AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction: The group B matches of the much-anticipated 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will kickstart at Rawalpindi today, with the Aussies taking on a heated rivalry against South Africa.
Though South Africa has had a stunning stint in ICC tournaments in recent years, having made it to the playoffs in the World Cup, the finals of the T20 World Cup, and their maiden appearance in the WTC final as well, they are still in the hunt for their maiden title.
Australia, on the other hand, is in stunning form and maintains a superior record against South Africa in ICC ODI events. Australia defeated South Africa in the semis of the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023, which will be their second face-off in two years in an ICC event.
Coming into Pindi, the heavyweights Aussies come boosted with them chasing a 350+ total against England in the first game, the highest ever chase in the history of the Champions Trophy, while Proteas too come from a huge win against Afghanistan, the team against whom they lost a series recently. Hence, both teams have high morale.
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AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Match Details
- Series: ICC Champions Trophy 2025
- Match: Australia vs. South Africa
- Date: 25th February 2025 (Tuesday)
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- Timing: 2:30 PM (IST)
AUS vs SA ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pitch Report
The pitch at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is known to be one of the most suitable tracks in the world for batting, with some help for pacers, especially with the new ball. This is not among the driest pitches, while Bangladesh would be relieved of the excess heat they faced in Dubai since the temperature might drop below 20 degrees as the night advances.
AUS vs SA ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Weather Report
The weather in Rawalpindi is relatively cool while the humidity is relatively low due to its desert presence; the dew factor does play a role here while the chances of rain interruption cannot be predicted.
AUS vs SA ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have played against each other over a hundred times in the history of ODI cricket, with South Africa being slightly dominant with 55 wins and 51 wins in favour of Australia—while four of the matches ended without any result.
Matches Played: 110
SA Won: 55
AUS Won: 51
N/R – 4
In the history of the Champions Trophy, Australia surprisingly has never played a game against South Africa, despite both teams being constant participants in the history of the tournament.
AUS vs SA ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Live Streaming Details
JioHotstar, the daughter platform of both Hotstar and JioCinema, has taken the live-streaming rights for the much-anticipated Champions Trophy 2025, with Star Sports networks also presuming their TV broadcasting rights.
AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Probable Playing XI
Australia: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steve Smith (captain), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa.
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (captain), Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, and Kagiso Rabada.
AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Best Team
- Wicketkeepers: H. Klaasen [C], R. Rickelton, Alex Carey, and Josh Inglis [vc]
- Batsmen: Marnus Labuschagne, Rassie van der Dussen, and Travis Head
- All-Rounders: Aiden Markram
- Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, and Nathan Ellis
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