South Africa vs England: Bavuma,Tony de Zorzi Miss Key Match, Klaasen, Stubbs Replace Them
South Africa faces England in a crucial 2025 Champions Trophy Group B match, with Temba Bavuma and Tony de Zorzi absent due to illness.
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Temba Bavuma and Tony de Zorzi missed South Africa's crucial Group B match against England in the 2025 Champions Trophy due to illness. Aiden Markram, who led the toss, confirmed their absence before the game on March 1 at Karachi's National Stadium.
Heinrich Klaasen and Tristan Stubbs were brought in as replacements, with Stubbs opening the batting alongside Ryan Rickelton, fresh off a century against Afghanistan. Klaasen, who missed the previous match due to an elbow injury, returned for this key game.
South Africa is still fighting for a spot in the semi-finals, with only one team—either South Africa or Afghanistan—able to qualify. Australia has already secured their place in the top four. England, who are already out of the competition, made one change, bringing in fast bowler Saqib Mahmood to replace Mark Wood, who is dealing with a knee issue. England is playing for pride in their final match of the tournament.
In a press conference with head coach Brendon McCullum, Jos Buttler announced he would step down as England's white-ball captain after the tournament, making this his last match as captain.
Predicted XI for South Africa vs. England:
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.
