South Africa vs England 11th ODI Prediction, Dream11 Team, Betting Tips, Playing XI, Pitch & Weather Report

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The South Africa vs England 11th ODI match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to take place on Saturday, 1st March 2025, at National Stadium, Karachi. Both teams have had contrasting campaigns in the tournament, and this match promises to be an exciting contest. Let’s analyze the match details, team previews, squads, and predictions to determine who will come out on top.

Match Details

Match	South Africa vs England, 11th Match, Group B, ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Date	Saturday, March 01, 2025
Time	2:30 PM
Venue	National Stadium, Karachi
Broadcast	Live Streaming on JioHotstar, Star Sports Network

Team Previews

South Africa Preview

South Africa is currently in a strong position in Group B, having won their first match against Afghanistan by 107 runs, while their second match against Australia was washed out due to rain.

They have displayed a well-balanced side with both their batters and bowlers stepping up at key moments. Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, and Aiden Markram have all been among the runs, while Kagiso Rabada and Wiaan Mulder have led the bowling attack effectively.

Key Batters for South Africa

• Ryan Rickelton was the standout performer against Afghanistan, scoring a brilliant century (103 off 106 balls). He has been in exceptional form and will be crucial at the top.
• Temba Bavuma (58 off 76 balls) played the anchor role in the last match, ensuring stability in the innings.
• Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram both chipped in with valuable half-centuries and are key to South Africa’s middle order.
• David Miller, despite scoring only 14 runs in the last game, remains a dangerous finisher who can take the game away from the opposition.
• Heinrich Klaasen might return to the XI after recovering from a minor injury. If he plays, he could replace Tony de Zorzi at the top.

South Africa’s batting unit looks solid, with multiple players contributing rather than relying on just one or two key names.

Key Bowlers for South Africa

• Kagiso Rabada was the star of the show against Afghanistan, picking up 3 wickets for 36 runs in 8.3 overs. He enjoys bowling against England and will be a key threat.
• Wiaan Mulder and Lungi Ngidi took two wickets each in the last match and provided good control in the middle overs.
• Marco Jansen, with his height and left-arm angle, will be crucial in creating problems for England’s top order.
• Keshav Maharaj adds variety with his left-arm spin, which could be effective against England’s middle order.

South Africa’s Strengths & Concerns

Jansen and Ngidi need to maintain discipline in the death overs.

Strengths:

• Deep and consistent batting lineup.
• Experienced pace attack led by Rabada.
• Well-balanced team with both pacers and spinners performing.

Concerns:

• Middle order could struggle if early wickets fall.

England Preview

England entered the tournament with high expectations, but their campaign has been a disaster. They have already been eliminated after losing both of their matches—first to Australia and then in a shocking 8-run defeat to Afghanistan.

Their batting has been inconsistent, with Ben Duckett and Joe Root scoring centuries, but the rest of the batting lineup has failed to perform. The bigger issue has been their bowling attack, which has struggled to contain opposition batters.

Key Batters for England

• Joe Root (120 off 111 balls) played a superb knock against Afghanistan, but he didn’t get enough support from the other batters.
• Ben Duckett (38 off 41 balls) has looked in good touch, but he needs to convert starts into big scores.
• Jos Buttler (38 off 42 balls), the captain, is yet to make a major impact. As the leader, he will need to step up.
• Phil Salt, Jamie Smith, Harry Brook, and Liam Livingstone have struggled to find form, which has hurt England’s chances.

Key Bowlers for England

• Jofra Archer was England’s best bowler against Afghanistan, picking up 3 wickets but conceding 64 runs in his 10 overs.
• Liam Livingstone (2 wickets for 28 runs in 5 overs) was surprisingly effective with his part-time spin.
• Jamie Overton and Adil Rashid picked up a wicket each, but the overall bowling effort was disappointing.
• Mark Wood is set to miss this game due to injury, and Rehan Ahmed is likely to replace him to add another spin option alongside Rashid.

England’s Strengths & Concerns

Poor bowling in the death overs.

