Australia is all set to take the field against South Africa for an exciting clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on February 25, 2025, with both teams chasing their second successive win on the way to semifinals. Australia made history chasing the highest target of 352 runs against England, while South Africa has simply crushed Afghanistan by 107 runs at their first Group B match.
The new breed of Australia under Steve Smith has showcased amazing talents: there was some scintillating batting by Josh Inglis (120 runs in 86 balls), supported by good half-century performances by Matthew Short and Alex Carey.
South Africa, on their part, piled up 315 runs against Afghanistan, thanks to Ryan Rickleton’s 103 off 105 balls and an impact innings from captain Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, and Aiden Markram, who all notched up half-centuries.
Afghanistan was bundled out for a paltry 208, with Kagiso Rabada finishing the day with impressive figures of 3 wickets for 36 runs while Lungi Ngidi and Wiaan Mulder shared 2 wickets apiece. The match seems to ensure a lot of fun between Australia and South Africa, looking toward increasing momentum toward their semifinal place.
AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction
| AUS vs SA Match 7 | Australia vs South Africa ICC Champions Trophy 2025 |
| AUS vs SA Match Date | Tuesday, February 25, 2025 |
| AUS vs SA Match Time | 2:30 PM IST |
| AUS vs SA Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
Head-To-Head Record
- Matches Played: 38
- AUS Won: 23
- SA Won: 14
- Tied:
- NR: 1
Pitch Report
Since the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium’s ground is anticipated to be batting-friendly, SA vs. AUS might be a high-scoring match. Although seamers may receive some early help, batters will find it easier to center the ball as the game goes on.
Australia vs South Africa: Predicted Playing XI
Australia
JP Inglis (wk), AT Carey, Steve Smith (C), Marnus Labuschagne, TM Head, GJ Maxwell, MW Short, A Zampa, Nathan Ellis, SH Johnson, Ben Dwarshuis
South Africa
H Klaasen (wk), RD Rickelton, T Bavuma (C), AK Markram, HE van der Dussen, DA Miller, Wiaan Mulder, M Jansen, K Rabada, KA Maharaj, L Ngidi
Australia vs South Africa: Fantasy Teams Selection
AUS vs SA Small League:
1. JP Inglis (wk)
2. RD Rickelton
3. Steve Smith (C)
4. Marnus Labuschagne
5. AK Markram
6. GJ Maxwell
7. MW Short
8. K Rabada
9. A Zampa
10. L Ngidi
11. Nathan Ellis
AUS vs SA Big League:
1. H Klaasen (wk)
2. AT Carey
3. T Bavuma (C)
4. TM Head
5. HE van der Dussen
6. DA Miller
7. Wiaan Mulder
8. SH Johnson
9. KA Maharaj
10. Ben Dwarshuis
11. M Jansen
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