Australia vs South Africa Preview & Prediction | 2025 ICC Champions Trophy | Group Stage
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A place in the semi-final awaits the winner of this heavyweight clash in Rawalpindi between Australia and South Africa.
Date & time: Tuesday 25th February 2025: USA PT – 1:00am / USA ET – 4:00am / UK – 9:00am
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Weather: Rain could disrupt proceedings throughout the scheduled hours of play
How to watch: USA – Willow TV / UK – Sky Sports & Sky Go
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Australia Preview: Inglis magic downs England
Australia looked in trouble at the half-way stage against England after conceding 351 in the first innings. But the pitch looked a batter’s paradise and with dew set to play a part later in the game, it felt like England may have been short. Indeed that proved to be the case, as a superb unbeaten 120 from Josh Inglis off just 86 balls led Australia to the finish line in the highest run chase in ICC Champions Trophy history.
South Africa Preview: Complete performance
South Africa were outstanding in their opening group match, flexing their muscles and demonstrating an undoubted level of class. They bowled Afghanistan out for just 208 after piling up 315/6 and this was without the services of Heinrich Klaasen, who was rested as a precaution due to injury. The 107-triumph also did wonders for the Proteas’ net-run-rate which could well prove crucial down the stretch.
Australia Betting Analysis
After such an incredible knock against England, bettors should focus their attention on Josh Inglis, whose must be seeing the ball extremely well right now. Whilst it will obviously be very hard to replicate his fireworks of Saturday’s game, it would be no surprise if he at least put up another sizeable individual score, so explore backing him to accrue 20+ runs.
South Africa Betting Analysis
Kagiso Rabada’s blistering pace was always going to be a key weapon for South Africa on the pitches of Pakistan and the fast bowler delivered vs Afghanistan, picking up three wickets for the loss of 36 runs through 8.3 overs. Rabada has that X-Factor that can end up being the difference in a tight contest such as this and a stake on him to finish this game as South Africa’s top bowler appears a shrewd move.
Australia vs South Africa Expert Prediction
Plenty is at stake here for both teams with a place in the semi-final guaranteed for the winner, whilst the other will have to wait for a second chance to book their spot in the last four, underlining the importance of this particular clash. It would be no surprise if it turned out to be the closest game of the ICC Champions Trophy so far as these two nations are very well-matched.
Both have the batting capabilities to rack up a big score, so the bowling is where this match will be won. Australia are weakened in this department more than the Proteas and when taking into account how well South Africa bowled against Afghanistan, the smart play may well be backing them to come out on top over the Aussies.
Australia vs South Africa Top Tip: South Africa to win
