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Jos Buttler steps down as England captain with this defeat, having announced it yesterday. A sorry note to end for one of England's greatest white-ball players.

England have now lost 7 ODIs in a row. They finish dead last in Group B, without a single win.

South Africa got a wicket in the very first over with the ball, and did not look back. 3 wickets for Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder, 2 wickets for Keshav Maharaj, and superb half-centuries by Heinrich Klaasen and Rassie van der Dussen.

SA look a well-oiled machine, and at just the right time.

SIX by David Miller! South Africa win in dominant fashion. They've completely outclassed England here. They seal top spot in Group B. Watch out, rivals!

SA 181/3 (29.1) beat ENG 179/10 (38.2)

Klaasen has been lining up the six to finish it off, but Rashid changes his line well. Flights it up, Klaasen miscues, and a simple catch to short third man.

SA 174/3 (28.4)

South Africa need just 6 more runs to win. This has been a perfectly executed run chase, and England will be piled on with more misery. 

SAB174/2 (28)

4 more! Once again, timed through mid-wicket. The ball just gathered pace and ran off away from a chasing Joe Root. 

Van der Dussen moves up to 71!

SA 172/2 (27.2)

Rassie van der Dussen is taking apart the England bowling now. Looks like he's in a hurry to finish off things. Spectacular timing, straight and sweet. 6 more.

SA 165/2 (26.2)

Rassie van der Dussen really accelerating towards the end here. Big 6 off Liam Livingstone, and South Africa might chase it down before the 30th over.

SA 159/2 (26)

Short ball, to the waist, Rassie pummels it through square leg to get to his 50. Gets there off 72 balls. Well-timed innings, a perfect support act to Klaasen.

South Africa just 29 away from victory!

SA 151/2 (25)

Rassie says 'Hang on, Heinrich, don't leave me behind' and clears the ropes with an huge six. Over long-on, handsome shot.

SA 145/2 (24.3)

Rassie van der Dussen has played the support role to perfection today. Been the perfect anchor for Klaasen. He is up to 40 now and will be eyeing up a half-century before the game ends.

SA 139/2 (24)

Heinrich Klaasen continues in his merry style! Two fours in a row. Boundary No. 10 and 11. First one pulled through mid-wicket, the next one slammed square. Jofra Archer being taken to the cleaners here.

Perfect way for Klaasen to get into form right before the knockout stage.

SA 137/2 (23)

Top, top knock. Heinrich Klaasen has been absolutely brilliant since coming out to bat. 50 off the highest quality by South Africa's middle order destructor. NINE boundaries in there.

SA 120/2 (21)

Heinrich Klaasen oozing class. Gets on top of the delivery, through extra cover for another boundary! Just four runs shy of 50 now.

SA 116/2 (20.3)

Heinrich Klaasen is up to 42, and it's come at a brisk pace - just 37 balls. Seven sweetly-timed boundaries along the way.

SA 111/2 (20 overs)

This has been a dominant display of cricket by South Africa so far today. Whenever under pressure, someone or the other has stepped up.

A big test for India or New Zealand coming up, whoever faces them next in the semis.

50 partnership between Klaasen and van der Dussen comes up. Well-paced, some sleek boundaries in there and some good running between the wickets.

SA 97/2 (18)

Heinrich Klaasen hit it straight back down the ground, but it hits the stumps at the non-striker's end. Rassie van der Dussen was out of his crease, and England have appealed. Has it hit bowler Jamie Overton's foot?

Ultraedge says no! The ball passed by a whisker below his foot.

SA 95/2 (17.1)

South Africa cross 90, they're now halfway there. A victory and top spot in Group B will be a big warning sent to the rest of their opponents in Champions Trophy 2025.

SA 91/2 (16.2)

Fifth boundary for Heinrich Klaasen! Driven through the covers this time. He's hit some really good shots after coming out to bat.

SA 89/2 (16)

Interesting interruption in play. A black cat has run onto the pitch in Karachi. Could that bring about a change in luck for England? Not if Klaasen can held it. A gentle push through extra cover for 4 more.

SA 74/2 (13.2)

Slower ball but short, and Heinrich Klaasen slaps it through the mid wicket region. Second boundary for him!

SA 65/2 (12)

South Africa have suffered a couple of blows, but overall, they're well in track to chase down the target of 180. Just 122 runs needed, with 40 more overs in hand. Should be a breeze for the Proteas, as they aim for top spot in Group B.

SA 58/2 (10)

4 more! Ball on the pads, easy pickings for Rassie van der Dussen. Flicks it away fine for a boundary.

