• South Africa finished on top of Group A with five points, while New Zealand came second in Group B with four points.
• Both teams have had a tight schedule, traveling from Dubai to Lahore for this crucial knockout game.

South Africa vs New Zealand – Head-to-Head in ODIs

• Total Matches: 73
• South Africa Wins: 42
• New Zealand Wins: 26
• No Result: 5

South Africa has historically performed better, but New Zealand has been a strong team in recent years.

Match Details – SA vs NZ, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final 2

Date: March 5, Wednesday
Time: 2:30 PM IST | 09:00 AM GMT | 02:00 PM LOCAL
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Predicted Playing XIs

South Africa’s Possible XI:

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

New Zealand’s Possible XI:

Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry, William O’Rourke, Kyle Jamieson.

Pitch Report – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

• The pitch is great for batting, and high-scoring games have been common here.
• Previous matches at this venue:
  • Australia chased down 352 against England.
  • Afghanistan lost by just 8 runs while chasing 326 against England.
  • Australia scored 109/1 in 12.5 overs before rain stopped play against Afghanistan.
• Expect another high-scoring game, with batsmen enjoying good conditions.

Dream11 Captaincy Pick – Kane Williamson

• Kane Williamson is a great choice for Dream11 captaincy due to his consistency and experience.
• He scored 81 runs against India in the group stage.
• In Lahore, he has a strong record, scoring 58 vs Pakistan and an unbeaten 133 vs South Africa* in a previous tri-series.

Players to Watch Out For

1⃣ Kane Williamson – New Zealand’s most experienced batsman in big matches.
2⃣ Heinrich Klaasen – South Africa’s power-hitter and one of the best finishers.
3⃣ Glenn Phillips – A dangerous middle-order batter with the ability to accelerate.

NZ vs SA Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

Both teams are strong, but New Zealand has been more consistent in knockout matches in recent years.

NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction: New Zealand to win Semi-Final 2 and reach the final.

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• 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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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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Afghanistan vs South Africa – A Clash to Watch

Afghanistan has been making waves in international cricket, surprising top teams like Pakistan, England, and Australia in recent ICC tournaments. Meanwhile, South Africa has also been impressive, reaching the 2023 World Cup semi-final and the 2024 T20 World Cup final. Both teams are eager to continue their strong performances and aim for their first ICC trophy.

The last time these two teams played an ODI series in Sharjah, Afghanistan secured a historic series win against South Africa. Can they repeat that success?

Afghanistan vs South Africa Head-to-Head (ODIs)

• Total Matches: 5
• South Africa Wins: 3
• Afghanistan Wins: 2

Match Details – AFG vs SA, Champions Trophy 2025

Date: February 21, Friday
Time: 2:30 PM IST | 09:00 AM GMT | 01:00 PM LOCAL
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

Predicted Playing XIs

Afghanistan’s Possible XI:

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

South Africa’s Possible XI:

Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada.

Pitch Report – National Stadium, Karachi

The Karachi pitch is known to favor batters, but during the daytime, bowlers can find some assistance under the sun. The average first-innings winning score here since 2018 is 297 runs, meaning a high-scoring contest could be on the cards.

Dream11 Captaincy Pick – Rashid Khan

• Rashid Khan is a top choice for Dream11 Captain in this match.
• Since 2021, he has been one of the best ODI bowlers, taking 65 wickets at an average of 22.5.
• Against South Africa, he has taken 9 wickets in 4 ODIs at an average of 14.55, including a five-wicket haul.
• His batting has also improved, scoring 441 runs at a strike rate of 115.

Players to Watch Out For

1⃣ Rashid Khan – Afghanistan’s star all-rounder with match-winning abilities.
2⃣ Azmatullah Omarzai – A reliable middle-order batter and useful bowler.
3⃣ Temba Bavuma – South Africa’s captain and key run-scorer.

Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

Afghanistan has shown they can challenge big teams, and given their recent form, they have a strong chance to defeat South Africa in Match 3 of the Champions Trophy 2025.

AFG vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Afghanistan to win against South Africa.

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