Strengths:

• Joe Root and Ben Duckett have been in good form.
• Jofra Archer remains a dangerous bowler despite leaking runs.

Concerns:

• Inconsistent batting order with multiple failures.
• Express pace attack has not delivered results.

Squads

South Africa Squad

Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, Tabraiz Shamsi, Corbin Bosch

England Squad

Jamie Smith (wk), Jos Buttler (c), Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Tom Banton, Gus Atkinson, Rehan Ahmed

Probable Playing XI

South Africa

1. Ryan Rickelton (wk)
2. Temba Bavuma (c)
3. Rassie van der Dussen
4. Aiden Markram
5. David Miller
6. Heinrich Klaasen
7. Wiaan Mulder
8. Marco Jansen
9. Keshav Maharaj
10. Kagiso Rabada
11. Lungi Ngidi

England

1. Jamie Smith (wk)
2. Ben Duckett
3. Joe Root
4. Harry Brook
5. Jos Buttler (c)
6. Liam Livingstone
7. Jamie Overton
8. Adil Rashid
9. Jofra Archer
10. Rehan Ahmed
11. Saqib Mahmood

Fantasy Team XI – Dream11 Prediction for Today South Africa vs England

Player	Role	Team
Ryan Rickelton	Batsman	South Africa
Ben Duckett	Batsman	England
Joe Root	Batsman	England
Rassie van der Dussen	Batsman	South Africa
David Miller	Batsman	South Africa
Marco Jansen	All-rounder	South Africa
Adil Rashid	Bowler	England
Kagiso Rabada	Bowler	South Africa
Jofra Archer	Bowler	England
Keshav Maharaj	Bowler	South Africa
Rehan Ahmed	Bowler	England

Analysis:

• Ryan Rickelton and Ben Duckett are must-haves for their consistent batting performances.
• Kagiso Rabada and Adil Rashid are the leading wicket-takers and crucial for fantasy teams.
• Marco Jansen provides all-round value with his batting and bowling contributions.

2 Players to Avoid in Fantasy Team

1. Philip Salt: Struggling for form and consistency in the tournament.
2. Tony de Zorzi: Likely to be replaced by Heinrich Klaasen.

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Favourite Team in Today’s Match

South Africa are the favourites due to their balanced lineup and in-form bowlers like Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj. Their recent performances give them a slight edge over England.

South Africa ODI History

Total Matches: 684
Won: 414
Lost: 243
No Result: 21
Tied: 6

England ODI History

Total Matches: 811
Won: 403
Lost: 369
No Result: 31
Tied: 8

Head-to-Head Stats

Total Matches	South Africa Won	England Won	No Result	Tied
70	34	30	5	1

South Africa have a slight edge in head-to-head encounters, winning 34 out of 70 matches.

Pitch Report

The National Stadium, Karachi, offers a balanced pitch with assistance for both batsmen and bowlers. A score of 260-280 is considered par. Spinners may play a crucial role in the middle overs.

National Stadium (Karachi)

City	Karachi
Country	Pakistan
Matches Played	58
Matches Won Batting First	28 (46.67%)
Matches Won Batting Second	28 (46.67%)
Matches Won Winning Toss	24 (40.00%)
Matches Won Losing Toss	32 (53.33%)
Matches with No Result	2 (3.45%)
Highest Individual Innings	181	I V A Richards (West Indies)	13/10/1987 v Sri Lanka
Best Bowling	6/13	B A W Mendis (Sri Lanka)	06/07/2008 v India
Highest Team Innings	374/4 (India)		25/06/2008 v Hong Kong
Lowest Team Innings	115 (Bangladesh)		04/07/2008 v Pakistan
Highest Run Chase Achieved	355/4 (Pakistan)		12/02/2025 v South Africa
Average Runs per Wicket	35.76
Average Runs per Over	5.37
Average Score Batting First	248

Weather Report

Clear skies with no chance of rain. Perfect conditions for a full 50-over match.

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Toss Prediction:

Winner: England

Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.

FAQ – SA vs ENG 11th ODI

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