ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa vs Australia Match Preview, Prediction & Key Details
South Africa Vs Australia Match.
A much-anticipated Group B encounter between Australia and South Africa is scheduled for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is a thorough sneak peek into the coming clash.
Match Details
- Date and Time: Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time (PKT)
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Pitch Report
With its good bounce and pace, the Rawalpindi pitch is renowned for being batting-friendly. Particularly early in the game, high scores are typical. The pitch may slow down as the game goes on, making hitting a little more difficult. Evening dew can also have an effect on bowlers’ grip, especially for spin bowlers.
Head-to-Head
Here is the head-to-head record between South Africa and Australia in ODIs in a table format:
| Matches | Australia Wins | South Africa Wins | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 51 | 55 | 3 | 1 |
South Africa holds a slight edge over Australia in their overall ODI head-to-head record.
Probably Playing 11
| Australia | South Africa |
|---|---|
| David Warner | Quinton de Kock (wk) |
| Steve Smith | Temba Bavuma (c) |
| Marnus Labuschagne | Rassie van der Dussen |
| Josh Inglis (wk) | Aiden Markram |
| Glenn Maxwell | David Miller |
| Marcus Stoinis | Heinrich Klaasen |
| Cameron Green | Marco Jansen |
| Ashton Agar | Kagiso Rabada |
| Mitchell Marsh | Anrich Nortje |
| Adam Zampa | Tabraiz Shamsi |
| Sean Abbott | Lungi Ngidi |
Key Players
- Australia: Josh Inglis, who recently scored an undefeated 120 against England to lead Australia to a five-wicket victory, is in outstanding form.
South Africa: Since Heinrich Klaasen missed the first game because of an elbow injury, his presence is vital. The middle order in South Africa would be strengthened by his return.
Injury Report
- Australia’s bowling strength is impacted by the injury absence of key bowlers Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc.
- Heinrich Klaasen of South Africa is battling to recover from an elbow injury he suffered prior to the tournament. His involvement is still unknown.
Match Prediction
With wins in their first two games, both teams are confident going into this match. Although Australia has a strong batting lineup, their lack of top bowlers may work against them. South Africa may have a small advantage in this match thanks to their well-balanced team and previous performance.
Here is the winning percentage prediction for the Australia vs South Africa match based on current form, squad strength, and conditions:
| Team | Winning Percentage |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 52% |
| Australia | 48% |
South Africa has a slight edge due to their balanced squad and recent form, but Australia remains a strong contender, especially with their powerful batting lineup.