SA vs ENG, Champions Trophy 2025: High stakes clash; will rain play spoilsport for South Africa vs England? Head-to-head and all to know
Looking to secure the final spot in the Top 4, a rain affected-game or not against England, the chances of South Africa making it to the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals are high due to their superior Net Run Rate.
In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, three out of the last five games were washed out due to rain and now with the clash between South Africa and England all set to take place, fans wonder if it's going to be another rain-filled game. Looking to secure the final spot in the Top 4, a rain affected-game or not, the chances of South Africa making it to the semi-finals are high due to their superior Net Run Rate (NRR).
South Africa look to book a semi-final berth as they take on England in Karachi ?
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As for rain, the same cannot be said for this match which is taking place in Karachi. According to Accuweather.com, there is absolutely no chance of rainfall and the weather is expected to remain sunny during the day, and a clear sky during the evening.
South Africa vs England ¨C Match details
Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Match time: 2:30 PM IST
TV Broadcast: Star Sports and Network 18 channels
Live Streaming: JioHotstar app and website
SA vs ENG: Head-to-head
England and South Africa have faced each other for a total of 70 time in the 50-over format of which the Proteas have an edge over the English side.
Total games played: 70
South Africa won: 34
England won: 30
No Result: 5
Tied: 1
SA vs ENG: Injuries
Jos Buttler will captain England one last time in white-ball cricket, having announced his decision to step down on Friday. His final match comes without the support of pacer Mark Wood, who sustained a knee injury against Afghanistan.
Meanwhile, South Africa will gain a boost with the return of Heinrich Klaasen, who missed the Proteas' opening game against Afghanistan.
ICYMI, Jos Buttler will stand down as England captain after their final #ChampionsTrophy match against South Africa.
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SA vs ENG: Squads
South Africa squad: Ryan Rickelton(w), Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma(c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, Tabraiz Shamsi, Corbin Bosch
England squad: Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith(w), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler(c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Tom Banton, Gus Atkinson, Rehan Ahmed
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