The 11th game of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 pitted South Africa (SA) against England (ENG) in Karachi’s National Stadium. England captain Jos Buttler chose to bat first after winning the toss.
The Three Lions lost three important wickets early in the powerplay, which contributed to their rocky start. Jamie Smith (0), Ben Duckett (24), and Phil Salt (8) were all out cheaply, while Marco Jansen decimated the top order with three wickets.
Beyond the powerplay, the English team’s problems persisted as none of their hitters scored a half-century. With three crucial wickets, Wiaan Mulder further damaged their innings. Consequently, England was dismissed for a meagre 179/10.
In reaction, Proteas lost Tristan Stubbs for a duck as his chase got off to a shaky start. But Rassie van der Dussen took the lead and led his team to a resounding victory with an incredible 72-run unbroken knock. With a commanding victory and a reservation in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals, the Rainbow Nation easily chased down the goal in just 29.1 overs.
In relation to the semi-finals, Australia advanced after a game cancelled due to rain on Friday, while South Africa became the second side to advance from Group B. Following the tournament’s final league stage match on Sunday, March 02, the teams’ opponents will be decided by rankings. Both teams will play India and New Zealand in the semifinals.
Here are some important stats from ENG vs SA Champions Trophy 2025 clash
English Players’ Achieved Milestones
- England: Recorded their fifth-lowest total in ODI Champions Trophy – 179
South African Players’ Achieved Milestones
- Lungi Ngidi: Completed 100 wickets in ODIs
- Rassie van der Dussen: Completed 500 runs against England in ODIs.
- Kagiso Rabada: Complete 100 wickets against England in international cricket.
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