<h3>Match Overview</h3>
<p>England and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/south-africa" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>South Africa</strong></a> will lock horns in an important Group B match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on March 1 in the National Stadium, Karachi. While England are already out of semifinal contention after heavy defeats to Australia and Afghanistan, respectively. On the other hand, South Africa have everything to play for.</p>
<p>The Proteas, currently leading the table with three points and a Net Run Rate of 2.140, need a win to confirm their semifinal spot. If they defeat the Three Lions, they will advance, potentially even topping the group if their NRR remains higher than Australia’s. However, a loss could put their qualification at risk, depending on other results.</p>
<p>Australia’s match against Afghanistan will also play a crucial role with teams going ahead. If Afghanistan beats Australia, South Africa’s semifinal hopes could depend on net run rate calculations. With everything on the line, Temba Bavuma’s men will be looking to deliver a strong performance and secure their place in the final four. Meanwhile, the English team will play without any pressure. Historically, these two sides have faced each other in 70 ODIs, with South Africa winning on 34 occasions and England winning 30 times.</p>
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<h3>Here are the top three player battles to watch out for in England vs South Africa, Match 11 of Champions Trophy 2025:</h3>
<h3>3. Jos Buttler vs Marco Jansen</h3>
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<figcaption>Jos Buttler vs Marco Jansen (Source: AAMIR QURESHI/AFP via Getty Images and ASIF HASSAN/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p>One exciting player battle will be between English skipper <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/jos-buttler" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Jos Buttler</strong></a> and star all-rounder Marco Jansen. Buttler has struggled for consistency in the tournament, scoring 38 (vs Afghanistan) and 23 (vs Australia). Against Jansen, his record is below average with 22 runs off 36 balls, and he has been dismissed once, at the strike rate of just 61.11.</p>
<p>Jansen, the tall pacer, finished with spell of 1/32 against Afghanistan. His bounce could trouble Buttler, who excels on pace but has shown struggles against left-arm seamers. Jansen had a memorable outing with the bat in the 2023 ODI World Cup, hammering 75* runs and guiding his team to a huge win.<br></p>
<h3>2. Heinrich Klaasen vs Adil Rashid</h3>
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<figcaption>Heinrich Klaasen vs Adil Rashid (Source: ASIF HASSAN/AFP via Getty Images and AAMIR QURESHI/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p>South Africa will welcome <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/heinrich-klaasen" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Heinrich Klaasen</strong></a>, who is set to return after recovering from an elbow injury. Klaasen missed South Africa’s opener against Afghanistan, and rain denied him a comeback against Australia. Against a strong batter like Klaasen, England will bank on Adil Rashid. The South African has scored 2,074 runs in 58 ODIs at an average of 44.12.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, against Rashid, he has managed to score 76 runs off 62 balls, falling just once, maintaining an impressive 76 average and 122.58 strike rate. The leg spinner has so far taken two wickets in the competition and has been on economically higher. However, with nothing to lose in this game, Rashid could be a threat to the returning wicketkeeper-batter.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also Check: <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/top-3-indian-cricketers-who-debuted-in-2025-6042/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Top 3 Indian cricketers who made their ODI debut in 2025</a></strong></p>
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<h3>1. Joe Root vs Kagiso Rabada</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1740728285004_Joe-Root-vs-Kagiso-Rabada.jpeg" alt="Joe Root vs Kagiso Rabada" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Joe Root vs Kagiso Rabada (Source: Matthew Lewis-ICC/ICC via Getty Images and ASIF HASSAN/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p>One of the most watched out player battle will be between star batter <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/joe-root" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Joe Root</strong></a> and fiery pacer Kagiso Rabada. Root, fresh off a heartbreaking century against Afghanistan, will be looking to continue his fine form. However, he will look to tackle the challenge against Rabada.</p>
<p>In ODIs, Root has scored 53 runs off 85 balls against Rabada, falling to him once. His average against the pacer is 53, and his strike rate of 62.35 shows that he has struggled to dominate. The right-hand batter is England's best batter in the competition with 188 runs in two games, while the speedster in the game against Afghanistan bagged three wickets and handed his team a comfortable win.</p>

<h3>Match Overview</h3>
