ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Australia (AUS) vs South Africa (SA): Squads, Probable Playing 11, Fantasy Picks, Live Streaming & Telecast, Head-To-Head, Match Timings (IST), Match Prediction, Best Batter, Best Bowler, Tickets, Pitch Report & Weather Rawalpindi

After a spectacular five-wicket win against England in their first encounter of the ICC Champions Trophy, Australia would be up against South Africa in Rawalpindi in what’s shaping to be the defining clash in Group B. 

South Africa also won their first game against Afghanistan by 107 runs and would be looking to seal their place in the semifinals with another win against favourites Australia. 

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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.

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.

Probable Playing 11s

Australia Probable Playing 11

Travis Head, Matthew Short, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson

South Africa Probable Playing 11

Ryan Rickleton (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (capt), Rassie Van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi

Where to watch Australia vs South Africa, ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

In India, Australia vs. South Africa will be telecast live on Star Sports Network and streamed live on JioHotstar.

What will the Australia vs South Africa match timings be?

The Australia vs South Africa game will start at 2:30 PM (IST) in India.

Where to buy tickets for Australia vs South Africa?

You can buy the tickets for the Australia vs South Africa match in Rawalpindi here: https://pcb.tcs.com.pk/ICCTICKETS

Fantasy picks

Safe options:  Kagiso Rabada (SA), Ryan Rickleton (SA), Josh Inglis (AUS)

Risky options: Travis Head (AUS), David Miller (SA), Soumya Sarkar (BAN), Adam Zampa (AUS)

Head To Head

Matches: 110 | AUS won 51 | SA won 55 | NR 1

Last 5 matches: AUS won 1 | SA  won 4

Match prediction

Australia started well in the first game, but their inexperienced bowlers might go for a lot of runs against the power-packed South African batting lineup. A lot would rely on Adam Zampa’s spell, but the pitch at Pindi hasn’t been great for spin-bowling returns. Hence, South Africa have an edge going into the game. The head-to-head record in the last five games is also in South Africa's favour. 

Australia vs South Africa best batter

Heinrich Klassen is the best batter, with 1278 runs in 26 innings since 2023, at an average of 53.25 and strike rate of 137.6. 

Australia vs South Africa best bowler

Adam Zampa is the best bowler with 56 wickets since 2023 in 33 innings at an average of 28.4 and economy of 5.8. 

Rawalpindi stadium pitch report

Pacers have ruled the roost at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium since 2023. They have picked up 16 of the 20 wickets to fall. The average first innings score in this period is 312, and as a result, we are in for another run-feast.

Rawalpindi weather update

It is expected to be a pleasant day in Rawalpidi. The weather is expected to be between 19 ° and 23° Celcius, and there is no chance of rain. We will have a full day's play.