England opts to bat first after winning toss against South Africa

England won the toss and opted to bat first in their 2025 ICC Champions Trophy clash against South Africa in Karachi.

The match, scheduled to take place at the National Bank Cricket Stadium on Saturday, marks the eleventh encounter of the tournament.

In terms of head-to-head statistics, England and South Africa have faced off 70 times in ODIs. South Africa holds a slight edge with 34 victories, while England has won 30 times.

The two teams have also seen five matches end without a result, and one match was tied.

When it comes to the ICC Champions Trophy, England and South Africa have clashed on four occasions.

Both teams have won two matches each in this prestigious competition, showcasing the competitive nature of their encounters.

With the toss in their favour, England will look to build a solid total, while South Africa will aim to chase it down and take an important step towards the semifinals.

Playing XIs

South Africa:

Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen(w), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi

England:

Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith(w), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler(c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood