South Africa vs England Highlights, Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa Embarrass England, Seal Top Spot In Group B

South Africa vs England Highlights, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: A top-notch display from South Africa secured top spot for them in Group B, as Afghanistan were eliminated from the semi-final race.

South Africa vs England, ICC Champions Trophy 2025© AFP

South Africa vs England Highlights, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa outclassed England in their final Champions Trophy 2025 game, sealing their spot in the semi-finals with a crushing seven-wicket victory. England were bowled out for only 179, as Marco Jansen led the charge with three wickets. Heinrich Klaasen (64) and Rassie van der Dussen (72*) slammed half-centuries each as South Africa chased it down in just 29.1 overs. England captain Jos Buttler steps down, having lost seven ODIs in a row, and finishing bottom of Group B. Afghanistan were also knocked out, with Australia finishing second in the group. (SCORECARD)

Match 11, ICC Champions Trophy, 2025, Mar 01, 2025

National Stadium, Karachi

South Africa beat England by 7 wickets

Here are the Highlights of South Africa vs England, Champions Trophy 2025 Group B match -

March01202520:24 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Thank you!
A big thank you to everyone for joining us on our coverage of the South Africa vs England game. We hope you enjoyed!
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March01202520:23 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Semi-finals to be decided tomorrow!
Right then, on to tomorrow! We head to Dubai once again, for one final match of the Champions Trophy group stage. It will be India taking on New Zealand, to decide who faces whom in the semis.
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March01202520:21 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Jos Buttler, goodbye?
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.
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March01202520:16 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Fantastic performance
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.
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March01202520:14 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: SOUTH AFRICA WIN
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!
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March01202520:10 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: OUT!
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.
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March01202520:08 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: One hit away!
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.
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March01202520:06 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Rassie 4!
4 more! Once again, timed through mid-wicket. The ball just gathered pace and ran off away from a chasing Joe Root.
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March01202520:03 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Third 6 for Rassie
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.
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March01202520:02 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: SIX more, Rassie!
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.
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March01202519:59 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: 50 for van der Dussen!
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.
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March01202519:58 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: SIX!
Rassie says 'Hang on, Heinrich, don't leave me behind' and clears the ropes with an huge six. Over long-on, handsome shot.
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March01202519:56 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Rassie into the 40s
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.
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March01202519:52 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: FOUR, FOUR!
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.
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March01202519:46 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: 50 for Klaasen!
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.
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March01202519:44 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: 4 more for Klaasen
Heinrich Klaasen oozing class. Gets on top of the delivery, through extra cover for another boundary! Just four runs shy of 50 now.
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March01202519:42 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Klaasen nearing 50
Heinrich Klaasen is up to 42, and it's come at a brisk pace - just 37 balls. Seven sweetly-timed boundaries along the way.
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March01202519:34 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Dominant performance
This has been a dominant display of cricket by South Africa so far today. Whenever under pressure, someone or the other has stepped up.
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March01202519:33 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: 50-run stand
50 partnership between Klaasen and van der Dussen comes up. Well-paced, some sleek boundaries in there and some good running between the wickets.
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March01202519:29 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Appeal for run out!
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?
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March01202519:23 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Halfway there!
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.
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March01202519:22 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: 4, Klaasen!
Fifth boundary for Heinrich Klaasen! Driven through the covers this time. He's hit some really good shots after coming out to bat.
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March01202519:08 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Interruption!
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.
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March01202519:02 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: FOUR!
Slower ball but short, and Heinrich Klaasen slaps it through the mid wicket region. Second boundary for him!
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March01202518:53 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: 10 overs done
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.
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March01202518:48 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Boundaries coming thick and fast!
4 more! Ball on the pads, easy pickings for Rassie van der Dussen. Flicks it away fine for a boundary.
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March01202518:44 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Klaasen off the mark!
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!
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March01202518:44 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Klaasen comes in
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".
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March01202518:42 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: OUT!
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.
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March01202518:34 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: South Africa's semi scenario
As it stands, a win for South Africa would help them clinch top spot in Group B. So who will be their opponent?
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March01202518:28 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Dropped!
That was hard by Rickelton but straight back at Saqib Mahmood, who lets it slip!
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March01202518:18 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Rickelton in good touch!
Ryan Rickelton gets another boundary. Similar region as van der Dussen, just the opposite side. Punched off the back foot for 4. Exquisite timing.
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March01202518:17 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: 4!
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.
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March01202518:11 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: GONE!
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.
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March01202518:07 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: FOUR!
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.
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March01202518:07 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Can Stubbs impress?
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!
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March01202518:04 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Sloppy start by England with ball
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.
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March01202517:51 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: South Africa need 180!
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.
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March01202517:43 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Lowest total in CT 2025
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.
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March01202517:34 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE: Same old final 4
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!
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