<p>England and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/south-africa" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>South Africa</strong></a> will lock horns in an important Group B match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on March 1 in the National Stadium, Karachi. While England are already out of semifinal contention after heavy defeats to Australia and Afghanistan, respectively. On the other hand, South Africa have everything to play for.</p>
<p>The Proteas, currently leading the table with three points and a Net Run Rate of 2.140, need a win to confirm their semifinal spot. If they defeat the Three Lions, they will advance, potentially even topping the group if their NRR remains higher than Australia’s. However, a loss could put their qualification at risk, depending on other results.</p>
<p>Australia’s match against Afghanistan will also play a crucial role with teams going ahead. If Afghanistan beats Australia, South Africa’s semifinal hopes could depend on net run rate calculations. With everything on the line, Temba Bavuma’s men will be looking to deliver a strong performance and secure their place in the final four. Meanwhile, the English team will play without any pressure. Historically, these two sides have faced each other in 70 ODIs, with South Africa winning on 34 occasions and England winning 30 times.</p>
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<h3>Here are the top three player battles to watch out for in England vs South Africa, Match 11 of Champions Trophy 2025:</h3>
<h3>3. Jos Buttler vs Marco Jansen</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1740727846119_Jos-Buttler-vs-Marco-Jansen.jpeg" alt="Jos Buttler vs Marco Jansen" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Jos Buttler vs Marco Jansen (Source: AAMIR QURESHI/AFP via Getty Images and ASIF HASSAN/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p>One exciting player battle will be between English skipper <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/jos-buttler" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Jos Buttler</strong></a> and star all-rounder Marco Jansen. Buttler has struggled for consistency in the tournament, scoring 38 (vs Afghanistan) and 23 (vs Australia). Against Jansen, his record is below average with 22 runs off 36 balls, and he has been dismissed once, at the strike rate of just 61.11.</p>
<p>Jansen, the tall pacer, finished with spell of 1/32 against Afghanistan. His bounce could trouble Buttler, who excels on pace but has shown struggles against left-arm seamers. Jansen had a memorable outing with the bat in the 2023 ODI World Cup, hammering 75* runs and guiding his team to a huge win.<br></p>
<h3>2. Heinrich Klaasen vs Adil Rashid</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1740728063348_Heinrich-Klaasen-vs-Adil-Rashid.jpeg" alt="Heinrich Klaasen vs Adil Rashid" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Heinrich Klaasen vs Adil Rashid (Source: ASIF HASSAN/AFP via Getty Images and AAMIR QURESHI/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p>South Africa will welcome <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/heinrich-klaasen" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Heinrich Klaasen</strong></a>, who is set to return after recovering from an elbow injury. Klaasen missed South Africa’s opener against Afghanistan, and rain denied him a comeback against Australia. Against a strong batter like Klaasen, England will bank on Adil Rashid. The South African has scored 2,074 runs in 58 ODIs at an average of 44.12.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, against Rashid, he has managed to score 76 runs off 62 balls, falling just once, maintaining an impressive 76 average and 122.58 strike rate. The leg spinner has so far taken two wickets in the competition and has been on economically higher. However, with nothing to lose in this game, Rashid could be a threat to the returning wicketkeeper-batter.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also Check: <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/top-3-indian-cricketers-who-debuted-in-2025-6042/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Top 3 Indian cricketers who made their ODI debut in 2025</a></strong></p>
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<h3>1. Joe Root vs Kagiso Rabada</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1740728285004_Joe-Root-vs-Kagiso-Rabada.jpeg" alt="Joe Root vs Kagiso Rabada" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Joe Root vs Kagiso Rabada (Source: Matthew Lewis-ICC/ICC via Getty Images and ASIF HASSAN/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p>One of the most watched out player battle will be between star batter <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/joe-root" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Joe Root</strong></a> and fiery pacer Kagiso Rabada. Root, fresh off a heartbreaking century against Afghanistan, will be looking to continue his fine form. However, he will look to tackle the challenge against Rabada.</p>
<p>In ODIs, Root has scored 53 runs off 85 balls against Rabada, falling to him once. His average against the pacer is 53, and his strike rate of 62.35 shows that he has struggled to dominate. The right-hand batter is England's best batter in the competition with 188 runs in two games, while the speedster in the game against Afghanistan bagged three wickets and handed his team a comfortable win.</p>

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