Historic Rivalry Set for a New Chapter in Rawalpindi
February 25, 2025: Australia and South Africa are set to face off in the 7th match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, February 25th, at 2:30 PM IST. Both teams won their opening games convincingly and will battle for the top spot in Group B with a second consecutive victory.
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Recent Form: AUS vs SA in Champions Trophy 2025
- Australia pulled off the biggest successful chase in Champions Trophy history against England, chasing 352 runs with Josh Inglis (120 off 86) playing a crucial role.
- South Africa dominated Afghanistan, winning by 107 runs, with Ryan Rickelton (103) and Kagiso Rabada (3/36) starring.
Australia vs South Africa Head-To-Head Record in ODIs
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Australia and South Africa have locked horns 110 times in ODIs, with South Africa holding a slight edge.
| Stats | Australia | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 110 | 110 |
| Matches Won | 51 | 55 |
| Matches Lost | 55 | 51 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
| Tied Matches | 3 | 3 |
| Win Percentage | 46.36% | 50% |
Recent Five ODI Encounters
| Date | Winner | Won By | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 2023 | Australia | 3 Wickets | Kolkata |
| 12 Oct 2023 | South Africa | 134 Runs | Lucknow |
| 17 Sep 2023 | South Africa | 122 Runs | Johannesburg |
| 15 Sep 2023 | South Africa | 164 Runs | Centurion |
| 12 Sep 2023 | South Africa | 111 Runs | Senwes Park |
First-Ever ODI Between AUS vs SA at Rawalpindi
- This will be the first time Australia and South Africa play an ODI at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
- The pitch is expected to favor batters, offering consistent pace and bounce.
- Fast bowlers may get early movement, but as the game progresses, spinners could come into play.
Match Expectations
- South Africa holds a psychological edge, winning four of the last five ODIs against Australia.
- Australia, however, has big-game experience and knows how to bounce back in ICC tournaments.
- The winner of this contest secures a major advantage in Group B, bringing them one step closer to the semi-finals.
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