Australia vs South Africa, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Live Score: Rain in Rawalpindi may cause a delayed start

Australia vs South Africa, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Live Score

• Thrilling Contest Expected: Matches between Australia and South Africa are rarely uneventful, and today's clash promises to be no different. Both teams started their campaigns with dominant performances, setting the stage for an exciting encounter.
• Strong Start for Both Sides:
  • South Africa began with a commanding 107-run victory over Afghanistan, posting 315/6.
  • Australia, on the other hand, chased down their highest-ever target with ease, showcasing their batting prowess.
• Overcoming Pre-Tournament Challenges:
  • Both teams put aside their inconsistent form leading up to the tournament.
  • Injuries have impacted both camps, with Australia missing key pacers Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc, while South Africa are without Anrich Nortje and Gerald Coetzee but still have Kagiso Rabada leading their attack.
• Big Tournament Pedigree: Despite missing key bowlers, Australia displayed their ability to rise to the occasion with a dominant performance against England in Lahore.
• Batting-Friendly Conditions: Rawalpindi is expected to offer a high-scoring pitch, making this another potential run-fest. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma acknowledged Australia’s strength in ICC tournaments, emphasizing that the Proteas will not take them lightly.
• Bavuma’s Pre-Match Statement:

  "Any Australian outfit in an ICC event is never to be taken lightly. Yes, they don’t have their mainstay bowling attack, but they still have enough to be successful. Their batters may have to take on a bigger role than usual," he said.

Full Squads

Australia

Steve Smith (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa.
Travelling reserve: Cooper Connolly.

South Africa

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

Head-to-Head Record

• Total ODIs Played: 110
• South Africa Wins: 55
• Australia Wins: 51
• No Result: 1
• Tied Matches: 3

Despite producing some of the most iconic moments in ODI cricket history, this will be the first time Australia and South Africa face off in the ICC Champions Trophy.