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South Africa vs England, Match 11 Match Summary

SA vs ENG, 2025 - ODI Summary

South Africa vs England Scorecard
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Match 11, National Stadium, Karachi , Mar 01, 2025
South Africa South Africa
181/3 (29.1/50)
England England
179 (38.2/50)
South Africa beat England by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Marco Jansen
ENG 179/10
Bat Top Batsmen
Joe Root
Joe Root
37 (44)
  • 4x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 84.09SR
Jofra Archer
Jofra Archer
25 (31)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 80.64SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
SA 181/3
Bat Top Batsmen
Rassie van der Dussen
Rassie van der Dussen
72 (87)
  • 6x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 82.75SR
Heinrich Klaasen
Heinrich Klaasen
64 (56)
  • 11x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 114.28SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
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Right then, that is it from this one-sided affair where South Africa made sure England go home without a single win in the tournament. The action in the ICC Champions Trophy continues on Sunday, 2nd March. A battle between India and New Zealand to determine who finishes top of Group A. That will begin at 9 am GMT, but as you know, you can always join us early for all the build-up to the match. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
Aiden Markram, the victorious skipper of South Africa, says that his hamstring is all right now. He has taken the precautions and hopefully, will get with the rest for a couple of days in between the semi-final from today. Adds that the wicket was quite slow as he would have expected, thus they had to change their initial plans but the boys did really well and adapted to the situations and conditions pretty well. Mentions that Marco Jansen has been a great asset for them, especially in the powerplay and he finds different ways to contribute to the team every single time. Further adds that Klaasen has performed quite well in the last couple of months and he is really looking good to go for the upcoming games. Says that they will see the conditions in the semi-final and will field out the players as per the situations, as all the players want to put in their best.
Jos Buttler, the captain of England says that it was a really disappointing performance. Adds that the wicket was a bit slow but Ben Duckett and Joe Root got them into a good position. However, they are just not able to make those big scores, which has been a challenge for this group. Mentions that he does not know why so many of the batters are out of form and says that they are just not getting the results and it is time to do the hard work. Says that this is an opportunity for everyone inside or outside the group to put their hand up and help in the rebuilding process of this team.
Marco Jansen is PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his impressive bowling and two excellent catches. He says that it is a great feeling, as all the boys have been good in this match. It was one of the easiest conditions from the batting point of view, and he was happy to win it. Adds that there was no swing up front and thus he had to rely on his variations to take those wickets. Talks about the catch of Brook as he just tried to catch the ball, and luckily he got there and caught it. Mentions that he just wanna go and sleep now as he is too tired before traveling to Dubai. Says about the preparations for the semi-final as they will look at which team to play after tomorrow’s match, and then make their strategies as per the team.
Presentation Time...
There isn’t much to dissect about England’s bowling effort - they simply didn’t have enough runs to defend. Jofra Archer gave it his all, picking up a couple of wickets to spark some hope, but the rest of the attack struggled to make an impact. Adil Rashid did manage to dismiss Klaasen, but by then, the game was well out of England’s reach.
Earlier in the game, England’s batting struggles persisted after opting to bat first, as they crumbled to the lowest total of the tournament. While a few batters got starts, none managed to capitalize, and some poor shot selections only added to their woes. Marco Jansen was the standout performer with the ball for South Africa, striking thrice in his fiery new-ball spell. Wiaan Mulder also bagged three wickets, while Keshav Maharaj claimed a couple, with Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi contributing one each to wrap up the innings.
Despite losing Tristan Stubbs early, South Africa got off to a flying start with Ryan Rickelton’s explosive stroke play, though his stay was short-lived. From there, it was all about Heinrich Klaasen and Rassie van der Dussen, who kept the bowlers under relentless pressure with their aggressive batting. The duo stitched together a brilliant 127-run partnership, both reaching well-deserved fifties to take their team within touching distance of victory. Klaasen fell while attempting a grand finish, but David Miller sealed the win in style with a towering six.
South Africa storms into the semi-finals as the toppers of Group B! The Proteas delivered a dominant all-round performance, outclassing England in every department. They appear to be a well-balanced unit, and this victory will surely boost their confidence ahead of the knockouts. On the other hand, Jos Buttler's final outing as England’s white-ball captain didn’t go as planned, leaving the team with plenty to reflect on as they strive to compete with the world's best.
29.1
6
Liam Livingstone To David Miller
SIX! DONE! SOUTH AFRICA WIN BY SEVEN WICKETS! Liam Livingstone tosses up, around middle. David Miller clears out his front leg and thumps it down the ground over the head of the bowler for a biggie to seal the win.
Over 29 : 175/3
1 Runs
  • 028.1
  • 028.2
  • 028.3
  • W 28.4
  • 128.5
  • 028.6
Rassie van der
72 (87)
D. Miller
1 (1)
A. Rashid
7-0-37-1
28.6
0
Adil Rashid To Rassie van der Dussen
Flighted up, around middle, Dussen comes forward and blocks it off. They need 5 runs now.
