Not many games are left in CT 2025, but an important match awaits, especially for the South African team, as their last game against Australia was abandoned. That makes this upcoming match crucial for the Proteas. For England, there is nothing to gain, as they first lost to Australia and then to Afghanistan, meaning they are no longer in the semi-final race. However, for South Africa, a lot is at stake. Yes, they are on top of Group B, but if they lose this game and Afghanistan thumps Australia, things could get really interesting. For now, the Proteas have their fate in their hands, and they will look to capitalise on it. So, how is the National Bank Stadium surface expected to play? Take a look at the pitch report.
National Bank Stadium pitch report
So, it is going to be quite similar to the last few games here, where we saw plenty of runs and batters dominated. Once again, we can expect both the South African and English lineups to capitalise on the surface, as it provides good pace and bounce, which gives batters an advantage. While there is some initial movement for seam bowlers, the pitch generally favours the batters, and a score of over 300 runs is expected once again.
National Bank Stadium ODI stats
| Stat | Value |
| Total matches | 80 |
| Matches won batting first | 38 |
| Matches won bowling first | 39 |
| Average 1st innings score | 241 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 205 |
| Highest total recorded | 374/4 (50 Ovs) – India vs Hong Kong |
| Lowest total recorded | 93/10 (40.4 Ovs) – Pakistan Women vs Sri Lanka Women |
| Highest score chased | 355/4 (49 Ovs) – Pakistan vs South Africa |
| Lowest score defended | 123/10 (45.2 Ovs) – Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women |
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