England vs South Africa live updates: Champions Trophy 2025
Following a loss to Afghanistan on February 26 in Lahore, England is now facing South Africa, who won against Afghanistan on February 21 and witnessed an abandoned match on February 25 against Australia due to rain in the ICC Champions trophy 2025. The match is being played in National Stadium Karachi, and unlike Lahore and Rawalpindi, the weather will not be turning its back on either of the teams.
The 11th match will determine South Africa’s fate to reach the semis while England with two losses has also been knocked out of the tournament.
Squad:
England: Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood.
South Africa: Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
England set South Africa a target of 180
England were bowled out for 179 in 38.2 overs against South Africa in their Champions Trophy clash on Saturday.
Joe Root was the top scorer with 37 runs, while Jofra Archer (25), Ben Duckett (24), and Harry Brook (19) made useful contributions.
For South Africa, Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder claimed three wickets each, restricting England to a modest total.
Posted on: March 1, 2025Two more wickets fall — England has lost six wickets!
Keshav Maharaj takes down Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone as they head back to the pavilion with England at 114 for six down in the 21st over for the deciding match.
Posted on: March 1, 2025England finally make a 100
Inching away to 100 at the end of the 16th over, England finally reach double digits at the fall of four wickets.
Posted on: March 1, 2025Jansen takes out Ben Duckett!
Third time is also the charm for Jansen who has sent Duckett back with just 24 runs to his name. Harry Brook arrives as sixth over nears its end.
Posted on: March 1, 2025Six overs in, England has lost two wickets
With 37 runs to their name in six overs, England has lost Phil Salt and Jamie Smith thanks to Marco Jansen. Joe Root and Ben Duckett stand firm for now.
Posted on: March 1, 2025England win the toss
England has chosen to bat against the Proteas.
Posted on: March 1, 2025