SA 57/2 (9.2)

Sweet cover drive to score his first runs! Gets a boundary, brings up the total of 50 for the Proteas. Only 129 more to get now!

SA 51/2 (8.4)

With Markram nursing a small injury, Heinrich Klaasen has come out to bat at No. 4, ahead of him. Commentators earlier confirmed that Markram would bat "only if needed".

SA 47/2 (8.3)

Clean bowled! Ball keeps low, and Jofra Archer strikes for his second wicket of the game. Ryan Rickelton misses out after making a good start. Departs for 27 off 25 balls.

SA 47/2 (8.2)

As it stands, a win for South Africa would help them clinch top spot in Group B. So who will be their opponent?

It all depends on the India vs New Zealand game on Sunday. Scenarios:

- If India win, SA face NZ

- If NZ win, SA face India

- In case of no result, SA face India (India are behind NZ currently on net run rate)

That was hard by Rickelton but straight back at Saqib Mahmood, who lets it slip! 

Next ball, width offered and slapped square of the wicket for a boundary. Double whammy for England. 4th boundary for the stylish left-hander.

SA 33/1 (5.3)

Ryan Rickelton gets another boundary. Similar region as van der Dussen, just the opposite side. Punched off the back foot for 4. Exquisite timing.

SA 20/1 (3.2)

First runs for new batter Rassie van der Dussen. Three dots to start, but then he picks the gap towards gully-point region, and slams it for 4.

SA 16/0 (3)

Oh dear, Tristan Stubbs has lost his chance. Opening for the first-time ever, Stubbs is knocked over for a duck. Inside edge, onto the stumps. England get their first wicket, Archer strikes.

SA 11/1 (2.1)

Ryan Rickelton gets the rhythm going. The left-hander is in supreme form, and it's a brilliant stroke to bring up South Africa's first boundary.

SA 11/0 (1.2)

Tristan Stubbs is widely regarded as one of the most talented up-and-coming batters, but such is the strength of the South Africa side that he finds himself out of the XI! This is also the very first time he is opening in his career!

With Bavuma ill and Markram injured, this is a big opportunity for him to impress, and possibly claim a spot ahead of the semis.

A string of wides by Jofra Archer to get South Africa's innings up and running. The target is only 180. Seems like a matter of time, at this point.

SA 5/0 (1)

Right then, a target of 180 is all South Africa need to get to confirm top spot in Group B. However, with captain Bavuma out, Tristan Stubbs is expected to open alongside Ryan Rickelton.

England have been bowled out for 179, which is the lowest total for a completed innings in Champions Trophy 2025. From bad to worse for them in ODI cricket.

The remarkable thing to note here is that the 2023 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy have had the exact same semi-finalists: India, NZ, SA and Australia!

A trend starting to form in 50-over cricket? Four teams miles ahead of the rest?

India, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia. Your final 4 for the Champions Trophy 2025.

It's all over! England 179 ALL OUT. South Africa enter the semi-finals of Champions Trophy 2025, Afghanistan out!

ENG 179/10 (38.2)

England need to beat South Africa by an enormous margin today of 207 runs, and they're not even set to get to that total. South Africa could seal their spot in the Champions Trophy last 4 before they even come out to bat.

ENG 174/9 (36)

Jos Buttler departs. A painful innings for him on his last game as England's white-ball captain. Hits it straight to mid-off. Lungi Ngidi completes 100 ODI wickets!

ENG 173/9 (35.3)

Jofra Archer departs. It was a positive knock from him, but his time has come. Another sharp catch, this time at mid-wicket. Marco Jansen again. 3 wickets, 2 catches, can he do any wrong today?

ENG 171/8 (34.5)

Jos Buttler is playing an unsually slow innings here. 20 runs off 41 balls. The intent here seems to be to take it as deep as possible, before he tries to go big. Not a single boundary either from him.

Good news for him is, Archer has been hitting a few blows at the other end. 

ENG 171/7 (34.4)

Marco Jansen is back into the attack. A devastating powerplay spell left England in tatters, where he picked up three wickets. Now, he'll be eyeing that five-for.

ENG 162/7 (33.3)

A superb, tight spell by Keshav Maharaj comes to an end. He bowls out his 10 overs with figures of 2/35. Got the wickets of Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone.

ENG 159/7 (33)

SA's regular captain Temba Bavuma isn't playing due to illness, which is why Markram was captaining the side. But now, Markram has had to go off the field to an injury, and he won't field for the rest of the innings.

Markram will bat, if needed, commentators say. Heinrich Klaasen takes over the captaincy.

Short ball by Rabada, smashed through mid-wicket by Archer. 150 up for England, something to show for England at least.

30 overs done.

