CT2025 SA vs ENG Playing 11: The 11th match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played between Temba Bavuma-led South Africa and Jos Buttler-led England on March 1 in the National Stadium, Karachi.
England and South Africa have played 70 ODIs so far with South Africa having an edge over England with 34 victories while England has won 30 matches. In the Champions Trophy, South Africa and England have faced off four times with each winning twice.
CT2025 SA vs ENG Playing 11
This will be Buttler’s last game as England’s captain as Jos Buttler steps down as England’s white-ball captain after Champions Trophy exit. Speaking of the pitch, three of the tournament’s 11 centuries have been scored in Karachi.
Also, only two of the six totals of more than 300 in the tournament have been scored in Karachi. In SA vs ENG Champions Trophy 2025 match, England won the toss and opted to bat first.
Winning this toss, England captain Jos Buttler said “We are gonna bat first today, looks like a decent wicket, a few cracks there. I felt like it was time, so I didn’t want to take more time to take that decision. It was an easy decision and I will do it for one last time, hopefully we can do well. A bit of sadness as well, it’s an honour to captain your country, it’s something you dream about. Saqib Mahmood comes in.”.
England (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith(w), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler(c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood
During the toss, South Africa stand-in captain Aiden Markram said “We are actually happy to chase, haven’t chased in this comp yet, we are looking forward to have a good game against a strong English side. Two guys have had illness around the camp, Tony and Temba miss out. Unfortunate that they miss out but hopefully they will recover. Our last game got rained out, we had a few training sessions, we are ready for this game”.
South Africa (Playing XI): Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen(w), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
CT 2025 SA vs ENG Pitch Report
The pitch at Karachi’s National Stadium is known to favour batters, promising a high-scoring contest for the SA vs ENG clash. A flat track could be on offer, allowing batters to capitalize on the conditions.
However, spinners might have a role to play, extracting turn and posing a threat to the opposition. The captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first, considering the dew factor.
