ICC Champions Trophy25 Feb 2025, Tue, 2:30 PM ISTRawalpindi Cricket Stadium
SeriesICC Champions Trophy
Date & Time25 Feb 2025, Tue, 2:30 PM IST
VenueRawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Match Starts IN
00D : 00H : 00M : 00S
Match Preview
Australia will face South Africa in the seventh match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The tournament, scheduled from 19 February to 9 March 2025, features the top eight ranked men's national teams. Group A consists of Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand, while Group B includes Australia, England, Afghanistan, and South Africa.
Australia won the opening match of the season against England by five wickets chasing down a target of 351. Josh Inglis scored a century and became the player of the match. On the other hand, South Africa won the last game against Afghanistan by 107 runs. Rickelton was the player of the match. This promises to be an exciting match betweeen these two sides.
Pitch Report
The pitch here is expected to be balanced, offering assistance to both pacers and spinners. Teams are likely to prefer chasing at this venue.
Adam Zampa, a skilled leg-spinner, has taken 183 wickets in 109 ODI matches. His ability to control the game in the middle overs will be crucial for Australia.
Jansen can be lethal with the new ball and was the leading wicket-taker in the recently concluded SA20. Additionally, he is a handy contributor with the bat.
Temba Bavuma has amassed 1,733 runs in 46 ODIs at an impressive average of 44. He comes into this match in good form, having scored a half-century in the previous game.
Heinrich Klaasen is a destructive batter and an excellent player of spin. With shorter boundaries at this venue, he will look to capitalize and score big.
Adam Zampa, a skilled leg-spinner, has taken 183 wickets in 109 ODI matches. His ability to control the game in the middle overs will be crucial for Australia.