South Africa and England will lock horns in Match 11 of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the National Stadium in Karachi on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 2:30 PM IST. This match marks the final Group B encounter, with South Africa aiming to top the table and England already eliminated from the tournament.
South Africa secured a dominant win against Afghanistan in their opening match but had their second fixture against Australia washed out due to rain. Meanwhile, England, despite boasting strong names in their squad, has had a dismal campaign, losing both of their matches against Australia and Afghanistan.
SA vs ENG Match Details
| Match | South Africa vs England, Match 11 |
|---|---|
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Date & Time | Saturday, March 1, 2025, 2:30 PM IST |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar (app & website) |
| Live Broadcast | Star Sports Network, Sports18 |
SA vs ENG Toss Prediction
England is likely to win the toss based on historical toss-winning data. However, the conditions in Karachi suggest that the toss outcome will play a crucial role in deciding the strategy for both teams.
ENG Won Toss & opt to bat
| Team | Toss Wins in Last 10 Matches |
| South Africa | 7 |
| England | 3 |
How Toss Outcome Will Impact the Match?
- Teams batting first have won both matches at this venue in this tournament.
- The pitch remains batting-friendly, with first-innings totals around 318 on average.
- The team winning the toss is expected to bat first and set a strong total.
Pitch Report – National Stadium, Karachi
- Batting-friendly pitch with good bounce and carry.
- Fast bowlers get early assistance with the new ball.
- Spinners might get some turn in the middle overs.
- Ideal first-innings score: 315-320 runs.
- Chasing can be challenging under lights.
SA vs ENG Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | SA Wins | ENG Wins | No Result |
| 70 | 34 | 30 | 6 |
South Africa has a slight edge in head-to-head stats and has won three of the last four encounters against England.
See Also:- South Africa vs England Head-to-Head Record in ODI
Probable Playing XIs
South Africa:
- Ryan Rickelton (wk)
- Tony de Zorzi
- Temba Bavuma (c)
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Aiden Markram
- David Miller
- Marco Jansen
- Wiaan Mulder
- Keshav Maharaj
- Kagiso Rabada
- Lungi Ngidi
England:
- Phil Salt
- Ben Duckett
- Jamie Smith (wk)
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook
- Jos Buttler (c)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jamie Overton
- Jofra Archer
- Adil Rashid
- Mark Wood
Key Players to Watch
South Africa:
✅ Aiden Markram: Scored an unbeaten 52* off 36 balls vs Afghanistan. ✅ Kagiso Rabada: Took 3 crucial wickets in SA’s first match. ✅ Rassie van der Dussen: Reliable batter with a strong ODI record.
England:
✅ Ben Duckett: Has scored 203 runs in 2 matches. ✅ Joe Root: Anchoring the batting lineup with 188 runs so far. ✅ Jofra Archer: England’s most consistent bowler with 4 wickets in the tournament.
Read Also:- SA vs ENG Head to Head record in Champions Trophy
SA vs ENG Match Prediction
Although England has the advantage in the toss, South Africa has been the more dominant team in this tournament. Given England’s poor form and struggles in Asian conditions, South Africa is likely to win the match.
Winning Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1: South Africa wins the toss and bats first
✅ Powerplay Score: 50-60 runs ✅ Final Score: 300-310 runs ✅ South Africa wins
Scenario 2: England wins the toss and bats first
✅ Powerplay Score: 55-65 runs ✅ Final Score: 290-300 runs ✅ South Africa wins
With South Africa in strong form and England already out of the tournament, the Proteas are the favorites to win. The toss might give England an advantage, but their inconsistency in the tournament makes South Africa the likely winner of this match.
📢 Final Prediction: South Africa to Win 🎯
