South Africa will look to secure its place in the semifinals when it takes on England in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on Saturday. The Proteas, who began their campaign with a victory over Afghanistan before their match against Australia was washed out, need to win or avoid a heavy defeat to confirm their last-four spot.
For England, the tournament has already ended in disappointment. Jos Buttler’s side suffered consecutive losses against Australia and Afghanistan, eliminating them from the competition. This will also be Buttler’s last match as England’s white-ball captain, following his decision to step down.
ENG vs SA head-to-head record
In ODIs, South Africa holds a slight edge over England, winning 34 of the 70 matches played, while England has claimed 30 victories. The two sides have met four times in the ICC Champions Trophy, with two wins each.
Overall ODI Record
- Matches Played: 70
- South Africa Won: 34
- England Won: 30
- No Result: 5
- Tied: 1
- Last Meeting: South Africa won by 229 runs (Mumbai, 2023)
ICC Champions Trophy Record
- Matches Played: 4
- South Africa Won: 2
- England Won: 2
- Last Meeting: England won by 7 wickets (The Oval, 2013)
Highest & Lowest Scores in ODIs
- South Africa’s highest score vs England: 399/7 (50 overs, 2023)
- South Africa’s lowest score vs England: 83 all out (23 overs, 2008)
- England’s highest score vs South Africa: 399/9 (50 overs, 2016)
- England’s lowest score vs South Africa: 103 all out (41 overs, 1999)
Top Individual Performances in ENG vs SA ODIs
- Highest individual score for South Africa: Hashim Amla – 150 (124 balls)
- Best bowling figures for South Africa: Andrew Hall – 5/18 (10 overs)
- Highest individual score for England: Jos Buttler – 131 (127 balls)
- Best bowling figures for England: Jofra Archer – 6/40 (9.1 overs)
Most Runs in ENG vs SA ODIs
| Batter | Innings | Runs | Avg. | S/R | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacques Kallis (SA) | 38 | 1054 | 31.93 | 65.46 | 107 |
| Hashim Amla (SA) | 21 | 976 | 51.36 | 87.45 | 150 |
| Quinton de Kock (SA) | 18 | 906 | 56.62 | 98.15 | 138* |
| AB de Villiers (SA) | 29 | 862 | 37.47 | 86.80 | 121 |
| Graeme Smith (SA) | 23 | 849 | 40.42 | 82.42 | 141 |
Most Wickets in ENG vs SA ODIs
| Bowler | Innings | Wickets | Avg. | Econ. | BBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Gough (ENG) | 29 | 51 | 21.25 | 3.82 | 4/29 |
| Shaun Pollock (SA) | 30 | 40 | 21.77 | 3.33 | 5/20 |
| James Anderson (ENG) | 20 | 32 | 21.28 | 4.61 | 5/23 |
| Allan Donald (SA) | 14 | 31 | 19.41 | 4.66 | 4/17 |
| Stuart Broad (ENG) | 12 | 25 | 18.68 | 4.95 | 5/23 |
With South Africa aiming for a semifinal berth and England hoping to end its campaign on a high, this match promises to be a high-stakes encounter in Karachi.
