South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: Jos Buttler won the toss in his final match as England captain as they opted to bat first against South Africa in a crucial group B encounter at the National Stadium in Karachi on Saturday. While England are already out of the contention for the semifinal race, for South Africa it’s a must-win encounter as far as semifinal qualification is concerned.
Meanwhile, Aiden Markram is leading the side in place of regular skipper Temba Bavuma while Tony de Zorzi also sit out. Tristan Stubbs and Heinrich Klaasen get a game. For England, Saqib Mahmood has come in place of injured Mark Wood.
South Africa vs England playing XIs
England: Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith(w), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler(c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood
South Africa: Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen(w), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
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South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: England in tatters
England are falling apart. After losing Harry Brook in the last over, England lose Joe Root for 37. Wiaan Mulder is pumped up as England lose their fifth wicket. ENG 108/5 (18.5)
South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: Maharaj strikes
OUTTTT!!! Keshav Maharaj gets his first wicket of the match. Harry Brook, who was playing such a good innings, tries to loft Maharaj over, but didn’t get the elevation as Marco Jansen. The fifty-run partnership is broken. ENG 100/4 (17)
South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: England rebuild
Joe Root looks to start from where he has left in the last innings. After three quick wickets, England have started to rebuild with Root and Harry Brook. ENG 99/4 (16.5)
South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: Time for Harry Brook, Joe Root to build something big
Time for Harry Brook and Joe Root to build a partnerhsip here. England have lost three wickets early but it has also given a perfect platform for Brook and Root to build something big here. ENG 62/3 (10)
South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: Marco Jansen on fire
There is no stopping Marco Jansen today. Ben Duckett gives a single return catch to Jansen as Englan are falling apart. ENG 37/3 (6.4)
South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: Jansen strikes again
Marco Jansen is on fire today. After Phil Salt in his first over, the tall lanky pacer has struck again in his second over. Short ball does the trick for Jansen as Jamie Smith is caught by Aiden Markram. ENG 20/2 (3)
South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: Jansen strikes in first over
OUTTTTT!!!! South Africa strike in the first over as Marco Jansen gets better of Phil Salt on the last ball of the first over. ENG 9/1 (1)
South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: It’s game time in Karachi
Phil Salt and Ben Duckett are at the crease for England. Marco Jansen will open the attack for South Africa.
South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: Stubbs, Klaasen IN
South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: South Africa captain Aiden Markram says they are happy to chase since they haven’t done it in this tournament yet. He confirms Temba Bavuma and Tony de Zorzi are out due to illness, with Tristan Stubbs and Heinrich Klaasen replacing them.
South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: ENG win toss, to bat first
South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: England captain Jos Buttler has won the toss and decided to bat first. Buttler says they will bat first as the pitch looks good but has some cracks. He explains his decision to step down as white-ball captain, seeking clarity for his future. Buttler wants to finish on a high with a win. Saqib Mahmood replaces the injured Mark Wood.
South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: Can Afghanistan still qualify?
South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: For Afghanistan to qualify for the semifinals, England must defeat South Africa by 207 runs if batting first or chase a 300+ target in under 11.1 overs. This would severely impact South Africa’s net run rate, dropping them below Afghanistan in the points table. However, this scenario is highly unlikely.
South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: Jos Buttler resigns
South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: Jos Buttler has resigned as England’s white-ball captain following their early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. His final match as skipper will be against South Africa today. England struggled in recent series, losing 1-4 in T20Is and 0-3 in ODIs against India.
South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: Weather prediction
South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: Karachi weather forecast indicates excellent conditions for cricket. It will be sunny and warm.
At the start of the match, there will be sunny skies with a temperature of 28°C at 2 PM (local time). Throughout the afternoon, conditions will be sunny with temperatures remaining around 27-28°C.
South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: The Proteas’ strength
South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: South Africa’s batting is formidable, with Ryan Rickelton’s explosive form, Temba Bavuma’s return to runs and the power of Aiden Markram, David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen. Their bowling unit, led by Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen, provides a well-balanced attack, complemented by spinners Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi.
South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: South Africa’s quest for semis
South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: For South Africa, this match is crucial. A win will guarantee their spot in the semifinals. Their last game against Australia was washed out due to rain, an unfortunate pattern that has plagued them in major tournaments.
The Proteas can still qualify for the semis even if they lose, provided their Net Run Rate is higher than Afghanistan’s. At this moment, their NRR is +2.140 while Afghanistan’s is -0.990.
South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: England’s downfall in ODI cricket
South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: England’s campaign has been disappointing, with their semifinal hopes shattered after an 8-run defeat to Afghanistan. The 2019 World Cup champions, once dominant in white-ball cricket, are now in seventh place in the ICC rankings. Despite scoring over 300 runs consistently, their ultra-aggressive batting approach has failed to produce wins. Joe Root has been a lone warrior, with little support from the middle order. Their biggest concern, however, is the bowling attack, which has failed to bowl out any opponent, conceding 355 to Australia and 325 to Afghanistan.
South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: SA vs ENG Head-to-Head
South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: South Africa and England have played 70 ODIs, with South Africa winning 34 and England securing 30 victories. Five matches ended without a result while one was tied. England are on a five-match losing streak whereas South Africa have won just one of their last five games. Their most recent encounter was in the 2023 World Cup, where South Africa dominated with a 229-run victory.
South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: Welcome
South Africa vs England LIVE SCORE: Hello and welcome to our LIVE blog of the South Africa vs England clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025! The action unfolds at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, where both teams are set to battle it out in their final group-stage match.
England, already eliminated, will be playing for pride, looking to end their campaign on a positive note. South Africa, meanwhile, will aim to finish strong and carry the momentum forward.