AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Player Stats & Injury Updates For Match 7 of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Australia and South Africa face off in Champions Trophy 2025, both unbeaten and aiming to strengthen their semifinal chances.
Australia will face South Africa in the 7th match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on 25 February 2025, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi. This article will cover match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the AUS vs SA match.
Match Preview
Australia and South Africa will clash in the 7th match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, both coming off dominant wins in their opening games. Australia chased down 352 runs against England with 15 balls to spare, thanks to Josh Inglis’ brilliant 120* off 86 balls.
South Africa, on the other hand, crushed Afghanistan by 107 runs, bundling them out for 208 in a 316-run chase. This massive win boosted their net run rate, placing them at the top of Group B ahead of Australia.
With both teams high on confidence, this match will be crucial for securing a strong position in the semifinals race. A win here could be a game-changer in Group B standings.
AUS vs SA Match Details
| Match: | Australia vs South Africa, Match 7 |
| Tournament: | ICC Champions Trophy 2025 |
| Date: | 25 February 2025 |
| Time: | 2:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue: | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| Live Streaming: | JioHotstar |
| TV Broadcast: | Star Sports Network & Sports 18 |
Also Check: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Latest News & Updates
Probable Playing XI for AUS vs SA Match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Australia
Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steve Smith (Captain), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (Wicket-keeper), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson.
South Africa
Ryan Rickelton (Wicket-keeper), Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (Captain), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is generally batting-friendly, offering good pace and bounce, which allows stroke-makers to play their shots freely. Pacers can extract some movement early on with the new ball, but as the game progresses, batting conditions tend to improve. Spinners may find some grip in the middle overs, but they usually have to work hard for wickets. With an average first-innings score of 242 runs, this venue has witnessed high-scoring encounters. Given the consistent nature of the pitch, teams winning the toss often prefer to chase, as the conditions remain favorable for batting throughout the match.
AUS vs SA Head-to-Head Records
- Australia Won: 51
- South Africa: 55
Also Check: AUS vs SA Detailed Head-to-Head Records & Stats
AUS vs SA Player Stats In Current Tournament
Batting Stats
| Player | Runs |
|---|---|
| Josh Inglis | 120 Runs |
| Ryan Rickelton | 103 Runs |
| Alex Carey | 69 Runs |
| Matthew Short | 63 Runs |
| Temba Bavuma | 58 Runs |
Bowling Stats
| Player | Wickets |
|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | 3 Wickets |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 3 Wickets |
| Wiaan Mulder | 2 Wickets |
| Adam Zampa | 2 Wickets |
| Lungi Ngidi | 2 Wickets |
AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream Team
- Wicket-Keeper: Josh Inglis, Ryan Rickelton
- Batters: Temba Bavuma, Travis Head, Rassie van der Dussen, Marnus Labuschagne
- All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Aiden Markram
- Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Kagiso Rabada
- Captain: Travis Head
- Vice-Captain: Ryan Rickelton
AUS vs SA Match Prediction
Who Will Win Today’s Match?
South Africa is expected to win this match.
