England and South Africa meet in Karachi for the first time in an ODI, with the Proteas eyeing a semi-final berth while England play for pride.
March 1, 2025: ENG vs SA: A Look at Their ODI Rivalry
Sixteen months after their last encounter in Mumbai during the 2023 ODI World Cup, England and South Africa will face off in Karachi in the 11th match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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With South Africa on the brink of semi-final qualification, a basic win will seal their spot. However, with rain affecting multiple matches, no outcome is certain. England, already eliminated, will be looking to end their tournament on a high and avoid a winless campaign.
ENG vs SA: Head-To-Head in ODIs
Despite South Africa holding a slight edge in their 70-match ODI rivalry, England have had their moments of dominance.
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| Criterion | England | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 70 | 70 |
| Matches Won | 30 | 34 |
| Matches Lost | 34 | 30 |
| No Result | 5 | 5 |
| Tied | 1 | 1 |
| Win % | 42.85% | 48.57% |
ENG vs SA: Last Five ODI Encounters
| Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct, 2023 | South Africa | 229 Runs | Wankhede Stadium |
| 01 Feb, 2023 | England | 59 Runs | Diamond Oval |
| 29 Jan, 2023 | South Africa | 5 Wickets | Mangaung Oval |
| 27 Jan, 2023 | South Africa | 27 Runs | Mangaung Oval |
| 24 July, 2022 | No Result | — | Headingley |
ENG vs SA: First-Ever ODI in Karachi
Interestingly, England and South Africa have never faced off in an ODI at the National Stadium in Karachi. Their only previous ODI clash in Pakistan came during the 1996 Cricket World Cup, when South Africa bundled England out for 152 while chasing 231 in Rawalpindi.
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With the Proteas eyeing a semi-final and England playing for pride, this historic Karachi face-off could be a thriller.
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