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South Africa vs England LIVE Cricket Updates, ICC Champions Trophy 2025© AFP
South Africa vs England LIVE Updates: ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa will be taking on England in their last Champions Trophy 2025, Group B match on Saturday in Karachi. All eyes will be on the weather today as rain threat looms large on the game. This clash is going to be a crucial one for the Proteas, who are still fighting a spot in the semi-finals. In Group B, Australia are No. 1 (4 points, 3 games, NRR +0.475) and have advanced to the semi-finals. One among South Africa (3 points, 2 games, NRR +2.140) and Afghanistan (3 points, 3 games, NRR -0.990) will be the second semi-finalists. If SA beat England, they are through. If England defeat South Africa, Afghanistan are in with a chance. (Live Scorecard)
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March01202513:34 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 Live: Proteas- The strong contenders
Mathematically the Afghans can still qualify if England beat South Africa by a huge margin on Saturday, but the chances of that happening are minimal as the Proteas have a healthy 2.140 net run rate compared to Afghanistan's -0.990.
March01202513:30 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 Live: Afghanistan need England's help
Afghanistan are the third team in contention for the semi-finals from Group B but practically their chances are very bleak. As the equation is, England need to beat South Africa by at least 207 runs or chase down the target within 11.1 overs (assuming a first innings total of 300 in both cases) for Afghanistan to qualify.
March01202513:27 (IST)
Champions Trophy 2025 Live: How can South Africa reach semis?
Unless the Temba Bavuma-led side loses to England by a massive margin, they will enter the semi-finals. This means a win, even by the narrowest margin, will be more than enough for them to play in the knockout round.
March01202513:20 (IST)
SA vs ENG, Live: Crucial match for the Proteas
Having nearly secured a Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final spot, South Africa will take on England in their final league game on Saturday to put an official stamp on their entry. Australia have already made it to the semi-finals of the tournament from Group B, with the Proteas are just below them at the second spot in the points table.
March01202513:10 (IST)
SA vs ENG, Live: Hello
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Group B match of Champions Trophy 2025 between South Africa and England, straight from the National Stadium, Karachi. Stay tuned for all the live updates.
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