Champions Trophy 2025: 7th ODI, Australia vs South Africa - Stats & Records at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan
Both Australia and South Africa got off to a strong start in the tournament.
The two-time champions Australia will face the winners of the inaugural Champions Trophy season at one of Pakistan's Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Featuring the 7th match of the tournament, both teams, having won their opening games of the Champions Trophy 2025, will play their first match at the renowned venue, promising a high-quality contest.
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Australia's terrific performance against England
Winning the first game of the tournament has boosted the Australian team’s confidence, and now they are looking forward to their second victory as they will be facing Proteas in Rawalpindi. This win builds on their impressive performance when they chased a massive 352 runs against England in Lahore - the highest successful chase in any format of an ICC tournament. In that thrilling match, Josh Inglis scored an unbeaten 120*, while Glenn Maxwell played a crucial 32-run cameo off just 15 balls. His rapid batting in the final moments helped Australia secure a win by five wickets, thereby setting a positive tone for the rest of the tournament.
South Africa's Dominance in first match against Afghanistan
In a dominating performance against Afghanistan in Karachi, the Proteas set the tone for the tournament and firmly established themselves as the favourites. Batting first, they posted an impressive total of 315/6. Ryan Rickelton gave the team a strong start with a score of 103 runs off 106 balls, while small contributions from Bavuma (58), Rassie van der Dussen (52), and Markram (52) helped build a solid foundation.
In response, the South African bowlers made a significant impact. Led by Kagiso Rabada with three wickets, along with Lungi Ngidi and Wiaan Mulder claiming 2 wickets each, they kept the Afghan batters under pressure throughout the game. This relentless bowling effort restricted Afghanistan to just 208/10, resulting in a comfortable victory for the Proteas by 107 runs.
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ODI Stats and Records at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan
Based on recent domestic matches at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, the pitch appears to favour the batters, making it highly likely that the game will feature plenty of runs. Hence a high-scoring match can be expected in the upcoming Champions Trophy fixture.
| Matches Played |
26 |
| Matches Won Batting First |
12 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 14 |
| Matches With No Result | 00 |
| Matches Tied | 00 |
| Average First Innings Score | 217 |
| Highest Team Total | 337 |
| Highest Total Successfully Chased | 337 |
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Top player battles to watch out for in Australia vs South Africa:
David Miller vs Adam Zampa
The experienced southpaw aka left-hander David Miller faces Adam Zampa during the middle overs. Known for staying ahead of bowlers, Miller is determined to assert control. However, Zampa’s lethal googly and top spin may unsettle Miller. Therefore, there will be an interesting battle between both players in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 fixture.
Steve Smith vs Kagiso Rabada
Australia's batting stalwart Steve Smith will take on South Africa’s fiery pacer Kagiso Rabada. Rabada’s ability to swing the ball both ways could trouble Smith, a technically gifted batsman celebrated for his skill and experience, setting the stage for a thrilling, spectacular showdown.
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