England’s Ben Duckett had a strong start in the Champions Trophy 2025, scoring a century in the first match and a half-century in the second. However, in England’s final game against South Africa, he failed to make a big impact. Marco Jansen dismissed him for 24 runs off 21 balls, leaving England struggling early in the match.
- Ben Duckett was dismissed by Marco Jansen for 24 runs.
- England lost three early wickets, all taken by Jansen.
- South Africa is aiming to top Group B with a win.
Jansen’s Magic Leaves Duckett Helpless
The wicket fell in the seventh over, on the fourth ball, when Jansen bowled a well-placed length delivery on the middle and leg stump. Duckett, attempting to play towards the leg side, misjudged the shot. The ball took the leading edge and went straight back to Jansen, who took a sharp catch.
As Duckett walked off frustrated, Jansen celebrated in his signature style. With this, England were reduced to 37/3, struggling against the fiery South African attack.
#MarcoJansen picks up his 3rd wicket, sending the in-form #BenDuckett back!#ChampionsTrophyOnJioStar 👉 #SAvENG | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 2 & Sports18-1 pic.twitter.com/fBscM9HGYE
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 1, 2025
England’s Early Collapse
England’s top order crumbled under Jansen’s pace and accuracy. He took all three early wickets, proving his skill with the new ball. This match marked the last game for Jos Buttler as England’s captain, as the team was already eliminated after losing their first two matches.
South Africa’s Road to the Semifinals
South Africa is in a strong position to top Group B. They started the tournament with a win against Afghanistan, but their second match was abandoned due to rain. A win against England would boost their confidence heading into the semifinals.
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Key Moments |
|---|---|---|
| England | 37/3 (7 overs) | Ben Duckett out for 24 |
| South Africa | Yet to bat | Jansen takes all 3 wickets |
England’s Disappointing Campaign
England’s Champions Trophy 2025 journey has been disappointing. After back-to-back losses, their campaign ended early. South Africa, however, remains in the hunt for the title, looking to maintain their momentum.
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