ENG vs AFG: One of the most important contests of GROUP B–England vs Afghanistan–is scheduled to be played at the Gaddafi Stadium of Lahore, Pakistan today. This is going to be a "winner takes all and the loser loses all" type of match as there is a lot to win and lose. 
Both teams have already suffered one defeat in their three-game league stage, making this match a must-win to stay in contention for the semifinals. Their chances would have been minimized if the AUS vs SA match had a result but the abandoned match between Australia and South Africa have opened up more opportunities for these two teams.
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The last time these two sides met in an ICC tournament, Afghanistan stunned England with a 69-run victory in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Given the subcontinental conditions and Afghanistan’s spin strength, this match promises to be a close battle. However, pitches in Pakistan have been batting heavy till now and Afghanistan's bowling is more golden on spin-friendly surfaces.
Both teams endured heavy losses in their opening games. England's 351-run total against Australia was comfortably chased down, exposing their weak bowling attack. Afghanistan, on the other hand, struggled against South Africa, conceding 315 runs and then collapsing with the bat.
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While England holds a slight edge due to their superior pace bowling attack, Afghanistan's ability to put up a strong first-innings total could make things interesting. Dew is expected to be a key factor, favoring the chasing team.
Let's take a look at the Squads, probable playing11s, Gaddafi Stadium's Pitch Report, and Weather Forecast for the ENG vs AFG match:
<h3>ENG vs AFG: Squads</h3>
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Ikram Alikhil, Nangeyalia Kharote, Naveed Zadran.
England: Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith(w), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler(c), Liam Livingstone, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed, Saqib Mahmood, Tom Banton, Gus Atkinson.
<h3>Probable Playing XIs</h3>
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman/Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
England: Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith(wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler(wk), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood.
<h2>ENG vs AFG Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report</h2>
The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is known for its batting-friendly pitches, with high-scoring matches being a regular affair. In recent ODIs at this venue, teams have successfully chased down 300+ targets. The presence of dew in the second innings could make bowling difficult, favoring the team batting second. Captains winning the toss might prefer to bowl first.
<h2>Lahore's Weather Forecast</h2>
The weather in Lahore is expected to be clear, with no rain predicted. The temperature will stay in the 20s throughout the match. High humidity and cloud cover could aid swing bowling early on, making it challenging for batters in the initial overs. However, as the game progresses and dew sets in, batting conditions should improve.
Check the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/game-on-for-england-check-champions-trophy-points-table-2025-after-aus-vs-sa-wash-out/">latest updated points table of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</a>

Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report and Weather Forecast

England and Afghanistan face a must-win Champions Trophy clash in Lahore, with dew, batting-friendly conditions, and past upsets making it a crucial match for both. Here is the pitch report and weather Forecast of Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

A high-stakes encounter as England and Afghanistan battle for survival in Lahore! This post reads the pitch report of Gaddafi Stadium and Weather Forecast of Lahore for the match.

ENG vs AFG Weather Forecast, Pitch Report of Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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ICC Champions Trophy Updated Points Table

With a match abandoned between South Africa and Australia, the equation has been more complicated in Group B. Here is the updated ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Points table.

Australia-South Africa clash washed out, shaking up Group B. Check the latest updated points table of ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

GAME ON for ENGLAND! Check Champions Trophy Points Table 2025 After AUS vs SA Wash Out

