South Africa and England will face off in a critical Champions Trophy 2025 match at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi
01 March, 2025
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South Africa and England will face off in a critical Champions Trophy 2025 match at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on Saturday, March 1. The match will start at 2:00 PM PST, with the toss scheduled for 1:30 PM.
This match is crucial for both teams, as South Africa will secure a place in the semi-finals by winning. A win for South Africa will guarantee their spot in the semi-finals, while England will hope to finish tehir campaign on a good note.
South Africa will be confident after their dominant performance in the tournament so far. With star players like Kagiso Rabada and Aiden Markram in good form, they will be looking to keep their momentum going. However, they will need to be cautious of England’s dangerous batting lineup, led by captain Jos Buttler, who is playing his final match as the team's captain.
Squads:
South Africa:
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Rassie van der Dussen
England:
Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Jamie Overton, Saqib Mahmood, Tom Banton, Gus Atkinson
Weather Report:
The weather in Karachi on Saturday, March 1, is expected to be pleasant with plenty of sunshine. The high will reach 87°F (31°C), with a RealFeel temperature of 90°F (32°C). The RealFeel Shade will be slightly cooler at 84°F (29°C). Winds will be coming from the west at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 23 mph. There is no chance of precipitation, and thunderstorms are not expected.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at National Stadium is expected to be flat, offering good batting conditions. However, the dry weather might assist spinners later in the game. Teams winning the toss may opt to chase, taking advantage of the conditions in the second innings.
