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 Highlights, ICC Champions Trophy 2025:Â 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)
Here are the Highlights of South Africa vs England, Champions Trophy 2025 Group B match -
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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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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