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The race to reach the semi-finals phase of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy within Group-B is looking really interesting. The Australia versus South Africa (AUS vs RSA) Group-B match was scheduled to be played on the 25th of February at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium but, the match wasn't able to commence due to constant rainfall in the city of Rawalpindi. 
This match eventually got abandoned without the toss taking place and both teams shared one point a piece. This has made the semi-finals qualification scenario of Group-B really interesting and in this article, we will be taking a look at what will be the equation for Australia to qualify for the knockout stage of the tournament. 
<h2>Australia's equation to reach the semi-finals</h2>
Australia and South Africa are the top two teams in the Group-B of Champions Trophy 2025 with three points to their name and both of them have also secured victories in their opening encounters. The Proteas are the table toppers while the Kangaroos are at the second position. Since the match between both these teams got abandoned, both of them shared a point each. 
Australia will have one match left, which it has to play against Afghanistan on 28 February. If the Kangaroo team defeats Afghanistan, then it will directly enter the semi-finals with 5 points. Even if Afghanistan defeats Australia, it will have a chance to go to the semi-finals, but it will have to depend on other teams.
The Steven Smith-led team still have one group stage match left versus Afghanistan on the 28th of February. If they manage to defeat the Afghans, then they will secure direct qualification for the semi-finals with five Points. Even if the Hashmatullah Shahidi-led outfit defeat the Aussies, they will still have a chance to go forward in the tournament but they have to rely on the outcomes of the England versus Afghanistan and South Africa versus England matches. 
If Afghanistan go on to win the contest versus the Aussies, then there's a possibility that their Net Run Rate (NRR) can go down significantly. In such a situation, the 2023 ODI World Cup winners will hope that their Ashes counterparts go on to secure a victory in at least one of their remaining two games. South Africa, on the other hand, should win versus the Three Lions at all costs. In this way, England and Afghanistan will be limited to 2 points only.
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Due to a significant amount of rainfall in Rawalpindi, the Australia vs South Africa match ended up getting abandoned. In such a situation, know what will be the equation for Australia to reach the semi-finals?

Australia's Champions Trophy 2025 match versus South Africa got abandoned due to rain and this has made the Group-B of the tournament even more interesting. While the Aussies are placed second in the table with three points, their qualification is for the semi-finals is still not guaranteed

Australia vs South Africa match abandoned, how can the Aussies qualify for the Champions Trophy Semi Finals, Know the scenarios

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is all set to take massive action on the team after they faced a horrible loss to India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Mohammad Rizwan-led side also have been eliminated from the tournament within 5 days. 
Pakistan National Cricket Team started the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on a poor note as they faced a disappointing 60-run loss, and it was expected that they would come up with a fightback in the second match against India. However, that wasn't the case, as it turned out to be an even worse performance for them. 
Two back-to-back losses in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 meant Pakistan's tournament ended even though they are yet to play one more game. The Mohammad Rizwan-led side faced a lot of criticism for their poor outings, especially against India, and there have been calls to throw some players out of the team. 
<h2>The current support staff will be overhauled now after the poor show in the Champions Trophy - Source close to PCB</h2>
Amid all the critics, PCB is all set to take strict action. As per the reports in PTI, it is learned that the governing body is all set to sack head coach Aaqib Javed and his coaching staff. A source close to the developments claimed that a massive overhaul is all set to take place after the ICC Champions Trophy. Speaking to PTI, he said: 
"Obviously, there is backlash over the team’s performance in the CT. The Board hasn’t decided as yet on whether the team will have separate head coaches (for red and white ball teams), but one thing is certain: the current support staff will be overhauled now after the poor show in the Champions Trophy." 
"But the way the Board has been changing coaches and selectors since last year, it will be a challenge to find other candidates for these positions. The PCB, after the way Kirsten and Gillispie resigned, is not going to get a choice of field when it comes to foreign coaches, so most probably the PCB will look at former players for the job."
Aaqib Javed was appointed as the head coach of the Pakistan National Cricket Team after the resignations of Jason Gillispie and Gary Kirsten. He had some success as a coach, but under him, the team lost the Test series against South Africa and also against West Indies at home before the debacle in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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Two back-to-back losses in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 meant Pakistan's tournament  ended.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is all set to take massive action on the team after they faced a horrible loss to India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

PCB identifies scapegoat! This star to be sacked after debacle in ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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Limited-overs cricket has been a part of the sport for almost a decade now, and Rohit Sharma, the Indian skipper, has claimed a unique feat in the history of the game. He is currently named the skipper with the most wins in limited-overs ICC tournament matches. 
Sharma in recent times was named the Indian skipper for the<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Men%27s_T20_World_Cup" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> 2022 T20 World Cup</a> for the first time after Virat Kohli stepped down from the role of India’s white-ball skipper. This drastic decision was taken based on the fact that India made their first group-stage exit from an ICC event after a decade in the 2021 T20 World Cup. 
Ever since Rohit Sharma stepped in as the ODI skipper, it also marked his return to commanding form with the bat, and the Men in Blue turned into an invincible team in the format. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">List of ICC tournaments India played under Rohit Sharma: </h2>
 
<h3 dir="ltr">2022 T20 World Cup </h3>
Rohit Sharma for the first time led India to an ICC event; before this, Rohit as an Indian skipper only had an Asia Cup title under his belt. The T20 World Cup marked a huge comeback for the Men in Blue after their humiliating exit from the group stage of the 2021 T20 World Cup. Rohit led the Indian side to the semi-final before losing to England. 
 