28.5
1
Adil Rashid To David Miller
Nagging length, turns in, around middle, Miller turns it towards square leg for a single.
David Miller is the next man in.
28.4
W
Adil Rashid To Heinrich Klaasen OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! KLAASEN IS GONE WITH JUST 6 RUN NEEDED! Rashid tosses up, outside off, keeps it slower. Heinrich Klaasen clears out his front leg and looks to loft it down the ground with a cross bat but gets it from the cue end of the bat as the ball lobs up in the air towards short third man. Saqib Mahmood comes forward a bit and extends his arms to catch it. Klaasen walks back after an entertaining knock of 64 runs off just 56 balls.
28.3
0
Adil Rashid To Heinrich Klaasen
Nagging length, around middle, Klaasen drops it down back to the bowler.
28.2
0
Adil Rashid To Heinrich Klaasen
Dragged length, around off, Klaasen pushes it to mid on off the back foot.
28.1
0
Adil Rashid To Heinrich Klaasen
Loopy ball, fuller and outside off, turns away, Heinrich Klaasen looks to drag it to the leg side with a sweep shot but misses.
Over 28 : 174/2
8 Runs
  • 427.1
  • 227.2
  • 027.3
  • 027.4
  • 127.5
  • 127.6
H. Klaasen
64 (52)
Rassie van der
72 (86)
L. Livingstone
3-0-18-0
27.6
1
Liam Livingstone To Heinrich Klaasen
Similar length, around off, Klaasen goes back and punches it to deep cover for a single. South Africa need just 6 runs now.
27.5
1
Liam Livingstone To Rassie van der Dussen
Nagging length, and outside off, Dussen opens the face of the bat and guides it towards point for a single.
27.4
0
Liam Livingstone To Rassie van der Dussen
Floated up, around middle, Rassie blocks it off from the front foot.
27.3
0
Liam Livingstone To Rassie van der Dussen
Tossed up, around off, Dussen defends it off the front foot.
27.2
2
Liam Livingstone To Rassie van der Dussen
Keeps it shorter and outside off this time, Rassie van der Dussen goes back and cuts it off late towards deep backward point for a couple of runs.
27.1
4
Liam Livingstone To Rassie van der Dussen
FOUR! PUNISHED! Drops it short, around middle, Rassie van der Dussen back away and pulls it in the gap towards mid-wicket, Joe Root gives it a chase but the ball wins the race and goes over the ropes.
Over 27 : 166/2
7 Runs
  • 026.1
  • 626.2
  • 026.3
  • 026.4
  • 026.5
  • 126.6
Rassie van der
65 (81)
H. Klaasen
63 (51)
A. Rashid
6-0-36-0
26.6
1
Adil Rashid To Rassie van der Dussen
Much slower, loopy full ball, outside off, Dussen waits for it and taps it wide of cover for a quick single. South Africa need 14 now.
26.5
0
Adil Rashid To Rassie van der Dussen
Tossed up, around off, Rassie van der Dussen reaches out and dabs it to point.
26.4
0
Adil Rashid To Rassie van der Dussen
Nagging length, around middle, Dussen pushes it to mid-wicket off the back foot.
26.3
0
Adil Rashid To Rassie van der Dussen
Fuller and outside off, Rassie drives it to cover.
26.2
6
Adil Rashid To Rassie van der Dussen
SIX! RASSIE VAN DER DUSSEN IS IN A GROOVE NOW! Floated up, around middle, Dussen clears out his front leg and thumps it down the ground for a biggie.
26.1
0
Adil Rashid To Rassie van der Dussen
Tossed up, around middle, Dussen tucks it towards mid-wicket.
Over 26 : 159/2
8 Runs
  • 025.1
  • 025.2
  • 125.3
  • 625.4
  • 025.5
  • 125.6
Rassie van der
58 (75)
H. Klaasen
63 (51)
L. Livingstone
2-0-10-0
25.6
1
Liam Livingstone To Rassie van der Dussen
Fires one full and on middle, Rassie van der Dussen drills it to long on for one.
