South Africa Defeats England by 7 Wickets in Champions Trophy 2025 – Semi-Finals Confirmed

Date: 01-mar-2025

England's Struggles Continue as South Africa Secures Easy Victory

South Africa continued their dominant form in the Champions Trophy 2025, handing England a crushing 7-wicket defeat at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi. The victory confirms South Africa’s place in the semi-finals, while England exits the tournament without a single win.

Match Summary – England vs South Africa (Champions Trophy 2025)

England’s Batting Collapse

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, England’s innings never took off as they struggled against South Africa’s disciplined bowling attack.

England was bowled out for just 179 runs in 38.2 overs.
None of the batters managed to convert their starts into big scores.
Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj dominated with the ball, restricting England’s scoring opportunities.

South Africa’s Clinical Chase

Chasing a modest target of 180, South Africa comfortably reached the total, thanks to a superb batting display.

Heinrich Klaasen (64) and Rassie van der Dussen (72*) guided South Africa to victory.
South Africa chased the target in 30.2 overs, finishing with 125 balls to spare.
Their dominant performance ensured a one-sided victory.

What This Means for Both Teams?

South Africa Advances to Semi-Finals

With this win, South Africa tops Group B and advances to the semi-finals.
They will join India, Australia, and New Zealand in the knockout stage.

England’s Tournament Ends in Disaster

England failed to win a single match in the tournament, marking a disappointing campaign.
This match also marked the end of Jos Buttler’s tenure as England’s white-ball captain.
Serious questions now loom over England’s future in limited-overs cricket.

What’s Next?

The semi-final lineup will be confirmed following the final group-stage match between India and New Zealand in Dubai. South Africa will now focus on preparing for their knockout fixture as they continue their pursuit of the Champions Trophy title.

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Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available information from various online sources. We do not claim absolute accuracy or completeness. Readers are advised to cross-check facts independently before forming conclusions.

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