Australia vs South Africa ICC Champions Trophy 2025: A High-Voltage Clash Awaits!
Will Australia’s Top-Heavy Batters Dominate the Proteas’ Attack? Will South Africa’s Pace Trio Spell Doom for the Aussies?
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is churning out exciting matches, and the upcoming Australia vs South Africa game promises to be a thrilling contest. The two top teams from Group B, Australia and South Africa, are set to face off in a high-stakes encounter that will determine which team will book a semi-final spot.
AUS vs SA Head-To-Head Record in ODIs
Australia and South Africa have a rich history in One-Day Internationals, with 110 matches played between them. As of now, Australia has won 51 matches, while South Africa has emerged victorious in 55. One game has ended in a no-result, and three matches have been tied.
Key Players to Watch Out For
- Travis Head, an in-form batter, will be a key player to watch for Australia.
- Kagiso Rabada, a potent pacer, will be crucial for South Africa.
- Steven Smith and Temba Bavuma, the two captains, will be looking to outdo each other.
- Rassie van der Dussen’s form will be crucial for South Africa, while Adam Zampa’s spin will be key for Australia in the middle overs.
Match Key Battles to Watch Out For
- The battle between Travis Head and Kagiso Rabada will be an exciting one to watch.
- Steven Smith vs Temba Bavuma will be a fascinating contest, with both captains looking to outdo each other.
- Rassie van der Dussen vs Adam Zampa will be a crucial battle, with the batsman needing to be cautious against the Australian leg-spinner.
Match Details
- Date: February 25
- Time: 2:30 PM IST
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- Telecast: Star Sports and Sports 18 (JioStar Network)
Match Live Streaming
In India, the live telecast and online streaming of the AUS vs SA match will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
Likely XIs for Both Teams
Australia
- Matthew Short
- Travis Head
- Steven Smith (c)
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Josh Inglis (wk)
- Alex Carey
- Glenn Maxwell
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Nathan Ellis
- Adam Zampa
- Spencer Johnson
South Africa
- Ryan Rickelton (wk)
- Tony de Zorzi
- Temba Bavuma (c)
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Aiden Markram
- David Miller
- Wiaan Mulder
- Marco Jansen
- Keshav Maharaj
- Kagiso Rabada
- Lungi Ngidi
Will Australia’s top-heavy batting lineup prove too much for South Africa’s pace trio? Will the Proteas’ experience and skill prove too great for the Australians? Find out in this thrilling encounter!
