Champions Trophy: Australia vs South Africa: Head-to-Head Record Ahead of Clash

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

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• 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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