Australia will be up against the South Africa in the 7th match of the ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 the match will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi on 25th February 2025 at 02:30 PM IST.
AUS vs SA (Australia vs South Africa), Match 7 – Match Information
Match: Australia vs South Africa, Match 7
Date: 25th February 2025
Time: 02:30 PM IST
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Match Officials: Umpires: Chris Gaffaney (NZ), Richard Kettleborough (ENG) and Alex Wharf (ENG), Referee: Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
AUS vs SA (Australia vs South Africa), Match 7 Preview
Australia have played 1 match in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while South Africa have also played 1 match in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.
ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 Points Table
The points table of ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
Both teams last played against each other in the 2nd Semi-Final of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 where
In the last match (Australia vs England Last Match Scorecard) played by Australia against England, Australia beat England by 5 wickets.
In their last match in this series against Afghanistan, South Africa beat Afghanistan by 107 runs.
AUS vs SA, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 236 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 47% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Temperature will hover around 14.45 °C and humidity is expected to be around 81%. Winds at a speed of 1.5 m/s are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
AUS vs SA Squad Information
Australia (AUS) Squad: Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Matthew Short, Ben Dwarshuis, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Aaron Hardie, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Tanveer Sangha
South Africa (SA) Squad: David Miller, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj, Heinrich Klaasen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Tony de Zorzi, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen and Tristan Stubbs
Wicket-Keeper: Ryan Rickelton
Batters: Travis Head, Tony de Zorzi and Temba Bavuma
All-Rounders: Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Glenn Maxwell and Matthew Short
Bowlers: Tanveer Sangha, Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi
Captain: Tanveer Sangha
Vice-Captain: Wiaan Mulder
