The winner of this match will be one step closer to the semi-finals.

Recent Form – Strong Start for Both Teams

• South Africa started their campaign with a dominant 107-run victory over Afghanistan in Karachi.
• Australia pulled off a record chase of 351 runs against England, thanks to Josh Inglis’ brilliant century.

This match promises to be highly competitive, as both teams will be eager to secure a semi-final spot.

Australia vs South Africa – Head-to-Head in ODIs

• Total Matches: 110
• South Africa Wins: 55
• Australia Wins: 51
• Tied Matches: 3
• No Result: 1

These two teams have had tight contests over the years, with South Africa slightly ahead in their head-to-head record.

Match Details – AUS vs SA, ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Date: February 25, Tuesday
Time: 2:30 PM IST | 09:00 AM GMT | 01:00 PM LOCAL
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Predicted Playing XIs

Australia’s Possible XI:

Matthew Short, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Ben Dwarshuis, Spencer Johnson.

South Africa’s Possible XI:

Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.

Pitch Report – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

The Rawalpindi pitch is batting-friendly, making it a great venue for high-scoring matches.

• In recent ODIs here, teams have scored at a run rate of 6.13 runs per over.
• The average batting score is 55 per wicket.
• In one of the matches, Pakistan successfully chased 337 against New Zealand.

Expect plenty of runs, and bowlers will have to work hard to control the game.

Dream11 Captaincy Pick – Ryan Rickelton

• Ryan Rickelton is the top Dream11 captaincy pick for this game.
• He was the fourth-highest run-scorer in the SA20 league and recently scored his maiden ODI century against Afghanistan.
• With Australia missing key pacers like Starc, Cummins, and Hazlewood, Rickelton has a great chance to play another big innings.

Players to Watch Out For

1⃣ Ryan Rickelton – A promising opener in great form.
2⃣ Rassie van der Dussen – A reliable batsman in ODIs.
3⃣ Travis Head – A match-winner who can change the game quickly.

AUS vs SA Dream11 Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

Both teams are strong, but South Africa has the edge, especially with Australia missing their main fast bowlers.

AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction: South Africa to win against Australia in Match 7.

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