<h3 dir="ltr">2023 World Test Championship Final</h3>
India reached their second consecutive final in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ICC_World_Test_Championship" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Test Championship</a>, and Rohit Sharma was the man leading the nation this time in whites. Having played the iconic final against Pat Cummins Australia, India was beaten in a humiliating fashion as Travis Head was coined the player of the match. 
 
<h3 dir="ltr">2023 ODI Cricket World Cup</h3>
Next Rohit Sharma led India India this time in another different format; despite winning bilaterals throughout all formats, he kept losing in the knockouts of ICC events. However, India's home campaign in the CWC went too well, as India was undefeated in all their group-stage games as well as the semi-finals. 
However, once again Rohit Sharma could not secure the trophy as they eventually lost the final to an Australian side led by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Cummins">Pat Cummins</a>. This was only the third ICC event loss for India under skipper Rohit. 
 
<h3 dir="ltr">2024 T20 World Cup </h3>
Finally, India found what it desired for so long, and again, none other than Rohit Sharma made history for India. India triumphed in the T20 World Cup, which broke their trophy drought after 11 years and a drought in the T20 World Cup after 17 years. India lifted the cup under Rohit Sharma as he became the fourth Indian skipper to have won an ICC trophy. 
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<h3 dir="ltr">2025 ICC Champions Trophy </h3>
India is currently in Dubai playing in the much anticipated Champions Trophy in 2025, which is being hosted by Pakistan. They have already started their campaign with two wins, both against neighbouring arch-rivals Bangladesh and Pakistan. They will continue their tournament against New Zealand. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">Rohit Sharma’s record in ICC limited-overs tournaments: </h2>
Matches Played as Indian skipper: 27 
No.of matches won by India under Rohit Sharma: 24
No.of matches lost by India under Rohit Sharma: 3
Win Percentage for Rohit Sharma: 88.88%
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<h2 dir="ltr">Top 5 Skippers with Best Win Percentage in Limited-Overs ICC Events:</h2>
1. Rohit Sharma (India) - 88.88% wins in ICC limited-overs with 1 T20 World Cup title (2024)
2. Ricky Ponting (Australia) - 78.4% wins in ICC limited-overs with 2 Cricket World Cup (2003 and 2007) and 2 Champions Trophy (2006 and 2009) titles
3. Aaron Finch (Australia) - 75% wins in ICC limited-overs with 1 T20 World Cup title (2021)
4. Sourav Ganguly (India) - 72.5% wins in ICC limited-overs with One shared ICC Champions Trophy (2002)
5. MS Dhoni (India) - 70.7% wins in ICC limited-overs with One T20 World Cup (2007), One World Cup (2011) and One Champions Trophy (2013) title.
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Rohit Sharma's unique record as skipper in ICC limited-overs tournaments

Rohit Sharma is now officially the captain with the best win percentage in the ICC limited-overs events. He surpasses greats like Ricky Ponting, Sourav Ganguly, and MS Dhoni.

This unique record attained by Rohit Sharma as captain in ICC Limited-overs events leaves behind Indian greats like Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni

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Pakistan National Cricket Team is all set to see something incoming their way after the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. As per the reports in Pakistan media, it is learned that one of the big players of the team is all set to announce his retirement. 
Although, the name of the player wasn't revealed but the news in the Pakistan media is that a massive storm is likely to hit Pakistan Cricket. This comes after the Mohammad Rizwan-led side had a terrible outing in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
Pakistan National Cricket Team have been eliminated from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This comes after they faced two back-to-back losses in the tournament. The Mohammad Rizwan-led side first faced defeat against New Zealand and then again against arch-rivals. 
<h2>Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, have struggled to get going in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
The big players of the Pakistan National Cricket Team, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, have struggled to get going. They failed in both the games and it was their poor performances that led to the team's downfall in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
Babar Azam, in particular, has come under massive scanner with fans lashing out at him for his poor performances. The batter slammed a slow fifty in the first game against New Zealand and then struggled to get going against India as well, scoring just 22 runs. 
On the other hand, Shaheen Afridi, along with Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah, have also come under massive pump. With them being the premium pacers, they couldn't make a bigger impact, and their place in the team is under scanner, too. 
With reports of one big player announcing retirement, it remains to be seen who will be that player. Many are speculating that it might be Babar Azam as the batter has come under massive scanner for his poor outings of late. 
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Pakistan National Cricket Team is all set to see something incoming their way after the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Pakistan National Cricket Team have been eliminated from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan or Shaheen Afridi? Big Pakistan player all set to announce shocking retirement

