Champions Trophy 2025 AUS vs SA: South Africa and Australia will face face to face in the seventh match of the Champions Trophy today. The match was to begin at 2:30 pm Indian time at Rawalpindi’s International Cricket Stadium, but the toss has not been done in Rawalpindi due to unseasonal rains. Let’s take a look at all the necessary updates including the head to head record and pitch report between the two countries in ODIs before the match.
Australia and South Africa have won their early matches and will now come down with the intention of securing a place in the semi-finals. Interestingly, for the first time in the history of the Champions Trophy, these two teams will be face to face. In such a situation, both the teams will be eyeing this match and will be the top position in Group B.
Australia and South Africa Head to Head Records
Australia and South Africa have come face to face 110 times in ODI cricket so far. Of these, South Africa has won 55 matches, while Australia has won 51 times. Three matches were tied, and one match ended without any conclusion. The last match between the two teams was played in Kolkata in 2023, where Australia defeated South Africa by 3 wickets. Talking about the recent performance, Australia have won only one win in the last five matches, while South Africa have won 4 matches.
ODI figures at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
So far 26 ODIs have been played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The biggest score so far at this ground was in 2025 between Pakistan and New Zealand, where Pakistan scored 337 runs losing 3 wickets. The average score of the first innings on this ground has been 242 runs.
Rawalpindi’s pitch report
Rawalpindi’s pitch was used for the match between New Zealand and Bangladesh. It was a low score match, but the pitch is considered more flat for the next match on Tuesday. Given the strong batting lineup of both teams, a big score match is expected.
In addition, light drizzle is possible during the match, and dew is observed during the evening practice sessions, which can affect the game. However, as the game progresses, the pitch may slow down, which can help the spin bowlers. Recent ODIs have also seen big scores on this pitch. For this reason, the team winning the toss may prefer to bowl first.
AUS vs SA: Squad of both teams
Australia
Scene Abbott, Alex Kerry, Ben Divarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-Macgark, Spencer Johnson, Aaron Hardy, Travis Head, Josh England, Marnas Labushen, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Mat Short, Steve Smith, Adam Jampa.
Travel Reserve: Cooper Konoli
South Africa
Temba Bavuma (Captain), Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorgy, Marco Johnson, Heinrich Klassen, Keshav Maharaj, Aden Markram, David Miller, Vian Mulder, Lungi Angidi, Cagiso Rabada, Ryan Reclon, Tabrez Shamsi, Triston Stabs, Rasi Van deer Dusin .
Travel Reserve: Quenna Mafaka
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