Australia vs South Africa, ODI, 7th Match, Group B, February 25, 2025 - Match Info

Both teams have strong batting lineups and that raises the expectations of a high-scoring clash. Whenever these two teams lock horns in an ICC event, there’s always excitement and thrill around! In the 2023 ODI WC semi-final, the Proteas were restricted to a modest score of 212 by Australia. The Protean bowlers however put their best foot forward and pushed the Aussies to the hilt. Australia managed to scamper through to a tense 3-wicket victory in the death overs. Will we see a run-fest this time around? Whichever team wins today, they will bolster their chances to make it to the semi-finals. The team losing today’s contest will face a do-or-die situation in their final group game. Let’s hope the rain clouds stay away. Toss and team lineups will be announced shortly...

South Africa, on the other hand, won their opening game with flying colours. They have been exposed against quality spin in the past but their batters ensured that they kept the Afghani spinners largely at bay. Rickelton’s brilliant century laid the foundation while their middle-order put in a solid performance. The Proteas defended 315 with consummate ease, scripting a 107-run win that boosted their net run-rate to a nicety. South Africa are also missing a few of their key seamers in this tournament but their bowling performance against Afghanistan was terrific. Their seamers prospered while their lone spinner in Maharaj was frugal.