South Africa has secured a semi-final spot in the Champions Trophy 2025, while Afghanistan’s dream has come to an end. England had to defeat South Africa by 207 runs to keep Afghanistan’s hopes alive, but they failed. England’s poor performance with the bat sealed Afghanistan’s fate.
- South Africa qualified for the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals.
- England collapsed for 179, making Afghanistan’s qualification impossible.
- Afghanistan’s campaign ended after a loss to South Africa and a rain-affected match.
England’s Collapse Secures South Africa’s Spot
England batted first, aiming for a massive victory to help Afghanistan. However, their batting lineup collapsed for just 179 runs. Even if South Africa lost the match, their net run-rate was strong enough to ensure qualification.
South Africa’s ICC Tournament Success
South Africa has consistently performed well in ICC tournaments:
- 2023 ODI World Cup – Semi-finalists
- 2024 T20 World Cup – Finalists
- 2025 Champions Trophy – Semi-finalists
This proves South Africa’s dominance in world cricket in recent years.
How South Africa Crushed England
England’s batting order crumbled as South Africa’s bowlers delivered a ruthless performance.
Top Performers:
- Marco Jansen – 3 wickets
- Wiaan Mulder – 3 wickets
These two bowlers destroyed England’s lineup, making it an easy win for South Africa. The Proteas didn’t even need to bat to secure their semi-final spot.
Afghanistan’s Heartbreak
Afghanistan’s campaign started with a big loss to South Africa, which hurt their net run-rate. They bounced back with a stunning win over England, but a rain-washed game against Australia made their qualification difficult.
With England failing to beat South Africa convincingly, Afghanistan’s semi-final hopes officially ended.
Final Standings & Impact
- South Africa moves to the semi-finals and continues their strong ICC tournament run.
- England’s poor batting ended Afghanistan’s qualification hopes.
- Afghanistan showed potential but suffered due to net run-rate issues.
South Africa once again proved its strength in ICC events, securing a well-deserved spot in the semi-finals. Afghanistan fought hard but was unlucky with rain and net run-rate setbacks. As the tournament moves forward, South Africa will aim for its first ICC trophy win.
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