SA vs ENG Match Prediction | 11th Match

Betting Tips

This will be a crunch game for both sides as they look to solidify a position in either of the play-off spots. South Africa started their tournament well with a win, but will be aware that the job is not done yet. England suffered a loss to Ashes rivals Australia in their first game. They will be under pressure for a win here and not go home winless.

South Africa vs England Head-to-Head Record

South Africa have been better than England in recent ODI history between them. In the past five ODI matches between the two nations, South Africa have secured three victories. England have won once in that time. The teams also shared a no result in 2022.

South Africa vs England Live Streaming and Broadcast

South Africa and England will match up against each other on Saturday, 1 March 2025 at the National Stadium in Karachi. Catch this exciting ICC Champions Trophy contest between two ODI powerhouses on the Star Sports Network TV broadcast and the Disney+ Hotstar app live-streaming in India.

SA vs ENG Team Previews

South Africa

Leading this thrilling side is captain and top order batter Temba Bavuma. His leadership skills will be required for the team to capture the imagination of the fans. The talented batter has five ODI centuries.

Wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton is agile behind the stumps while also being arguably the best current performer in South African domestic cricket. At ODI level, he has one century and one half-century. The middle order is rich in talent with the dependable Rassie van der Dussen. He has been one of the most consistent batters in ODI cricket since the start of his career in the 50-over format internationally.

The top order batter has six centuries and 15 half-centuries in ODIs. Temba Bavuma has a solid leader in the form of Aiden Markram, beside him. The dynamic Markram has a high score of 175 in ODI cricket. Explosive hitters like Tristan Stubbs and David Miller bring the ability to change the game's complexion in a matter of overs. Both have cool heads when the pressure is on.

All-rounders Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder offer balance with valuable runs and crucial wickets. Mulder hit 42 runs against the Pakistan Shaheens in a warm-up match. The Proteas are blessed to have two quality all-rounders, something they have been missing for years.

Spinner Keshav Maharaj provides experience and control in the middle overs with his crafty bowling. The left-arm spinner has two ODI four-wicket hauls. The pace attack features the formidable duo of Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi.

Their speed and precision in the powerplay will put early pressure on England. Rabada has a phenomenal six four-wicket hauls and two five-wicket hauls in his ODI career.

South Africa Expected Playing 11

England

Openers Phil Salt and Ben Duckett are tasked with providing aggressive starts to set the tone for the innings in the opening powerplay. Left-hander Duckett was outstanding with 165 runs against Australia. Jamie Smith has been promoted to the pivotal number three position to take advantage of mainly the first and second powerplay opportunities. His dual role as wicketkeeper adds depth to the squad in the field.

Joe Root is a world-class batter in England's batting lineup. His experience and composure at number four brings a calm presence to a destructive batting lineup. The legendary Root slammed 120 runs in his previous Champions Trophy.

That innings was ultimately in vain as England lost. Following him is the dynamic Harry Brook with his rapid scoring and recent ascendancy in international cricket. The talented Yorkshireman is three runs short of 800 ODI runs. Captain Jos Buttler seeks to regain his formidable form in white-ball cricket with the ability to flourish at the back end of the batting innings. He has over 5000 ODI runs.

Liam Livingstone offers versatility with his explosive batting and handy spin bowling. He has the unique ability to bowl both off-spin and leg-spin to match up to both right-handed and left-handed batters. Livingstone the bowler took two wickets in his previous bowling innings.

Jamie Overton replaces the injured Brydon Carse and will contribute as a fast-bowling all-rounder. He took two wickets against India in the second ODI leading up to this tournament. The pace trio of Jofra Archer, Mark Wood and Overton ensures a relentless fast-bowling attack in the opening overs of the bowling innings. Wood suffered an injury against Afghanistan and is unlikely to play this match.

Archer starred in the bowling with three wickets against Afghanistan. The pace unit is complemented by Adil Rashid's seasoned leg-spin to challenge opposition batters throughout the middle overs. The 37-year-old has more than 200 ODI wickets.

England Expected Playing 11

SA vs ENG Toss Prediction

South Africa’s strength in ODI cricket has been to bat first and suffocate the opposition with the bowling. They beat both England in the previous matchup and Afghanistan in their Champions Trophy opener by batting first. Both teams may feel more comfortable batting first.

Pitch and Conditions

The teams batting first are the ones who have won the two games at Karachi so far this tournament. Both New Zealand and South Africa have posted scores over the 300-run mark when batting first at this venue. Conditions in the first innings seem batter-friendly once the new ball wears off. The battle of the spinners will be worth watching as conditions start to slow down in the second innings.

Rain is unlikely to spoil what should be a cracking match at only a five percent chance of rain. The rest of the weather conditions will be very warm and humid. The players will need plenty of fluids.

SA vs ENG Betting Tips

South Africa will be the more confident side as it takes on an England team that has been knocked out and looks short of ideas. The brilliant bowling lineup led by Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen could give England a very tough time indeed. South Africa's batting has also been firing.

Bet on South Africa to win this match.