Karachi is all set to host the South Africa vs England ICC Champions Trophy 2025 encounter. The Proteas need to win this match to keep their hopes alive of making the semi-finals.
England are already out of the tournament after losing to Afghanistan in their previous game. The loss came as a shock to the team and to the nation as well. It also highlighted the problems that the team have faced in white-ball cricket in recent times.
The match is the penultimate league game with a lot at stake for South Africa. They won their first game against Afghanistan and their next game against Australia was rained out. A win for South Africa should be good enough to take them through to the semis.
However, if they lose to England and Afghanistan beat Australia, South Africa will then have to depend on a superior net run-rate (NRR) to edge past the Aussies.
SA vs ENG Pitch Report
The pitch at Lahore was a good one for batting so far. Meanwhile, two key matches in Rawalpindi were rained out. Talking about Karachi, it hosted the campaign opener between New Zealand and Pakistan with the Kiwis posting 320 batting first. Pakistan in response were bowled out for 260. South Africa also scored over 300 runs against Afghanistan natting first. Thus signs are very clear that this is a high-scoring venue and if the batters apply themselves, we are in for another high-scoring encounter.
SA vs ENG Weather Report
The weather is expected to be pleasant and there is expected to be a lot of sunshine in the match between England and South Africa. The humidity will be close to 65 percent and there is no chance of rain. So far two matches have been already rained out in Rawalpindi. South Africa would dearly want a complete game in Karachi.
SA vs ENG Squads
England: Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith(w), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler(c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Tom Banton, Gus Atkinson, Rehan Ahmed
South Africa : Ryan Rickelton(w), Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma(c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, Tabraiz Shamsi, Corbin Bosch
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