Full Commentary
29 OV
1 Runs
A. Rashid to H. Klaasen D. Miller Rassie van der
  • 028.1
  • 028.2
  • 028.3
  • W 28.4
  • 128.5
  • 028.6
28 OV
8 Runs
L. Livingstone to Rassie van der H. Klaasen
  • 427.1
  • 227.2
  • 027.3
  • 027.4
  • 127.5
  • 127.6
27 OV
7 Runs
A. Rashid to Rassie van der
  • 026.1
  • 626.2
  • 026.3
  • 026.4
  • 026.5
  • 126.6
26 OV
8 Runs
L. Livingstone to H. Klaasen Rassie van der
  • 025.1
  • 025.2
  • 125.3
  • 625.4
  • 025.5
  • 125.6
25 OV
12 Runs
A. Rashid to Rassie van der H. Klaasen
  • 024.1
  • 024.2
  • 624.3
  • 124.4
  • 124.5
  • 424.6
24 OV
2 Runs
L. Livingstone to H. Klaasen Rassie van der
  • 123.1
  • 023.2
  • 023.3
  • 023.4
  • 023.5
  • 123.6
23 OV
14 Runs
J. Archer to Rassie van der H. Klaasen
  • 022.1
  • 122.2
  • 422.3
  • 422.4
  • 122.5
  • 422.6
22 OV
3 Runs
A. Rashid to Rassie van der H. Klaasen
  • 021.1
  • 121.2
  • 121.3
  • 021.4
  • 021.5
  • 121.6
21 OV
9 Runs
J. Archer to Rassie van der H. Klaasen
  • 120.1
  • 020.2
  • 420.3
  • 020.4
  • 420.5
  • 020.6
20 OV
9 Runs
J. Overton to Rassie van der H. Klaasen
  • 019.1
  • 119.2
  • 019.3
  • 419.4
  • 019.5
  • 419.6
19 OV
5 Runs
A. Rashid to Rassie van der H. Klaasen
  • 018.1
  • 118.2
  • 118.3
  • 118.4
  • 118.5
  • 118.6
18 OV
2 Runs
J. Overton to H. Klaasen Rassie van der
  • 017.1
  • 117.2
  • 017.3
  • 117.4
  • 017.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
6 Runs
A. Rashid to Rassie van der H. Klaasen
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 016.4
  • 216.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
8 Runs
J. Overton to H. Klaasen Rassie van der
  • 015.1
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • 415.4
  • 115.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
3 Runs
A. Rashid to Rassie van der H. Klaasen
  • 1 WD 14.1
  • 114.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
9 Runs
J. Overton to Rassie van der H. Klaasen
  • 113.1
  • 413.2
  • 013.3
  • 013.4
  • 013.5
  • 413.6
13 OV
4 Runs
J. Archer to Rassie van der H. Klaasen
  • 112.1
  • 012.2
  • 1 WD 12.3
  • 112.3
  • 012.4
  • 012.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
6 Runs
J. Overton to H. Klaasen Rassie van der
  • 111.1
  • 011.2
  • 111.3
  • 011.4
  • 411.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
1 Runs
J. Archer to Rassie van der
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • 1 WD 10.5
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
6 Runs
S. Mahmood to H. Klaasen Rassie van der
  • 19.1
  • 49.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 09.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
9 Runs
J. Archer to R. Rickelton H. Klaasen Rassie van der
  • 48.1
  • W 8.2
  • 08.3
  • 48.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
5 Runs
S. Mahmood to R. Rickelton Rassie van der
  • 17.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 47.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
3 Runs
J. Archer to Rassie van der R. Rickelton
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 1 WD 6.3
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
6 Runs
S. Mahmood to R. Rickelton Rassie van der
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 45.3
  • 15.4
  • 05.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
5 Runs
J. Archer to R. Rickelton Rassie van der
  • 44.1
  • 14.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
8 Runs
S. Mahmood to R. Rickelton Rassie van der
  • 03.1
  • 43.2
  • 03.3
  • 13.4
  • 1 WD 3.5
  • 03.5
  • 23.6
3 OV
5 Runs
J. Archer to T. Stubbs Rassie van der
  • W 2.1
  • 02.2
  • 1 WD 2.3
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 42.6
2 OV
6 Runs
S. Mahmood to R. Rickelton
  • 21.1
  • 41.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
5 Runs
J. Archer to R. Rickelton T. Stubbs
  • 1 WD 0.1
  • 1 WD 0.1
  • 00.1
  • 1 WD 0.2
  • 00.2
  • 2 WD 0.3
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue National Stadium, Karachi
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss England won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result South Africa beat England by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match Marco Jansen
  • Umpire Ahsan Raza (PAK), Rod Tucker (AUS) and Sharfuddoula Saikat (BAN)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: England 179/10 in 38.2 overs
  • Drinks: England 157/7 in 31.0 overs
  • England 153/7 in 29.4 overs
  • England 100/4 in 17.0 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 48 balls between J Root (26) and H Brook (17)
  • Drinks: England 85/3 in 14.0 overs
  • Power play 1 (1-10): England 62/3
  • England 52/3 in 8.3 overs
  • R Van der Dussen 16th ODI fifty: 51 runs in 72 balls (5x4) (1x6)
  • South Africa 151/2 in 25.0 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 100 off 99 balls between R Van der Dussen (35) and H Klaasen (62)
  • H Klaasen 11th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 41 balls (9x4) (0x6)
  • South Africa 100/2 in 18.4 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 56 balls between R Van der Dussen (15) and H Klaasen (32)
  • Drinks: South Africa 78/2 in 14.0 overs
  • Power play 1 (1-10): South Africa 58/2
  • South Africa 51/2 in 8.4 overs
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