South Africa and England are set to clash in the 11th match of the Champions Trophy 2025 at the National Stadium, Karachi. South Africa, after a strong start, faced a setback due to rain, making this match crucial for their qualification. Meanwhile, England, already eliminated after two losses, will aim to end their campaign on a high and spoil South Africa’s chances.
Head-to-Head in ODIs & Champions Trophy
- Total ODIs Played: 70
- South Africa Wins: 34
- England Wins: 30
- Tied Matches: 1
- No Result Matches: 5
- Champions Trophy Meetings: 4 (Each team has won 2 matches)
Last Match Playing XIs
South Africa’s XI
Ryan Rickelton (WK), Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (C), Aiden Markran, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
England’s XI
Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (WK), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (C), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood.
Top Run-Scorers (Active Players in SA vs ENG ODIs)
- Joe Root: 683 runs (Avg: 45.53, 2 centuries, 3 half-centuries)
- Jos Buttler: 555 runs (Avg: 46.25, 1 century, 3 half-centuries)
- Rassie van der Dussen: 467 runs (Avg: 51.88, 2 centuries, 2 half-centuries)
Top Wicket-Takers (Active Players in SA vs ENG ODIs)
- Adil Rashid: 23 wickets (Avg: 36.26, 18 matches)
- Kagiso Rabada: 21 wickets (Avg: 22.90, Strike Rate: 26.1)
- Lungi Ngidi: 14 wickets (Avg: 29.50, 8 matches)
Key Stats: South Africa
- Heinrich Klaasen vs Adil Rashid: 76 runs, 1 dismissal, 122.6 strike-rate.
- David Miller’s form since 2024: 46 runs, 15.33 average, 73.02 strike-rate.
- Miller vs England: 234 runs, 58.50 average, 3 half-centuries.
- Ryan Rickelton since 2024: 274 runs, 54.80 average, 1 century, 1 half-century.
- Bavuma vs England (since 2020): 328 runs, 54.67 average, 102.50 strike-rate.
Key Stats: England
- England’s 2025 ODI record: 5 losses in 5 matches.
- Worst death-over bowling team: 204 runs conceded in two matches (Economy: 11.66 in overs 41-50).
- Ben Duckett’s 2025 ODI stats: 334 runs, 66.80 average, 113.22 strike-rate.
- Harry Brook’s poor form in 2025: 15.60 average in 5 matches.
- Jos Buttler vs Kagiso Rabada: 8 average, 3 dismissals, 72.7 strike-rate.
Records That Could Be Broken in SA vs ENG
- Joe Root needs one more half-century to equal Eoin Morgan’s record for most ODI fifties for England.
- Adil Rashid needs 4 wickets to equal the second-highest number of ODI 4-wicket hauls (10) for England.
South Africa will enter this match as favorites, needing a win to secure a knockout spot. England, though eliminated, will be looking to finish their campaign on a strong note. With key battles between Rabada vs Buttler and Rashid vs Klaasen, the game promises an exciting contest between bat and ball.
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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