ENG 153/7 (30)

Jofra Archer showing his might with the bat here. This time through the point region. Jansen tries to get a foot to it, but it hits the ropes. Big over for England, 13 off it.

ENG 145/7 (28)

Jofra Archer gives it a crack. Get his front foot out of the way and heaves it over the 30-yard circle. Through mid-wicket region, 4 runs.

ENG 140/7 (27.3)

England entered this game having lost six consecutive ODIs, and are about to make it seven in a row at this rate. This has been a dreadful batting display, and South Africa have been on top right from the very first over.

ENG 132/7 (27)

Jamie Overton gets no timing whatsoever, but take a bow Lungi Ngidi! That's a superb catch. Running back, stretches and takes it at mid-on. England are in complete shambles.

ENG 129/7 (25.3)

Afghanistan need England to beat South Africa by 207 runs to qualify for the Champions Trophy semi-finals, and at this stage, it looks very unlikely. They need a miracle here.

Jos Buttler and Jamie Overton are now at the crease, and they're the last two recognized batters in the England setup. Responsibility is on captain Buttler, who is leading England for the final time today.

ENG 118/6 (22.3)

South Africa once again look like a team that can go the distance. No Bavuma today, but Markram has played his bowling changes perfectly. SA will comfortably top Group B.

Whether it's India or NZ who face them, it won't be easy!

Oh dear, oh dear. Liam Livingstone miscalculates it completely. Maharaj takes the pace off, Livingstone comes down the track to hit it, misses, and Heinrich Klaasen does the rest.

England in tatters!

ENG 114/6 (20.4)

Well played by Liam Livingstone. Gets across the stumps, half-scoops it behind, through fine leg and over to the boundary ropes. 

ENG 114/5 (20.1)

England are now relying on captain Jos Buttler and all-rounder Liam Livingstone to bail them out. Remember, this is Buttler's last match as captain of England in white ball cricket.

20 overs done!

ENG 110/5 (20)

That's the big one! Angled in by Wiaan Mulder, Root tries to flick it and misses it completely. The ball dismantles the stumps. England are in all sorts of worry now. SA have run through half the England batting here.

ENG 103/5 (17.3)

Stunning catch! As if Marco Jansen hadn't done enough damage with the ball, he now takes a superb catch in the deep. Brook tries to go big, but doesn't time it well enough. He departs to spin once again.

ENG 100/4 (17)

England end a streak of 26 balls without a boundary, and in style. Joe Root picks his moment, goes for the reverse sweep, gets 4!

ENG 98/3 (16.3)

Remember, England need to beat South Africa by 207 runs today (assuming a total of 300) for Afghanistan to enter the semi-final. Afghanistan will take hope from Root and Brook's rebuild here, as England recover after the early wickets.

ENG 92/3 (16)

50 partnership between Joe Root and Harry Brook! England were tottering at 37/3 at one stage, but these two have done a good job, and at a brisk pace.

ENG 87/3 (14.4)

Keshav Maharaj, left arm orthodox, comes into the attack. Will help South Africa tighten up the over rate as well. 

ENG 86/3 (14.2)

For the third time! Joe Root moves away again, with some problem with the sightscreen. South Africa aren't pleased. Kagiso Rabada signals to the umpire regarding being awarded some time back, with SA already under pressure for slow-over rate.

ENG 85/3 (14)

Joe Root abruptly moves away from a fast delivery by Rabada. It has been called a dead ball. Seemingly a problem with the sightscreen for the England batter.

ENG 85/3 (13.4)

England picking up the boundaries here and there, getting some singles too. This has been a good-looking partnership between Root and Brook, ever since the third wicket fell.

ENG 82/3 (13)

7 more runs from the first over after the powerplay, thanks largely to Joe Root's big six. England going along well here, despite the early jolts.

ENG 69/3 (11)

Joe Root! What a tournament he is having. Mulder puts it short, back of a length. Root steps back into his crease and heaves it over mid-wicket. 

ENG 68/3 (10.4)

Smashed! Sweet timing from Harry Brook. Pummeled through cover. England going at a good run rate, but need a big partnership here between Brook and Root.

End of the powerplay too.

ENG 62/3 (10)

Joe Root is counter-punching here. Two wonderful strokes, picks up two boundaries in three balls. A lot of responsibility thrown on his shoulders once again, to see England up and running.

ENG 57/3 (9)

OUT!!! Triple treat for Marco Jansen as he draws the third blood for South Africa. This time, Ben Duckett becomes his prey and departs for 24. a horrible shot from Duckett as he plays a false stroke and pays the price for it. A length ball angling down leg as he plays a shot which lands back into the hands of Jansen at the non-striker's end. Third wicket gone for England. 

