Follow UsThe 11th game of the ICC Champions Trophy will be played between South Africa and England at the National Stadium in Karachi on March 1.
South Africa are almost through to the semifinal of the tournament with three points in two games (second one being a washout) if Afghanistan either lose or tie the game against Australia.
They defeated Afghanistan with ease in their first game and are in form against an England side that can only play for its pride as it has already exited the tournament.
South Africa
Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosch.
England
Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Harry Brook, Rehan Ahmed, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood
South Africa
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (capt), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klassen, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
England
Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (capt), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Woolf
In India, South Africa vs. England will be telecast live on Star Sports Network and streamed live on JioHotstar.
The South Africa vs England game will start at 2:30 PM (IST) in India.
You can buy the tickets for the South Africa vs England in Gaddafi Stadium here: https://pcb.tcs.com.pk/ICCTICKETS
Safe options: Ryan Rickelton (SA), Heinrich Klassen (SA), Adil Rashid (ENG)
Risky options: Ben Duckett (ENG), Kagiso Rabada (SA), Jofra Archer (ENG).
Matches: 70 | SA won 34 | ENG won 30| Tie/NR 1/5
Last 5 matches: SA won 3| ENG 1| NR 1
England are down and out from the tournament after a lacklustre performance where their confusion with their batting approach was the highlight of their downfall. Their bowlers have also been unable to pick wickets when they have needed it the most. Hence, an in-form South Africa that is stacked with superb batters from the top to bottom would back itself to defeat the English with ease. So expect another England humiliation, folks.
Heinrich Klassen has been the best batter amongst both teams since 2023, and has 1278 ODI runs at an average of 53.25 and a strike rate of 137.6.
Adil Rashid has taken 45 wickets in just 29 innings since 2023 and he is the best bowler amongst both sides in this period with an average of 31.9 and a strike rate of 34.1. His economy is 5.6.
The pitch in Karachi has been great for batting lately, with some help for tweakers in the middle. If the bowlers use their height and bowl a lot of hard lengths mixing their seam position, there might be some help for them in the track
The temperatures will be pleasant in Karachi tomorrow, ranging between 21 and 28 degree celcius. It is expected to be slightly clouded but there’s no chance of rain. So expect a full match.