SA vs ENG Match Preview: As South Africa takes on England in the last group-stage match of the Champions Trophy 2025, the stakes are high for the Proteas. They aim to top Group B, while England will look to end their campaign with a win. Let’s look at team previews, playing XIs, key players, and live-streaming details for this match
SA vs ENG 11th Match: Teams Preview
Team – South Africa
- South Africa has been in good form, thrashing Afghanistan in their previous game.
- Heinrich Klaasen might return after recovering from an injury.
- Batting Strength: Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, and Aiden Markram.
- Bowling Strength: Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi, and Keshav Maharaj.
South Africa Predicted Playing XI:
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
Team – England
- England has been disappointing in the tournament, losing all their matches so far.
- Batting stars Joe Root and Ben Duckett have scored runs, but the middle order has struggled.
- Bowling Weakness: England’s fast bowlers have failed to deliver.
- Spin boost: Rehan Ahmed is expected to replace Mark Wood due to injury.
England Predicted Playing XI:
Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Rehan Ahmed
Also Check: SA Vs ENG 11th Match: Pitch and Weather Report
SA vs ENG Key Players to Watch
South Africa:
- Temba Bavuma – Consistent at the top.
- Aiden Markram – Can anchor the innings and bowl useful overs.
- Kagiso Rabada – Big-match player with a great record vs England.
England:
- Joe Root – Scored 120 in the last game, England’s key batter.
- Ben Duckett – Needs to provide stability at the top.
- Adil Rashid – England’s best bowler in Asian conditions.
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | W | L | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1 | 4 | W L L L L |
| England | 0 | 5 | L L L L L |
England has lost all their last five matches, while South Africa comes in with confidence after their win over Afghanistan.
SA vs ENG Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
| Country | TV Channel | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports | Disney+ Hotstar |
| UK | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Go |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App |
| USA | Willow TV | ESPN+ |
| Australia | Fox Sports | Kayo Sports |
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