The 11th match of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 will pit South Africa against England. Both teams will square off on March 1 in Karachi.
South Africa still have hopes of qualifying for the semi-finals with three points in the bag. So, Temba Bavuma will be eager to win this important game and make another knockout appearance.
England, on the other hand, have nothing to lose. After two defeats against Australia and Afghanistan, their campaign is all but over. But the Jos Buttler-led squad will aim to return home with a win and possibly derail South Africa’s semi-final hopes.
As both teams go head-on, here’s the pitch and weather report for the National Stadium, Karachi, for the match day.
SA vs ENG, 11 Match, CT2025: Overview
| Tournament | ICC Champions Trophy 2025 |
| Match | South Africa vs England, Match 11 |
| Venue | National Stadium, Karachi |
| Date | March 1, 2025 |
| Time | 2:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM Local |
| Broadcast | Star Sports and Sports18 |
| Live Stream | JioHotstar |
National Stadium, Karachi: ODI Match Stats
| Total Matches Played | 58 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 28 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 28 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 2 |
| Won Toss & Won Match | 25 |
| Lost Toss & Won Match | 31 |
| Average First Innings Total | 246 |
The National Stadium in Karachi has hosted 58 ODI matches. And the venue seems to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. It’s even ground for batting first and chasing targets, with conditions favouring batters.
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SA vs ENG, 11th Match, CT2025: National Stadium, Karachi Pitch Report
The last two matches in Karachi have shown that there’s enough for batting teams to put up 300 runs. So, another fine batting wicket will be on display for the South Africa vs England contest.
And teams will choose to bat first if they win the toss. The previous two matches have been won by teams defending 300-plus totals.
Bowlers will play a crucial role in keeping the batters in check, especially in the second half. There will be some help from the pitch for pacers and spinners.
SA vs ENG, 11th Match, CT2025: National Stadium, Karachi Weather Report
A couple of matches have been washed out in the tournament. But Karachi will have clear, sunny weather for the important clash between South Africa and England.
The temperature will remain between 23 and 28 degrees on match day, making sure we get a full game.
