Australia and South Africa will face off in the seventh match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, February 25. Both teams began their campaigns with dominant victories.
South Africa outclassed Afghanistan with a comprehensive 107-run win, showcasing a strong all-round performance. Meanwhile, Australia chased down a record 352-run target against England, securing a thrilling five-wicket victory.
With both teams eyeing a semifinal spot, this clash promises to be an exciting contest. As they prepare for the showdown, let’s take a look at the pitch report.
Rawalpindi Stadium Pitch Report
The Australia vs South Africa match will take place at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, known for being a batting-friendly venue. The pitch is expected to be flat, favoring batters and making high scores likely in the upcoming game.
Rawalpindi last hosted an ODI series in 2023 when Pakistan faced New Zealand. In both matches, batters dominated, with Pakistan successfully chasing 289 in the first game and a massive 337 in the second.
Rawalpindi Stadium Stats
| Total Matches | 27 |
| Matches won batting first | 11 |
| Matches won bowling first | 15 |
| Average 1st innings score | 242 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 214 |
| Highest total recorded | 337/3 (48.2 Ovs) – PAK vs NZ |
| Lowest total recorded | 104/10 (33 Ovs) – ZIM vs SL |
| Highest score chased | 337/3 (48.2 Ovs) – PAK vs NZ |
| Lowest score defended | 206/9 (50 Ovs) – ENG vs PAK |
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