Cricket fever has gripped everyone as the Champions Trophy 2025 has produced some enthralling matches so far. Hence the upcoming Match 7 between Australia (AUS) and South Africa (SA) is going to be an exciting battle between the ball and the bat. Notably, the match will be played on Tuesday, February 25, in Rawalpindi.
This will be a game where the two sides have had a strong start in their first encounters. Notably, Australia chased down a massive 350+ target set by England. While South Africa won their game against Afghanistan quite convincingly.
Australia on the batting front will be happy, especially with the great performances from Champions Trophy debutants Josh Inglis and Matthew Short. The duo showed an impeccable batting masterclass, which made up for the poor performance of the bowlers. In the next CT 2025 fixture, the Aussie bowlers will be tested in the upcoming game against a powerful Proteas batting lineup.
On the other hand, South Africa will be happy with their performance against Afghanistan as they dominated with both bat and ball. The Temba Bavuma-led side might still miss a few players in the squad and will want to repeat the same performance against the ODI World Champions.
Match Details
| Match | Australia vs South Africa, Match 7, Champions Trophy 2025 |
| Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 2:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioHotstar (app & website) |
Pitch Report
While the previous pitches have been on the slower side, the surface in Rawalpindi is said to be more pacy. It is said that the wicket will give some assistance to the seamers who might get some extra bounce early on. But the pitch gives ample opportunities for the batters to score runs. There have been some big totals chased at this venue which might result in captains winning the toss and bowling first.
Head-to-Head record
| Matches Played | 110 |
| Won by Australia | 51 |
| Won by South Africa | 55 |
| Tied | 03 |
| No Result | 01 |
| First-ever Fixture | 26 Feb, 1992 |
| Most-recent Fixture | 16 Nov, 2023 |
AUS vs SA Predicted Playing 11
Australia:
Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steve Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson.
South Africa:
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
AUS vs SA Probable best performers
Probable best batter: Ryan Rickelton
Ryan Rickelton has already impressed the fans early into his international career and will be looking to do the same in the match against Australia as well. Looking at the last few matches played in Rawalpindi, he will enjoy batting over here with his counterattacking style of batting and will be fresh after a century in his first Champions Trophy game.
Probable best bowler: Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada proved once again why he is one of the most reliable bowlers for the Proteas. He took three crucial wickets during the first game against Afghanistan and maintained a great economy as well. The Rainbow Nation will be hoping for another incredible spell against the mighty Aussies.
Today’s Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match
Scenario 1
- Australia win the toss and opt to bowl first
- Powerplay: 70-85
- SA: 285-300
- Australia wins the match
Scenario 2
- South Africa win the toss and opt to bowl first
- Powerplay: 75-90
- AUS: 290- 310
- South Africa wins the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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