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Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has picked his current combed India-Pakistan XI after the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash between the teams. What caught the attention of many was he insulted the Mohammad Rizwan-led side as he didn't name a single player for their team. 
Aakash Chopra went on to pick all the Indian players, who featured in the XI against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The two teams were engaged in a high-octane clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (23rd February).
India had a great outing in the game against Pakistan. The Rohit Sharma-led beat the opposition by 6 wickets and marked their second straight win of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This also allowed them to move one step ahead and reach into the semi-final. 
Indian bowlers and batters were right on the money as they first restricted Pakistan to a total of 241 runs and then chased the target with ease. Virat Kohli slammed a magnificent century while Shreyas Iyer hit a fifty and Shubman Gill also chipped in as India won easily. 
Aakash Chopra, in his XI, picked Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma to open the innings with Virat Kohli at three. Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul will be handling the middle order in the Combined India-Pakistan XI from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
The Indian spin trio of Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav, who had a great outing against Pakistan, also feature in Aakash Chopra's XI. He also didn't pick a single Pakistani pacer in his team and instead went with Mohammed Shami and Harshit Rana. 
<h2>Aakash Chopra picks the Current Combined India-Pakistan XI </h2>
Here's Aakash Chopra's current Combined India-Pakistan XI: 
1.Shubman Gill. 2. Rohit Sharma (C). 3. Virat Kohli. 4. Shreyas Iyer. 5. KL Rahul. 6. Axar Patel. 7. Hardik Pandya. 8. Ravindra Jadeja. 9. Kuldeep Yadav. 10. Mohammed Shami. 11. Harshit Rana
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Aakash Chopra went on to pick all the Indian players, who featured in the XI against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has picked his current combed India-Pakistan XI after the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash between the teams

Pakistan insulted big time as Aakash Chopra names his current combined India-Pakistan XI

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With a 5-wicket win against Bangladesh, New Zealand have secured a berth in the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan and Bangladesh are both out of the semi-final race.

India and New Zealand are the two semi-finalists from Group A and it is all over for Pakistan and Bangladesh. Take a look at the Points table and Most runs most wickets tally.

ICC Champions Trophy Updated Points Table, Most Runs, Most Wickets Lists Updated On 25 February

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Cricket heavyweights Australia and South Africa are set to take on each other in the crucial Group-B clash of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy on Tuesday, 25th of February at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. The Proteas are currently the Group-B table toppers with a Net Run Rate (NRR) of +2.140 to their name after securing a comfortable win over Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghanistan by a margin of 107 runs at Karachi's National Stadium. 
Opening batter Ryan Rickelton's phenomenal inning of 103 runs laid the foundation for South Africa's spectacular total and fifties from the likes of Rassie Van der Dussen, captain Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram propelled their side to 315 for six. Experienced seamer Kagiso Rabada led the bowling attack of the Proteas from the front, dismissing three Afghani batters, while the duo of Wiaan Mulder &amp; Lungisiani Ngidi also picked up two scalps apiece as Afghanistan got all-out for 208 runs in 43.3 overs.
The Australians, on the other hand, made history in their opening match of the competition versus Ashes-Rivals England. Not only did they went on to defeat them by a margin of five wickets at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, they also created the record of executing the highest successful run-chase in the history of the eight-team ICC event. Despite the struggles faces by their bowling unit as the Three Lions went on to post 351 runs for eight on the board, the Kangaroos responded in magnificent fashion. 
Wicketkeeper batsman Josh Inglis played an incredible knock of 120 runs in just 86 deliveries with the assistance of eight fours and six big maximums, guiding his side to a record breaking victory with 15 deliveries to spare. With both teams looking to secure their semi finals spots, a win in the forthcoming match would bring both of them closer to booking their semifinal berths.
Ahead of this mouth watering clash between the two heavyweights, let's take a quick sneak peak at the Pitch Report &amp; Weather Report of Rawalpindi. 
<h2>Australia versus South Africa Champions Trophy: Pitch Report of the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium</h2>
The pitch of the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium generally offers excellent batting conditions where the batters are given the freedom to play their shots at will and exploit the conditions on offer. The seam bowlers will not get any kind of seam movement on this track. Unlike the surface of Lahore, where the fast bowlers get resilient bounce, the pace &amp; bounce in Rawalpindi are anticipated to be similar, which will help the batters in terms of stroke play. 
The spinners, on the other hand, might be able to extract some turn from the pitch of this stadium but the pitch is unlikely to slow down as the game progresses. Since chasing down targets has become the norm in recent times, the toss winning captain may choose to field first
Australia versus South Africa Champions Trophy: Weather Forecast of Rawalpindi
The weather in the city of Rawalpindi is anticipated to be cloudy and cool on Tuesday, 25th of February. There's a 62% chance of rainfall on the match day and the humidity levels are anticipated to be around 74%. The temperatures are expected to hover between 11 degrees Celsius to 18 degrees Celsius. 
Australia versus South Africa Champions Trophy: Probable playing 11's of both teams
Australia: Travis Head, Matthew Short, Marnus Labuschsgne, Steven Smith (Captain), Alex Carey, Josh Inglis (WK), Ben Dwarshuis, Glenn Maxwell, Spencer Johnson, Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa. 
South Africa: Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (Captain), Ryan Rickelton (WK), Aiden Markram, Rassie Van der Dussen, Marco Jansen, David Miller, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Lungisiani Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada.

