Australia takes on South Africa in match 7 of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Rawalpindi on February 25. The match starts from 7.30 pm IST and is a do-or-die for either of the teams. Both teams have won their respective first games and a loss for either of these teams might put them on the backfoot.
South Africa won their first game against Afghanistan comprehensively. They won by 107 runs. Australia without many of their key players, managed to win a high-scoring encounter against England in their first game as well.
This match holds big importance in the campaign for both these teams. As said earlier, a loss for either of these teams will peg their campaign back and there is no chance in this tournament to make a comeback with each team faces the other just once.
Champions Trophy 2025 Match 7: Australia vs South Africa Match Preview
Australia came into this tournament without their key players. Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood are not part of this Australian squad for the tournament. Mitchell Marsh is also not a part of the side. Josh Inglis made a magnificent match-winning century against England. The match broke all sorts of records with Australia winning the match with more than two overs to spare. Despite their key players missing, Australia have proved that they cannot be taken lightly in any ICC tournament. Having won the match handsomely and with key players missing, the Aussies might play the same XI against the Proteas.
South Africa, in their first game against the Afghans, played with an attacking intent. They have been playing with intent and aggressiveness in recent times. Ryan Rickelton scored a century while skipper Temba Bavuma, Rassie Van der Dussen and Aiden Markram scored fifties. Their bowlers too did a good job dismissing the opposition well inside 50 overs.
The batters from both sides flexed their muscles in their respective encounters. The given conditions in Pakistan meant that the Australian bowlers were taken for some runs against England. South Africa, on the other hand, did bowl well against the Afghans.
AUS vs SA Head To Head Records
The two sides have faced each other 110 times in ODIs, with South Africa winning 55 matches and Australia claiming victory in 51. Three encounters have ended as a tie, and one ended with no result, showing how evenly matched these teams have been over the years. South Africa have won four out of the last five games between the two sides in ODIs. Australia won against South Africa in the ODI World Cup semi-final 2023 the last time they played.
AUS vs SA ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Match 7 Live Streaming Details
When will the AUS vs SA ODI match be played?
The match will be played on February 25, Tuesday.
Where will the AUS vs SA ODI match be played?
It will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.
What time will the AUS vs SA ODI match start?
The match will start from 2.30 pm IST.
How to watch the AUS vs SA ODI match live on TV?
Indian fans can watch the live telecast of the AUS vs SA match on Star Sports Network.
Where to watch the AUS vs SA ODI match Live?
The match will be live-streamed on the Jio Hotstar app and website.
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