South Africa dismantled England by seven wickets at National Bank Stadium, Karachi. The Proteas secured their semifinal spot with a commanding victory.
England's Batting Struggles
179
All Out
England's total in 38.2 overs
37
Top Score
Joe Root's contribution
England's innings crumbled quickly. Jansen removed Salt (8) and Smith (0) early. Root tried anchoring but fell at 10.3. Archer's late resistance (25) wasn't enough.
South Africa's Dominant Chase
- Early Setback: Stubbs fell for a duck.
- Solid Start: Ricketton provided 27 runs.
- Partnership: Van der Dussen (72*) and Klaasen (64) dominated.
- Finish: Miller smashed a six to seal the win.
Key Takeaways from the Match
South Africa's Strengths
- Balanced bowling attack
- Composed batting performance
- Secured semifinal spot
England's Weaknesses
- Another batting collapse
- Only Archer and Rashid were effective
- Must win next match
Head-to-Head Record
Total matches played: 71. South Africa leads with 36 wins (50.7%). England has 30 wins (42.3%). One match tied, five had no result.
What's Next & Player of the Match
South Africa
Semifinal spot secured. Can experiment with lineup.
England
Must win next match. Batting needs immediate resolution.
Player of the Match
Marco Jansen - 3/39 in 7 overs.
The match took place at National Bank Stadium, Karachi on March 1, 2025. England won the toss and elected to bat.