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Australia, captained by Steve Smith, will face Temba Bavuma's South Africa in their second Champions Trophy encounter on Tuesday at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Check out the weather forecast and pitch report for the crucial 2025 Champions Trophy match between the two Cricket heavyweights

Australia versus South Africa Champions Trophy: Australia, captained by Steve Smith, will face Temba Bavuma's South Africa in their second Champions Trophy encounter on Tuesday at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. he Proteas are currently the Group-B table toppers with a Net Run Rate (NRR) of +2.140 to their name after securing a comfortable win over Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghanistan by a margin of 107 runs at Karachi's National Stadium. 

Australia versus South Africa Champions Trophy: Pitch Report & Weather Report of Rawalpindi

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The seventh match of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 will witness Cricket heavyweights Australia (AUS) and South Africa (RSA) taking on each other at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, 25th of February. 
This match will be important for both teams as the winner will get the golden opportunity to seal their spot in the semi-final phase of the eight-team tournament. The Aussies won their opening encounter versus Ashes Rivals England by a margin of five wickets thanks to the magnificent century of Josh Inglis. 
The South Africans, on the other hand, also have the winning momentum available with them as they are also going to enter this match on the back of a strong opening match victory versus Afghanistan by 107 runs as wicketkeeper batter Ryan Rickelton slammed a hundred. Captain Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, and Rassie van der Dussen also smashed fifties in that very game. 
Both the teams are in good form heading into this forthcoming encounter and it will surely be a great contest between the two heavyweights. The two teams have played 110 ODI games versus each other and the Proteas have the advantage over the Kangaroos as they have gone on to secure victories on 55 occasions while the Aussies have triumphed in 51 games. One game between the two teams ended in a no-result situation, while three games ended in a tie. 
With both sides eager to secure their Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final berths, let's take a look at the best Dream 11 teams, hot picks and captaincy choices for this breathtaking contest. 
<h2>Pitch Report &amp; Weather Forecast</h2>
The pitch of the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium generally offers excellent batting conditions where the batters are given the freedom to play their shots at will and exploit the conditions on offer. The seam bowlers will not get any kind of seam movement on this track. Unlike the surface of Lahore, where the fast bowlers get a resilient bounce, the pace &amp; bounce in Rawalpindi are anticipated to be similar, which will help the batters in terms of stroke play. 
The spinners, on the other hand, might be able to extract some turn from the pitch of this stadium but the pitch is unlikely to slow down as the game progresses. Since chasing down targets has become the norm in recent times, the toss-winning captain may choose to field first. 
Talking about the weather forecast, The weather in the city of Rawalpindi is anticipated to be cloudy and cool on Tuesday, 25th of February. There's a 62% chance of rainfall on the match day and the humidity levels are anticipated to be around 74%. The temperatures are expected to hover between 11 degrees Celsius to 18 degrees Celsius.
<h2>Australia versus South Africa Champions Trophy: Probable Playing 11's of both teams</h2>
<h4>Australia's Probable Starting 11</h4>
1. Travis Head
2. Matthew Short
3. Marnus Labuschsgne
4. Steven Smith (Captain) 
5. Alex Carey
6. Josh Inglis (WK) 
7. Ben Dwarshuis
8. Glenn Maxwell
9. Spencer Johnson
10. Nathan Ellis
11. Adam Zampa
