Shan Prakash
π Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
π Date & Time: March 1, 2025, 02:00 PM LOCAL
πΉ Match: 11th Match, Group B
π’ Toss: England opted to bat first
π Match Overview
England faced a tough challenge as they took on South Africa in a crucial ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group B match. Opting to bat first, England struggled against the disciplined South African bowling attack and were bowled out for 179 in 38.2 overs.
π England’s Final Score: 179/10 (38.2 overs)
π₯ Englandβs Batting Performance
| π Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Ben Duckett | 24 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 114.29 |
| Jamie Smith | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joe Root | 37 | 44 | 4 | 1 | 84.09 |
| Harry Brook | 19 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 65.52 |
| Jos Buttler | 21 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 48.84 |
| Liam Livingstone | 9 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Jamie Overton | 11 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 55.00 |
| Jofra Archer | 25 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 80.65 |
| Adil Rashid | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 22.22 |
| Saqib Mahmood | 5* | 10 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
π¨ Extras: 18 (b 0, lb 5, w 12, nb 1)
π Total: 179 all out (38.2 overs)
β Fall of Wickets:
1οΈβ£ 9-1 (Philip Salt, 0.6)
2οΈβ£ 20-2 (Jamie Smith, 2.3)
3οΈβ£ 37-3 (Ben Duckett, 6.4)
4οΈβ£ 99-4 (Harry Brook, 16.5)
5οΈβ£ 103-5 (Joe Root, 17.3)
6οΈβ£ 114-6 (Liam Livingstone, 20.4)
7οΈβ£ 129-7 (Jamie Overton, 25.3)
8οΈβ£ 171-8 (Jofra Archer, 34.5)
9οΈβ£ 173-9 (Jos Buttler, 35.3)
π₯ All Out (Adil Rashid, 38.2)
π― South Africaβs Bowling Performance
| π£ Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Marco Jansen | 7 | 0 | 39 | 3 | 5.60 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 7 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 4.70 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 7 | 1 | 42 | 1 | 6.00 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 7.2 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 3.40 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 10 | 1 | 35 | 2 | 3.50 |
π Bowling Star: Marco Jansen struck early, dismantling Englandβs top order and finishing with 3 wickets!
π Key Moments & Highlights
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Marco Jansen’s explosive start β Removed England’s top 3 within the powerplay!
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Joe Root’s resistance β Held England’s innings together with a fighting 37.
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Mulder & Maharaj’s control β Kept England in check with crucial breakthroughs.
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England’s collapse β From 99-4 to 179 all out, a batting implosion.
π’ What Next?
With just 179 runs to chase, South Africa will feel confident. But can England fight back with early wickets?
π Who will win? Drop your predictions below! π₯π
