• Australia has already secured a semi-final spot from Group B.
• England is eliminated and will play this match only for pride.
• South Africa is almost certain to qualify unless they suffer an extremely unlikely defeat by a massive margin.

For Afghanistan to qualify, South Africa would have to lose by 207 runs while chasing 301, which is nearly impossible.

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

• Total Matches: 70
• South Africa Wins: 34
• England Wins: 30
• Tied Matches: 1
• No Result Matches: 5

These two teams have had a very close rivalry over the years in ODIs.

Match Details – SA vs ENG, ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Date: March 1, Saturday
Time: 2:30 PM IST | 09:00 AM GMT | 01:00 PM LOCAL
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

Predicted Playing XIs

South Africa’s Possible XI:

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

England’s Possible XI:

Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Tom Banton, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood.

Pitch Report – National Stadium, Karachi

• Two matches have been played here so far in this tournament, and both followed a similar pattern:
  • Teams batting first scored over 300 runs.
  • The pitch slowed down in the second innings, making chasing very difficult.
  • In both games, the team batting second lost by big margins.

This means batting first is a big advantage, while bowlers could dominate in the second half of the game.

Dream11 Captaincy Pick – Ryan Rickelton

• Ryan Rickelton, South Africa’s opener and wicketkeeper, is a great captaincy choice for this match.
• He is in outstanding form, having scored his first ODI century in South Africa’s opening game against Afghanistan.
• He was also one of the top performers in the SA20 tournament, finishing as the fourth-highest run-scorer with an average of 48 and a strike rate of 178.

Players to Watch Out For

1⃣ Ryan Rickelton – In red-hot form and a key player for South Africa.
2⃣ Marco Jansen – A valuable all-rounder who can make an impact with both bat and ball.
3⃣ Joe Root – England’s most reliable batsman, capable of playing a big knock.

SA vs ENG Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

South Africa has been strong in this tournament and is expected to continue their good form.

SA vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: South Africa to defeat England in Match 11.

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Both teams lost their opening matches, making this game a must-win for their chances of reaching the semi-finals.

• England scored 351 runs against Australia but still lost.
• Afghanistan struggled in their chase of 306 runs against South Africa, getting all out for 208.

Afghanistan shocked England in the 2023 World Cup—can they do it again? Or will England bounce back?

Afghanistan vs England – Head-to-Head in ODIs

• Total Matches: 3
• England Wins: 2
• Afghanistan Wins: 1

Afghanistan’s only win against England came in the 2023 World Cup, making this a high-stakes rematch.

Match Details – AFG vs ENG, ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Date: February 26, Wednesday
Time: 2:30 PM IST | 09:00 AM GMT | 01:00 PM LOCAL
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Predicted Playing XIs

Afghanistan’s Possible XI:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad.

England’s Possible XI:

Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Saqib Mahmood, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.

Pitch Report – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

The Gaddafi Stadium is a dream for batsmen with its flat pitch and short boundaries.

• In the last match here, Australia chased down 352 runs against England with 15 balls to spare.
• There is some swing movement for the bowlers early in the innings, but overall, it’s a batting-friendly pitch.

Expect a high-scoring match where bowlers will have to be at their best.

Dream11 Captaincy Pick – Joe Root

• Joe Root is a top captaincy choice for Dream11.
• He scored 68 off 78 balls against Australia, playing the perfect anchor role.
• Root has hit two fifties in his last three innings and is in good form.
• The flat pitch in Lahore suits his game, and he might even score a big hundred.
• Against Afghanistan in 2019, he made 88 off 82 balls.

Players to Watch Out For

1⃣ Joe Root – England’s best batsman in pressure situations.
2⃣ Jofra Archer – Can trouble Afghan batters with his pace.
3⃣ Rahmat Shah – Afghanistan’s most reliable ODI batsman.

AFG vs ENG Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

England has the stronger squad and is expected to bounce back from their loss to Australia.

AFG vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: England to win against Afghanistan in Match 8.

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Recent Form – A Struggle for Both Teams

Both teams are not in the best ODI form coming into this tournament.

• Australia lost their last two ODI series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. They are also missing five key players due to injuries and other reasons, which adds to their challenges.
• England has struggled even more, losing their last three ODI series against Australia (at home), West Indies, and India (away). Since the 2023 World Cup, they have won only 4 out of 14 ODIs.

Australia vs England Head-to-Head in ODIs

• Total Matches: 161
• Australia Wins: 91
• England Wins: 65
• Tied Matches: 2
• No Result Matches: 3

Match Details – AUS vs ENG, Champions Trophy 2025

Date: February 22, Saturday
Time: 2:30 PM IST | 09:00 AM GMT | 01:00 PM LOCAL
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Predicted Playing XIs

Australia’s Possible XI:

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

England’s Possible XI:

Phil Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.

Pitch Report – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

The Gaddafi Stadium is known for high-scoring matches due to its flat pitch and small boundaries. Since the return of international cricket in Pakistan, the average score in ODIs here has been 300, while the average first-innings winning score is 317.

Dream11 Captaincy Pick – Travis Head

• Travis Head is a top Dream11 captaincy choice for this match.
• Since 2022, he has been one of the best all-format batters in the world.
• His ODI record in Lahore is excellent—190 runs in three innings with a strike rate of 132, including a century and a fifty.
• He also enjoys batting against England, averaging 55 in ODIs, with two centuries and six fifties in 18 innings. His best knock came last year in Nottingham, where he scored 154 against England*.

Players to Watch Out For

1⃣ Travis Head – Australia’s explosive opener in top form.
2⃣ Jofra Archer – England’s pace spearhead who can change the game with his bowling.
3⃣ Joe Root – England’s most experienced batter, crucial in pressure situations.

Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

With both teams struggling in ODIs, this will be a close contest. However, England has a more settled squad and could have the upper hand in Match 4.

ENG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: England to win against Australia.

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