Match, Group A | Afghanistan vs Australia - 10th Match, Group B | England vs South Africa - 11th Match, Group B | New Zealand vs India - 12th Match, Group A | TBA vs TBA, 1st Semi-Final | TBA vs TBA, 2nd Semi-Final | TBA vs TBA, Final |
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Teams
PAKISTAN | NEW ZEALAND | BANGLADESH | INDIA | AFGHANISTAN | SOUTH AFRICA | AUSTRALIA | ENGLAND
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