SA vs ENG Match Prediction: Shocking Winner Revealed for Champions Trophy 2025 Clash!
South Africa and England will face off in Match 11 of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, the final Group B fixture. The exciting contest is set for Saturday, March 1, at the National Stadium in Karachi. It will start at 2:30 PM IST.
SA vs ENG: Team Performance So Far
South Africa’s Strong Start
South Africa started their Champions Trophy with a solid 107-run win over Afghanistan. Their second match against Australia got canceled due to rain. They ended up with three points and a net run rate (NRR) of 2.140. Currently, they are among the top two teams in Group B.
England’s Struggles in the Tournament
England has had a tough run, losing both of their matches to Australia and Afghanistan. With no points and an NRR of -0.305, they are last in Group B. This match is vital for their pride.
National Stadium, Karachi Pitch Report
The Karachi pitch has favored batters recently. In the last four ODIs played in February, the average first innings total was 308. Teams batting first scored over 300 runs in three out of four matches. However, fast bowlers can exploit the new ball, and spinners may get assistance later in the game.
SA vs ENG: Key Players to Watch
| Players | Tournament Stats |
|---|---|
| South Africa | |
| Ryan Rickelton | 103 runs in 1 match |
| Kagiso Rabada | 3 wickets in 1 match |
| Temba Bavuma | 58 runs in 1 match |
| England | |
| Ben Duckett | 203 runs in 2 matches |
| Jofra Archer | 35 runs and 4 wickets in 2 matches |
| Joe Root | 188 runs in 2 matches |
Top Performers and Predicted Game Changers
Rassie van der Dussen (South Africa)
- Recent Form: Scored 52 off 46 balls against Afghanistan
- ODI Batting Average: 48.38
- Strength: Adapts well to match situations
Liam Livingstone (England)
- ODI Strike Rate: 108.97
- Current Form: Struggling but due for a big score
- All-Round Impact: 3 wickets so far in the tournament
SA vs ENG: Match Prediction & Expected Scores
Predicted Scores
- 1st innings: 315-320
- 2nd innings: 285-290
Predicted Winner
Teams batting first have performed better at Karachi. Given their form, South Africa enters as the favorite over an out-of-form England.