ENG vs SA Champions Trophy 2025 National Stadium Pitch Report And Karachi Weather Forecast Updates:
The wait is over, as England and South Africa face off in the 11th match of the Champions Trophy 2025 at the National Stadium in Karachi on Saturday. This encounter has all the makings of a thrilling contest, with both teams looking to bounce back from their respective setbacks.
Will the National Stadium Pitch Favor the Spinners?
The pitch at the National Stadium has been known to offer a decent amount of grass and cracks, which can make it a challenging surface for the batsmen. The pacers who can extract good pace and movement from the surface will have a field day. Both South Africa and England have an array of high-quality seamers in their ranks, with Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Jofra Archer, and Mark Wood being some of the notable names. The team that can execute their deliveries with precision and accuracy will have an upper hand in the match.
Will the Calm and Pleasant Conditions in Karachi Favor the Batsmen?
According to Accuweather, the temperature is expected to be around 30 degrees centigrade on Saturday, making it a pleasant day for cricket. However, the dew factor will play a crucial role in the evening, and the team that wins the toss will want to bowl first to make the most of the wet conditions. This could make it an interesting contest, with both teams needing to adjust their strategies accordingly.
The Squads:
Defender of the Crown or Chasing Down the Dream?
Here’s a look at the two squads:
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
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Tristan Stubbs
- Corbin Bosch
England:
- Jos Buttler (c)
- Jofra Archer
- Gus Atkinson
- Tom Banton
- Harry Brook
- Rehan Ahmed
- Ben Duckett
- Jamie Overton
- Jamie Smith
- Liam Livingstone
- Adil Rashid
- Joe Root
- Saqib Mahmood
- Phil Salt
- Mark Wood
Stay tuned for the match updates and analysis, and don’t forget to predict the score!
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