AUS vs SA Match Prediction: Who Will Win Match 7? ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Australia will be locking horns against South Africa in the seventh game of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The game is scheduled to be played on Tuesday (February 25) at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Both teams are eyeing their second win in as many games in the tournament. South Africa started their campaign with a thumping 107-run win over Afghanistan. On the other hand, Australia began their campaign with a 5-wicket win over England.

So, as Australia and South Africa gear up for the upcoming game, we are taking a look at all the major predictions of the game.

AUS vs SA Match Prediction: Who Will Win Match 7? ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Match Details

Match: AUS vs SA, match 7

Date: February 25, 2025

Time: 02:30 PM IST

Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Live streaming: JioStar

Live broadcast: Star Sports, Sports18

AUS vs SA Match Prediction—Head-to-Head Record

South Africa have maintained an upper hand in the AUS vs SA rivalry. Out of the 110 ODIs between the two teams so far, South Africa have won 55 while Australia have won 51. 3 ODIs between the two teams ended in a tie while one match ended with no result.

Even in recent games, the Proteas have done better than Australia in AUS vs SA ODIs. Out of the last 5 ODIs between the two teams, South Africa have won 4 while Australia have managed to win just 1.

Total ODI Matches Played: 45

Australia Won: 11

South Africa Won: 33

Last 5 Matches: Australia - 1 win | South Africa - 4 wins

Pitch Report & Conditions

Batting-friendly: The surface at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is expected to be flat and the bowlers are likely to struggle. On the other hand, the batsmen will get ideal conditions to bat and will be looking to make the most of it.

Average 1st Innings Score: 217- The average first innings total at the venue is 217 runs. However, the recent games at the venue have been high-scoring ones and the upcoming game could also turn out to be a run-fest.

Chasing Record:

The chasing teams have a slightly better record than teams batting first at the venue. Out of the 26 ODIs played at the venue so far, teams batting second have won 14 times while teams batting first have won 12 times.

Weather Report

The weather report for the AUS vs SA game is not promising. There is a prediction of rain throughout the day in Rawalpindi. During the game, the chances of rain will be between 50-70 percent. The temperature is expected to hover around 15 degrees Celsius throughout the game.

AUS vs SA Match Prediction - Australia and South Africa Probable XIs

Australia Playing 11:

Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson

South Africa Playing 11:

Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi

Form and Fitness

Neither Australia nor South Africa have any major injury concerns ahead of the upcoming game.

Score Prediction

AUS vs SA Players to perform prediction

AUS - Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Adam Zampa, and Nathan Ellis will be the key players for Australia.

SA - Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, and Kagiso Rabada will be the key players for South Africa.

AUS vs SA Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for AUS in the match: Travis Head or Josh Inglis

Who will score the most runs for SA in the match: Ryan Rickelton or Heinrich Klaasen

AUS vs SA Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for AUS in the match: Nathan Ellis or Adam Zampa

Who will pick the most wickets for SA in the match: Kagiso Rabada or Marco Jansen

Conclusion: Who will win the match?

South Africa will start the game as slight favorites and are expected to beat Australia.