South Africa vs England Match Preview: Pitch and Weather Report for ICC Champions Trophy Clash

New Delhi: South Africa is gearing up to face England in the final match of Group B for the Champions Trophy 2025, set to take place on March 1 (Saturday) at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi. South Africa's spot in the semi-finals seems secure barring any unforeseen circumstances; they can only be knocked out of the top four if they fail to chase down a target of 301 runs and lose by at least 207 runs. On the other hand, England has already been ousted from the tournament. Adding to the pre-match drama, Jos Buttler has made a significant announcement regarding his resignation as the white-ball captain of the England team.

The pitch in Karachi has consistently favored batters, particularly during the Champions Trophy 2025. In their opening match against Pakistan, New Zealand posted a total of 320 runs. Similarly, South Africa managed to score 315 runs in their first game at this venue. Therefore, batters can anticipate favorable conditions in the upcoming match between England and South Africa.

Weather report South Africa vs England Champions Trophy match:

Three of the last five matches in the Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan have been canceled due to rain, but the situation looks different for the game in Karachi on Saturday. As per Accuweather.com, there is no likelihood of rain during the South Africa versus England match. The forecast indicates sunny conditions throughout the day and a clear sky in the evening.

Probable Playing XI:

England: Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood

South Africa: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.

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.