{"id":21192,"date":"2025-03-01T06:00:11","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T06:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.netbet.co.uk\/blog\/?p=21192"},"modified":"2025-02-27T12:03:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T12:03:49","slug":"icc-champions-trophy-2025-south-africa-vs-england-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.netbet.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/03\/01\/icc-champions-trophy-2025-south-africa-vs-england-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa vs England Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">England are playing for nothing but pride in their final match of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Three Lions cannot progress from the group stage after suffering back-to-back defeats against Australia and Afghanistan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Africa\u2019s place in the final four is all but secured, but they will want to finish with a victory to ensure top spot and potentially avoid a semi-final clash against tournament favourites India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out NetBet\u2019s match preview, complete with the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/sport.netbet.co.uk\/cricket\/\">cricket odds<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/sport.netbet.co.uk\/\">sports betting<\/a> tips.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>South Africa vs England Preview<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">England\u2019s shock failure against Afghanistan on Wednesday was a sad reminder of their decline in ODI cricket since winning the 2019 World Cup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jos Buttler\u2019s side were woeful in the field during the second half of Afghanistan\u2019s innings, which allowed the opposition to post a huge score.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joe Root\u2019s well-made century in the chase proved to be all in vain as the Three Lions were bowled out in Lahore and condemned to defeat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So Saturday\u2019s meeting with South Africa in Karachi is about salvaging some pride and it will perhaps prove to be a farewell match for the likes of Root and captain Jos Buttler, veterans who will go down as two of the nation&#8217;s all-time greats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In contrast, the South Africans thrashed Afghanistan in their opener and then saw a match vs Australia in Rawalpindi sadly rained off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But that means Temba Bavuma&#8217;s talented outfit are well-rested, with England having to contend with a number of injury and fatigue issues. Fast bowler Mark Wood and all-rounder Liam Livingstone both struggled with knocks in the defeat to Afghanistan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last time these two sides met in a 50-over match was at the 2023 World Cup, a contest in Mumbai which saw South Africa record a sensational 229-run victory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">England head coach Brendon McCullum will be eager to avoid a repeat performance\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>South Africa vs England Odds<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>*All odds are subject to change<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Africa are understandably the favourites here at odds of 1.76, while wounded England are priced at 1.94 to claim a morale-boosting victory.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>South Africa vs England Betting Tips<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Africa Top Batter &#8211; Ryan Rickelton @ 5.00<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening batsman Rickleton has been in fine touch of late and hit a brilliant century in the win over Afghanistan. South Africa\u2019s batting line up is strong, but it is hard to look past Rickleton as the biggest wicket of the lot right now.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">England Top Batter &#8211; Joe Root @ 4.50<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Root looked to be guiding England to victory against Afghanistan, until fatigue set in and he was dismissed by Azmatullah Omarzai for 120. Now 34 years of age, this could well be Root\u2019s last ODI, as he may choose to focus solely on Tests. So the Yorkshireman will want to bow out in style!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A century to be scored in the match &#8211; Yes @ 1.80<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This edition of the ICC Champions Trophy has been loaded with centuries and we expect another one to be added to the tally in Karachi. Rickleton, Root, Buttler and many other brilliant batters can inflict more punishment on the bowlers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When you choose NetBet Sport, you can enjoy a whole range of top-quality sports and markets. Whatever you choose, always remember to bet responsibly. Here at NetBet, player wellbeing is our number one priority \u2013 check out our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/help.netbet.co.uk\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/14719792432668-Safer-Gambling\">Responsible Gambling tips and tools page<\/a>\u00a0for more information. When the fun stops, stop.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>England are playing for nothing but pride in their final match of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The Three Lions cannot progress from the group stage after suffering back-to-back defeats against Australia and Afghanistan. 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