Covers are on the bottom because of rain forward of the Champions Trophy conflict between South Africa and Australia on the Rawalpindi cricket stadium on February 25, 2025. — X
The continued showers in Rawalpindi have delayed the toss of Champions Trophy 2025 match between Australia and South Africa, which was slated to happen at 1:30pm right now (Tuesday).
The sport is more likely to be affected by rain, which is able to proceed in intervals all through the day, as predicted by the Pakistan Meteorological Division (PMD). Based on the climate forecast, Rawalpindi is predicted to expertise a cloudy and funky day with intermittent afternoon showers.
There’s a 64% likelihood of precipitation, with an estimated 0.10 inches of rainfall anticipated over roughly two hours.
Whereas cloud cowl might be at 100%, thunderstorms are usually not anticipated. Because the showers proceed, the stadium employees have lined the sector with sheets.
Each groups head into this match with profitable momentum, having emerged victorious of their opening fixtures of the match.
Australia started their marketing campaign with a exceptional victory over England on the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Batting first, England posted a record-breaking complete of 351/8, the very best in Champions Trophy historical past.
Ben Duckett starred with the bat, scoring a sensational 165 off 143 deliveries. Nonetheless, Australia chased down the goal in simply 47.3 overs, due to a dominant batting show.
Josh Inglis led the cost with a blistering 120 off 86 balls, whereas Alex Carey contributed a strong 69 off 63. Glenn Maxwell performed an important cameo, smashing 32 off 15 deliveries to seal the win.
In the meantime, South Africa registered a complete 107-run victory over Afghanistan. The Proteas posted 315/6 earlier than bowling out Afghanistan for 208. Ryan Rickelton was the standout performer, scoring 103 off 106 balls.
Captain Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, and Aiden Markram additionally chipped in with half-centuries to information their aspect to a commanding complete.
Taking part in XI
Australia: Steve Smith (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Brief, Adam Zampa.
Travelling reserve: Cooper Connolly.
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosch.
Travelling reserve: Kwena Maphaka
