South Africa and England meet at Karachi’s National Stadium on Saturday (March 1) in a crucial game at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

South Africa, aiming for a semi-final berth, boasts a strong batting lineup with Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram, and a potent bowling attack led by Kagiso Rabada. England, already eliminated, will play for pride. Despite individual brilliance from Joe Root and Ben Duckett, England have struggled. They possess a balanced side with Jofra Archer and Rashid Khan in their bowling arsenal.

South Africa, coming off a win and a wash-out, seeks momentum. England, winless, aims for a consolation victory.

Match Details: ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Match 11

• Date and Time: March 1, 02:30 pm (IST)/ 09:00 am (GMT)/ 02:00 pm (Local)
• Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

National Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Karachi’s National Stadium is known to favour batters, promising a high-scoring contest for the SA vs ENG clash. A flat track could be on offer, allowing batters to capitalize on the conditions. However, spinners might have a role to play, extracting turn and posing a threat to the opposition.

Captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first, considering the dew-factor.

SA vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Ryan Rickelton
• Batters:Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Ben Duckett
• All-rounders: Joe Root, Aiden Markram, Liam Livingstone, Marco Jansen
• Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Jofra Archer

SA vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Joe Root (c), Ryan Rickelton (vc)
• Choice 2: Kagiso Rabada (c), Ben Duckett (vc)

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SA vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Keshav Maharaj, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Wiaan Mulder

SA vs ENG Dream11 Team for today’s match (March 1, 09:00 am GMT):

Squads:

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

South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosch

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