The International Cricket Council (ICC) has arranged this uncertainty due to the hybrid structure of the tournament.
South Africa vs England HIGHLIGHTS: South African bowler wreaked havoc on England to bundle them out on the lowest team total of Champions Trophy 2025 in the first innings
Jio Hotstar will livestream the match between South Africa and England in India
The match between South Africa and England is the last Group B match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
England, already knocked out, will aim to spoil South Africa's party in Karachi on Saturday.
South African top-order batter Rassie van der Dussen said one doesn't "have to be a rocket scientist to know" that India are "definitely" in an advantageous position being based in Dubai for the ongoing Champions Trophy, but their knowledge of the conditions could also put them under pressure to fully exploit it. Rohit Sharma's men are playing all their matches in Dubai, and even the final will be held there if the team goes the distance, while the rest of the teams have to criss-cross Pakistan for their matches. "It's definitely an advantage. I saw that Pakistan was commenting about it, but it's definitely an advantage. If you can stay in one place, stay in one hotel, practise in the same facilities, play in the same stadium, on the same pitches every time, it's definitely an advantage," van der Dussen was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo. South Africa will play their last group game against England on Friday. "I don't think you have to be a rocket scientist to know that. The onus
Both the semifinal spots from Group B of the ICC Champions Trophy are still up for grabs
Afghanistan will be looking to spring another upset against the Three Lions on February 26 as the battle for the final four intensifies in Group B.
While the overs continue to be reduced as time passes by, ODi cricket allows a minimum of a 20-over game when rain plays spoilsport on the night.
Despite both teams being tied on points, South Africa will stay at the top of the Group B standings due to their superior Net Run Rate (NRR) of +2.140, compared to Australia's +0.475.
AUS vs SA WEATHER FORECAST: The toss has been delayed due to rain and there is more rain later in the day as well. There is a rain forecast of 62 per cent with humidity levels around 74 per cent
The winner of the Australia versus South Africa match will secure the top spot in Group B's points table at the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy
Australia vs South Africa LIVE WEATHER UPDATES: Both sides get a point each as the match has been called off due to persistent rain.
South Africa and Australia will aim to win their second consecutive match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Tuesday
The availability of Heinrich Klassen for South Africa will be the biggest question for their match against Australia on Tuesday
The latest clash between the two sides in the ODI World Cup was during the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India. South Africa defeated Australia in the group stage with a commanding 134-run victory
South Africa and Australia will aim to keep their unbeaten run in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy intact with a win on Tuesday
Check ICC Champions Trophy 2025 points table for Group A and Group B. The top 2 teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals
South Africa, England, Australia and Afghanistan are the four teams drafted together in Group B of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025
South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma said batting first on the National Stadium pitch here was a "brave decision" and commended his players for doing good assessment of the wicket in their Champions Trophy opener against Afghanistan on Friday. The Proteas scored a massive 315/6 before dismissing their opponents for 208 runs to begin their campaign in the marquee ICC event with a 107-run victory. Bavuma, who himself contributed 58 runs, added that the pitch here reminded him of the surfaces prepared back home. "Clinical performance. We got the rub of the green with the toss but it was a brave decision to bat first not knowing how it would play. We took care of that, got a competitive score and then were clinical with the ball," said Bavuma, who enjoyed a 129-run partnership with opener Ryan Rickelton (103), which helped South Africa amass the big total. "All in all, close to our best performance. The wicket looked different. Closer to a wicket back home. The batters do their assessment