Beyond Dawlish

South Africa is set to compete in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, facing formidable opponents in the group stage. South Africa ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match dates and venues have been confirmed, and below is a detailed overview of South Africa's fixtures, venues, and match timings.

Group Stage Matches

1. South Africa vs. Afghanistan

• Date: February 21, 2025
• Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
• Time: 11:30 AM South Africa Standard Time (SAST)

2. South Africa vs. Australia

• Date: February 25, 2025
• Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
• Time: 11:30 AM SAST

3. South Africa vs. England

• Date: March 1, 2025
• Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
• Time: 11:30 AM SAST

Venue Details

• National Stadium, Karachi

  • Country: Pakistan
  • City: Karachi
  • Matches Hosted: 2 (South Africa vs. Afghanistan, South Africa vs. England)

• Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

  • Country: Pakistan
  • City: Rawalpindi
  • Matches Hosted: 1 (South Africa vs. Australia)

Match Timings

All matches are scheduled to start at 11:30 AM SAST, which corresponds to 09:30 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST) and 07:30 AM GMT. This timing ensures optimal viewing hours for fans in South Africa and aligns with local time in Pakistan.

Knockout Stage

Should South Africa advance beyond the group stage, the semi-finals are scheduled for March 4 and 5, 2025, with the final set for March 9, 2025. The venues for these matches will be determined based on the teams that qualify.

South Africa Squad

As of January 2025, the South African Cricket Board announced a 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy, featuring 10 players who participated in the 2023 World Cup in India. The team will be led by Captain Temba Bavuma, with key players including Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi, both returning from injuries. The squad aims to leverage its experience to perform strongly in the tournament.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 presents a significant opportunity for South Africa to showcase their cricketing prowess on the global stage. Fans will be eagerly anticipating how the team performs against some of the world's best cricketing nations.