Recent form of Australia: It's difficult to draw too many conclusions from Australia's form, given that they overcame their recent two subpar performances in Sri Lanka by defeating England in a record run chase to start their tournament campaign. Their English opponents hammered 351/8 on Saturday, raising questions about whether this Australian bowling outfit can mount a strong defensive defense. 
This Australian team definitely has less room for mistake without the main bowling trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, &amp; Josh Hazelwood.
South Africa's Probable Starting 11
1. Tony de Zorzi
2. Temba Bavuma (Captain) 
3. Ryan Rickelton (WK) 
4. Aiden Markram
5. Rassie van der Dussen
6. Marco Jansen
7. David Miller
8. Wiaan Mulder
9. Keshav Maharaj
10. Lungisiani Ngidi
11. Kagiso Rabada
Recent form of South Africa: The recent ODI form of the Proteas has also been on &amp; off, with their recent triumph over Afghanistan by a margin of 107 runs bringing an end to their six-match winless streak in the format, dating back to October of 2024 where they lost to Ireland.
But they will undoubtedly feel quite confident after their first-up showing in Pakistan. Four of their top six players turned starts into milestone knocks, with three reaching fifties and opener Ryan Rickelton scoring 103 runs off of 106 balls. All six players reached double digits.
<h2>HOT Picks for Australia vs South Africa Dream11 Grand League Team  </h2>
<h4>Australia:  </h4>
- Adam Zampa: Given the absence of Australia's main seam bowling trio of Starc Hazelwood &amp; Cummins, leg spinner Adam Zampa will be the main man in the bowling unit versus the Proteas. He's the most experienced bowler in the squad and he's also a limited-overs specialist who approaches the game in an aggressive manner and picks up wickets regularly. Coming off on the back of a 2-64 in 10 overs outing versus the Three Lions, Zampa's contribution will prove to be crucial in his team's fierce contest versus the Proteas. 
- Travis Head: The dangerous Travis Head can prove to be an important pick in the match versus the Proteas. He loves to play his shots freely and has scored a total of 2,663 runs in 70 matches in the 50-over format. While he wasn't able to do much with the bat versus the Three Lions, you don't wanna take the risk of omitting him from your dream 11 teams and his ability to roll his arm over with his part-time off-spin bowing can help you get some important fantasy points. 
- Nathan Ellis: Right-arm seamer Nathan Ellis will be tasked with the duty of spearheading the Australian pace bowling unit and he will certainly play a key role with the ball versus the South Africans. His ability to deliver perfect bouncers and toe-crushing yorkers can prove to be problematic for the opposition batters and he can prove to be a good budget pick for your fantasy teams. 
<h4>South Africa:</h4>
- Marco Jansen: Fast bowling All-Rounder Marco Jansen can prove to be an excellent choice for your Dream 11 teams. Being an all-rounder makes him a very good captaincy pick and his ability to pick up wickets at crucial moments in the game makes him very lethal. He was the leading wicket-taker in the recently concluded edition of the SA 20 and you surely won't want to make the mistake of not selecting him. 
- Temba Bavuma: South Africa's Captain Temba Bavuma is in the form of his life. He has amassed a total of 1,733 runs in 46 games at an average of 44 and these stats show how special he is. He has scored fifties in back-to-back matches and an in-form Bavuma will be an amazing pick for your fantasy teams. 
-Heinrich Klassen: Heinrich Klassen is an explosive batter and a tremendous player of spin. He will enjoy smashing the balls over the short boundaries of the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and if he goes on to score a big score, he will end up providing you with a lot of valuable points.
<h2>Best Dream11 Team for Australia vs South Africa, Match No. 7</h2>
Wicketkeeper- Josh Inglis and Ryan Rickelton
Batters- Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Travis Head and Steve Smith 
All-Rounders- Aiden Markram, Glenn Maxwell, and Marco Jansen 
Bowlers-  Ben Dwarshuis and Kagiso Rabada
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