South Africa is set to take on England in their final Group B match of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Saturday in Karachi. With Australia already securing a semi-final spot, only one place remains, and the battle for qualification has come down to South Africa and Afghanistan.
A narrow eight-run loss to Afghanistan earlier in the tournament officially ended England’s chances of making it to the semi-finals. However, that result kept Afghanistan’s hopes alive, making this clash between South Africa and England a decisive one for Group B’s second semi-finalist.
How the Semi-Final Scenario Stands
On Friday, rain washed out the highly anticipated Afghanistan vs Australia match, forcing both teams to share a point. This result confirmed Australia’s place in the semi-finals, while Afghanistan and South Africa’s fate now depends on this final Group B showdown.
- If South Africa wins, they will qualify for the semi-finals as the second team from Group B, eliminating Afghanistan.
- However, if South Africa loses, Afghanistan will still have a mathematical chance to advance, depending on Net Run Rate (NRR) calculations.
South Africa vs England: A Must-Watch Encounter
With so much at stake, South Africa will aim to dominate and secure their place in the final four, while England, despite their elimination, will look to end their campaign on a high.
Cricket fans worldwide will glue themselves to this thrilling contest, as it could determine whether the Proteas march forward or Afghanistan sneaks into the semi-finals.
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