Champions Trophy 2025: England vs South Africa: Head-To-Head Record

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.

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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%

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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

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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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