Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Australia vs South Africa match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Two cricketing giants lock horns in Rawalpindi, promising a thrilling battle between South Africa’s power-packed batting lineup and Australia’s dominant pace attack.
However, the weather could play spoilsport, with rain expected throughout the day. Will we get a full game, or will the DLS method come into play? Stay tuned for live updates, scores, analysis and key moments from this high-stakes encounter.
Australia vs South Africa LIVE Score: Bavuma looking to make use of opportunities
Australia vs South Africa LIVE Score: Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Bavuma said, “So I think, like with any team, there are opportunities, and like you rightfully said, probably within the bowling, there’s opportunities, and I think if that presents itself on the day, we’ll definitely be looking to make use of that opportunity. But in saying that, we definitely won’t be taking them lightly,”
Australia vs South Africa LIVE Score: AUS aim for over 400 runs in Rawalpindi
Australia vs South Africa LIVE Score: Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Carey said, “We might need to make 400 if we bat first. I think it’s always good to play one-day cricket when the scores are high. Being a part of it is a lot of fun. So, we’ll wait and see how it looks in New Zealand and Bangladesh (match), but I expect throughout the tournament, there will be some pretty high scores, and if the dew does come in and set onto the ground, it can be quite hard to defend,”
Australia vs South Africa LIVE Score: ‘DOn’t take lightly’ Bavuma on Australi XI
Australia vs South Africa LIVE Score: Speaking at the pre-match presser, Bavuma said, “I mean, any Australian outfit that comes together for an ICC event is always one that you don’t take lightly. Yes, they don’t have, I guess, their mainstay bowling attack, but I think they still have enough to be successful as a team, like you mentioned with their batting. Maybe it could be a case of their batters maybe doing a little bit more than what they’re accustomed to,”
Australia vs South Africa LIVE Score: Rain threat in Rawalpindi
Australia vs South Africa LIVE Score: According to The Weather Channel, there is a 100% chance of rain during the day and a 90% chance during the night. The forecaster predicts that up to a quarter of an inch of rain could fall during the day, rising to an inch at night.
Australia vs South Africa LIVE Score: Temba Bavuma ‘bullish’ about South Africa winning
Australia vs South Africa LIVE Score: Speaking ahead of the match, Bavuma said, “Yeah, we’re quite bullish about our chances. I think – as much as in the Tri Series, we didn’t have all our guys, it still was an opportunity for us to get whatever intel that we can on the conditions, share that information with all the other guys who came in. Fortunately, the guys who came in, they’ve come in on the back of some good cricket back home. Confidence is good. But yeah, we’re quite optimistic about our chances and how far we can go in this competition,”
Australia vs South Africa LIVE Score: Predicted XI
Australia vs South Africa LIVE Score: Here are the predicted XI for each team.
Australia:
Adam Zampa, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (WK), Marnus Labuschagne, Matthew Short, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Steve Smith (C), Travis Head
South Africa:
Aiden Markram, David Miller, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Marco Jansen, Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Temba Bavuma (C), Tony de Zorzi, Wiaan Mulder
Australia vs South Africa LIVE Score: SA look good
Australia vs South Africa LIVE Score: South Africa were clinical in their win over Afghanistan. Ryan Rickelton’s century and solid middle-order contributions powered them past 300 runs while Rabada and Mulder dismantled the opposition for just 208. They look like strong title contenders, and the possible return of Heinrich Klaasen will further strengthen their squad.
Australia vs South Africa LIVE Score: AUS missing key players
Australia vs South Africa LIVE Score: Australia, missing key players, entered the tournament with an inexperienced bowling attack. Their preparation was shaky after a series loss to Sri Lanka, but they proved their big-match temperament by successfully chasing 352 against England.
Josh Inglis and Alex Carey led their batting resurgence while Ben Dwarshuis and Nathan Ellis provided glimpses of promise with the ball. However, their bowlers must step up to contain a dominant South African lineup.