Rain Delays Toss as Australia Faces South Africa in Crucial ICC Champions Trophy Clash

Australia vs South Africa Live Score, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Both South Africa and Australia got their campaigns off to a flying start and their in-form batting lineups could provide a thriller on the road that is the Rawalpindi pitch.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash between Australia and South Africa promises to be a thrilling encounter, as both teams come into the match with their campaigns off to a flying start. South Africa dominated Afghanistan in their opening match, securing a 107-run victory with a commanding score of 315/6. Australia, on the other hand, kicked off their tournament with an impressive win, completing their highest-ever successful run chase, making it seem almost effortless.

Both teams have put behind them some shaky form leading up to this tournament, but they’ve also been dealing with significant injuries to key players. South Africa will be without Anrich Nortje and Gerald Coetzee, but their spearhead Kagiso Rabada has been in top form, which gives them confidence. Australia, however, is missing key pacers like Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc. Despite these setbacks, Australia showed their strength in their commanding win over England at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, reaffirming their big tournament pedigree.

The match is set to take place on Rawalpindi’s batting-friendly pitch, which promises to provide another high-scoring thriller. South Africa’s captain, Temba Bavuma, has emphasized that no Australian side in an ICC event should ever be taken lightly, regardless of the absence of key bowlers. He acknowledged that Australia’s batting depth might just carry them through, with their batters needing to do a bit more than usual to succeed.

In terms of head-to-head records, these two sides have played 110 ODIs against each other, with South Africa leading the series 55-51. Interestingly, this is the first time they will meet in the Champions Trophy, adding extra excitement to the contest. Fans are in for a high-intensity match as both teams aim for victory to advance further in the tournament.

Source From: HT