AUS vs SA Highlights, Champions Trophy: The match has officially been abandoned. A real disappointment, as it had all the ingredients for a thrilling contest. Both Australia and South Africa will share a point each, keeping them in strong contention for a semifinal spot. However, the race isn’t over yet, with several scenarios still in play.
All eyes now turn to Lahore tomorrow for the crucial clash between Afghanistan and England—the loser of that showdown will be out of the tournament. Australia will then face Afghanistan in their final group game on Friday, while England takes on South Africa in Karachi on Saturday.
| GROUP A | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
| New Zealand (Q) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0.863 |
| India (Q) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0.647 |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -0.443 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1.087 |
| GROUP B | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
| South Africa | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2.14 |
| Australia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.475 |
| England | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.475 |
| Afghanistan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -2.14 |
South Africa arrives with momentum, having dominated Afghanistan in their opening game. Ryan Rickelton’s brilliant century, combined with strong middle-order contributions, propelled them past the 300-run mark. On the other hand, Australia made a bold statement by pulling off the highest successful run-chase in Champions Trophy history, toppling England despite missing key players.
Australia vs South Africa Highlights: Champions Trophy 2025 Live Updates
Predicted XI
Australia: Adam Zampa, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (WK), Marnus Labuschagne, Matthew Short, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Steve Smith (C), Travis Head
South Africa: Aiden Markram, David Miller, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Marco Jansen, Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Temba Bavuma (C), Tony de Zorzi, Wiaan Mulder
AUS vs SA Live Updates: How does points table look after recent washout?
Rain played spoilsport in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, forcing the abandonment of the much-anticipated Group B clash between Australia and South Africa without a single ball being bowled. Both teams were left to settle for a point each.
With this result, South Africa retains its top spot in the group, edging past Australia thanks to a superior Net Run Rate. All eyes now shift to Wednesday’s showdown between England and Afghanistan, which has effectively turned into a do-or-die battle for survival.
Meanwhile, in Group A, New Zealand and India have already punched their tickets to the semifinals. Their face-off on March 2 will be more than just a formality—it’ll decide who finishes at the summit of the group.
AUS vs SA Live Updates: Kaif calls out Pak authorities, says 'It's a shame'
Former Indian player Mohammad Kaif called out the Pakistani authorities for not covering the entire Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium as rain played spoilsport in the ICC Men's Champions Trophy Group B fixture between Australia and South Africa.
"It's a shame that the Rawalpindi ground isn't fully covered. Such an important match - SA vs Aus - might go down the drain because no one addressed this issue. Was the ICC money utilised wisely by hosts?" Kaif posted on X.
AUS vs SA Live Scorecard: Match abandoned
According to ESPNCricInfo, the match has officially been abandoned. A real disappointment, as it had all the ingredients for a thrilling contest. Both Australia and South Africa will share a point each, keeping them in strong contention for a semifinal spot. However, the race isn’t over yet, with several scenarios still in play.
All eyes now turn to Lahore tomorrow for the crucial clash between Afghanistan and England—the loser of that showdown will be out of the tournament. Australia will then face Afghanistan in their final group game on Friday, while England takes on South Africa in Karachi on Saturday.
AUS vs SA Live Scorecard: Overs are slipping away rapidly
The drizzle shows no signs of letting up, and the clock is ticking fast. According to ESPNcricinfo, the cut-off for a 20-over clash is set for 7:32 p.m. local time (8:02 PM IST). With every drop, the stakes rise—the rain is falling harder now, and overs are slipping away at a rapid pace, with one lost every 4.2 minutes. Time is running out, and so is the hope for a full game.
AUS vs SA Live Scorecard: Rains playing spoilsport
The rain in Rawalpindi is playing a spoilsport in today's game. The toss has been delayed as the covers are still on. Till the match begins, here's a 'What If' situation for our readers:
What if the match was declared washout yesterday?
Had the rains arrived in Rawalpindi just a day earlier, the clash between New Zealand and Bangladesh might have taken a very different turn. A washout could have forced both teams to split points—an outcome that would’ve thrown a lifeline to Pakistan and Bangladesh, keeping their tournament hopes alive.
AUS vs SA Live Scorecard: Covers still in place
The covers are still firmly in place, and the floodlights continue to blaze—hardly the scene you'd expect for mid-afternoon. For those keeping track, the clock is ticking: the game will start losing overs in an hour, come 3 PM local time.
AUS vs SA Live Scorecard: Toss delayed
Rainfall has delayed the toss in Rawalpindi. These are light showers but the weather is predicted to be like this throughout the game.
AUS vs SA Live Scorecard: South Africa Predicted XI
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (capt), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, and Lungi Ngidi
AUS vs SA Live Scorecard: Australia Predicted XI
Australia's predicted Xi include Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steve Smith (capt), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson
AUS vs SA Live Scorecard: What time is toss?
The toss between Australia and South Africa will be held at 2:00 pm sharp. The match will begin at 2:30 pm.
AUS vs SA Live Scorecard: Head-to-Head
Australia and South Africa have played each other 110 times in ODIs. South Africa has won 55 times, while Australia has won 51 times. One match had no result, and three matches ended in ties. Their most recent match was in the 2023 World Cup semi-final, where Australia won by 3 wickets while chasing 213.
AUS vs SA Live Scorecard: Pitch Report - Favourable to batting side?
The Rawalpindi stadium has hosted 27 ODIs, with teams who batted first winning 14 times, and chasing sides winning 12 times. One match between Pakistan and Zimbabwe ended in a tie. The highest total recorded here is 337/3 by Pakistan against New Zealand. Australia has only played one match at this stadium, back in 1994, which they lost to Pakistan. South Africa has played 6 matches here and won 5 of them.
AUS vs SA Live Scorecard: Rawalpindi Pitch - All about balance
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is known for its balanced pitches, offering a good mix for both batters and bowlers. The pitch usually provides good pace and bounce, making it favorable for fast bowlers early in the game. As the match goes on, the pitch becomes more settled, allowing batters to play more freely.
AUS vs SA Live Scorecard: Date, Time and Venue
Australia will face-off against South Africa today in Rawalpindi. The toss will take place at 2:00 pm and the match will begin at 2:30 pm. Stay tuned with us for all the live coverage on AUS vs SA ICC match today.
AUS vs SA Live Scorecard: Are rain gods going to be merciful today? Weather report here
In not such an exciting update for the match today, it is expected that the rain gods might disrupt the AUS vs SA ICC match today in Rawalpindi. Light showers are predicted to occur throughout the match today. According to weather.com, steady rain is expected with 98% precipitation. A temperature of 17 degree Celsius is expected to be maintained throughout the day, and even the winds are expected to flow at 14 km/h.
Hello and welcome to our live coverage on the much-awaited Australia vs South Africa ICC Championship Trophy 2025 match today. Here, we will bring you the live scorecard along with real-time happenings on the pitch. Stay with us for further updates!