Another injury issue for South Africa was that their seasoned batter Aiden Markram complained of hamstring pain during their continuous ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 game against England here at the National Bank Stadium on Saturday.
Serving as South Africa’s stand-in captain since Temba Bavuma was absent, Markram left the field during England’s innings. Wicketkeeper Heinrich Klaasen seized control of the side in his absence. The analysts on the television stream confirmed the situation during England’s 31st over.
Markram is scheduled to miss the whole remaining games against England, however the degree of his injury remains unknown. The International Cricket Council (ICC) claims he will just bat in the second innings should need.
With half-centuries struck by South Africa’s Klaasen and Rassie van der Dussen, who were chasing a modest 180 on the crease, this narrative was filed and South Africa was on route for a decisive victory.
Choosing to bat first, England’s meager 179 in 38.2 overs came from a team-wide bowling effort. Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder, who took three wickets apiece, led the bowling effort for South Africa; Keshav Maharaj added two wickets.
In-form veteran Joe Root top-scored for England with a gritty 37 off 44 deliveries, followed by Jofra Archer and Ben Duckett, who sedated 27 and 24, respectively. For the less experienced, South Africa has already reserved their spot in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals after they bowled England under 207 runs.
Following the group stage’s completion will help them ascertain their opposition in the knockout round.
