A thrilling battle awaits as Australia and South Africa clash in the seventh match of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Tuesday in Rawalpindi. Both teams are in excellent form and will give their all to secure a crucial victory.
Under Steve Smith’s leadership, Australia defeated their arch-rivals England by five wickets in their opening match. Meanwhile, Temba Bavuma’s South Africa registered a dominant 107-run victory over Afghanistan. This match will be a battle for the top spot in Group B.
A Step Closer to the Semifinals
Both teams understand that a win in this match will significantly boost their chances of reaching the semifinals. With so much at stake, neither side will want to lose, making this contest an exciting and intense one.
Australia vs South Africa -Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is known for producing high-scoring matches, as its pitch generally favors batters. With power-hitters in both teams, a high-scoring encounter is likely.
However, as the game progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, making spinners more effective. In recent ODIs played at Rawalpindi, teams have successfully chased big totals. Given this trend, the team winning the toss might prefer to bowl first.
Australia vs South Africa Weather Report
Rain could play spoilsport in this highly anticipated clash. There is a 50-70% chance of rain, and the temperature is expected to be around 15°C, with fluctuations possible. The possibility of rain increases the chances of the match being interrupted or even abandoned.
Predicted Playing XIs
Australia’s Probable XI:
- Travis Head
- Matthew Short
- Steve Smith (C)
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Josh Inglis
- Alex Carey
- Glenn Maxwell
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Nathan Ellis
- Spencer Johnson
- Adam Zampa
South Africa’s Probable XI:
- Temba Bavuma (C)
- Ryan Rickelton
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Aiden Markram
- Heinrich Klaasen
- David Miller
- Marco Jansen
- Wiaan Mulder
- Keshav Maharaj
- Kagiso Rabada
- Lungi Ngidi