ENG 37/3 (6.4 overs)

Joe Root has joined hands with Ben Duckett at the crease. In the previous over of Lungi Ngidi, the duo scores eight runs which include a terrific boundary from Duckett. The Proteas are desperately eyeing another wicket at the earliest. 

ENG 28/2 (4 overs)

OUT!!! Marco Jansen strikes again as South Africa get their second wicket of the day. This time, Jansen removes Jamie Smith for duck. This dismissal for like a replay of Phil Salt's wicket. Jansen traps Smith by offering some extra bounce. Smith tries to go for a big hit but ends up hitting the ball upwards. It lands into the hands of Aiden Markram at the mid-on. Good work from the Proteas. 

ENG 20/2 (2.3 overs)

Despite losing the wicket of Phil Salt in the first over, England still gain some momentum as Ben Duckett hits two brilliant boundaries off Lungi Ngidi. In total, Ngidi leaks nine runs as England eye a strong partnership. Duckett has now been joined by Jamie Smith at the crease. 

ENG 18/1 (2 overs)

OUT!!! Marco Jansen has given South Africa an early breakthrough as he dismissed Phil Salt for 8. England were off to a terrific start as Salt hammered two boundaries off Jansen. However, the Proteas pacer makes a good comeback and traps Salt. The batter tries to go for another hit but the ball goes up in the air and lands into the hands of Rassie van der Dussen at the mid-wicket. First wicket gone for England. 

ENG 9/1 (1 overs)

The Champions Trophy 2025, Group B match between South Africa and England finally begins. For England, Ben Duckett and Phil Salt have started the proceedings. The duo will aim to get a  solid partnership, in order to give a good start to England. On the other hand, Marco Jansen will be bowling the first over for South Africa. Let's play!!! 

Good news for South Africa fans as their star batter Heinrich Klaasen has been declared fit and has come into the Playing XI for the match against England. Apart from him, Tristan Stubbs has also found a place in the Playing XI. 

"It's pretty warm out here, the good news is that there is no chance of rain today. Talking about the dimensions, 62m to my left and 67m to my right and 79m down the ground. It's the quickest outfield in the tournament so there's value for shots. A lot of cracks, looks very Australian in nature, it's not going to hurt the batters much. After dark, it turns more for the spinners. South Africa have already played here against Afghanistan so that gives them an advantage. It looks like a very good surface for batting," reckon Shaun Pollock and Ramiz Raja.

South Africa (Playing XI): Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen(w), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi

England (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith(w), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler(c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood

"We are actually happy to chase, haven't chased in this comp yet, we are looking forward to have a good game against a strong English side. Two guys have had illness around the camp, Tony and Temba miss out. Unfortunate that they miss out but hopefully they will recover. Our last game got rained out, we had a few training sessions, we are ready for this game."

"We are gonna bat first today, looks like a decent wicket, a few cracks there. I felt like it was time, so I didn't want to take more time to take that decision. It was an easy decision and I will do it for one last time, hopefully we can do well. A bit of sadness as well, it's an honour to captain your country, it's something you dream about. Saqib Mahmood comes in."

England skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bat against South Africa in Champions Trophy 2025, Group B match in Karachi. 

After a horrendous Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, England skipper Jos Buttler has stepped down from the white-ball captaincy. The match against South Africa will be his final stint as the captain. Under Buttler, England failed to retain their ODI World Cup 2023 and T20 World Cup 2024 titles. 

Good news for fans as the the weather is clear in Karachi. A full-fledged game is expected to take place as the weather prediction shows zero rain throughout the day. However, we should keep our fingers cross. 

Mathematically the Afghans can still qualify if England beat South Africa by a huge margin on Saturday, but the chances of that happening are minimal as the Proteas have a healthy 2.140 net run rate compared to Afghanistan's -0.990.

Afghanistan are the third team in contention for the semi-finals from Group B but practically their chances are very bleak. As the equation is, England need to beat South Africa by at least 207 runs or chase down the target within 11.1 overs (assuming a first innings total of 300 in both cases) for Afghanistan to qualify.

Unless the Temba Bavuma-led side loses to England by a massive margin, they will enter the semi-finals. This means a win, even by the narrowest margin, will be more than enough for them to play in the knockout round.

Having nearly secured a Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final spot, South Africa will take on England in their final league game on Saturday to put an official stamp on their entry. Australia have already made it to the semi-finals of the tournament from Group B, with the Proteas are just below them at the second spot in the points table. 

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Group B match of Champions Trophy 2025 between South Africa and England, straight from the National Stadium, Karachi. Stay tuned for all the live updates.