South Africa will look to secure a semifinal berth in the Champions Trophy when they take on an already eliminated England on Saturday.
While India and New Zealand have comfortably progressed from Group A, Group B remains tightly contested. Australia advanced after a rain washout against Afghanistan, leaving the Proteas (3 points, 2.140 NRR) in a strong position to qualify, even in defeat.
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A struggling England side, heavily reliant on Joe Root, offers South Africa a favorable chance to seal their place.
The Proteas have key players in form, with Ryan Rickelton’s century and fifties from Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, and Aiden Markram powering them to a commanding 315/6 in their win against Afghanistan. Their bowlers then dismissed Afghanistan for 208, showcasing a balanced performance.
However, South Africa’s inconsistency remains a concern, having lost eight of their last 12 ODIs. They also failed to reach the tri-series final in Pakistan before this tournament.
Meanwhile, England, on a downward spiral since their 0-3 ODI series loss to India, will look to end their campaign on a high. Despite Root’s 120 against Afghanistan, England lacked resilience, and Jos Buttler’s side faces an uphill task against a dominant South Africa.

Will rain affect South Africa vs England in Karachi?

Karachi weather: The weather forecast for Karachi for Saturday is a pleasant one with sunshine. Temperature is likely to hover in mid-20s degrees Celsius with a high of 31 degrees Celsius.
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Where will SA vs ENG in the Champions Trophy 2025 take place?
South Africa vs England in the Champions Trophy 2025 will take place at the National Stadium in Karachi.
What time will South Africa vs England start?
The Champions Trophy 2025 match between South Africa and England will start at 2:30pm IST. The toss will take place at 2pm IST.
Where to watch SA vs ENG live on TV in India?
The Champions Trophy 2025 match between South Africa and England will be on TV on the Star Sports and Sports18 TV channels in India.
Where to live stream SA vs ENG Champions Trophy 2025 match in India?
The Champions Trophy 2025 match between South Africa and England will be live streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
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