England won the toss and decided to bat first in their final group match in the ICC Champions Trophy Group B match against [Opponent] at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on Saturday. With a semi-final spot still up for grabs, this game holds immense significance, especially for South Africa, who are eyeing a direct qualification. Meanwhile, Aiden Markram walked in to flip the coin for South Africa, sparking confusions regarding the availability of their captain from Temba Bavuma. He also informed that Trustan Stubbs will be opening for South Africa. Apart from Bavuma, Tony de Zorzi has also missed the squad for a certain illness and Henrich Klassen will be replacing him. England captain Jos Buttler too informed that Saqib Mahmood will be playing their final match in CT25, as Mark Wood has been sidelined due to injury. Australia has already secured a place in the knockout stage, leaving just one slot open from Group B. South Africa and Afghanistan remain in contention, making this match a do-or-die situation for the Proteas. Meanwhile, England, having suffered back-to-back defeats against Australia and Afghanistan, are out of the race and will aim to end their campaign on a high. A win for South Africa will guarantee their place in the semifinals. However, a loss would open the door for Afghanistan, who shared points with Australia after a washed-out game on Friday. South Africa, with their superior Net Run Rate (NRR), remains in control of their destiny. Read also: KL Rahul on Rishabh Pant Competition Ahead of NZ Clash – CTC 2025 England Seeks Redemption, South Africa Target Semis England’s campaign in this tournament has been forgettable, with inconsistent performances leading to early elimination. The defending ODI champions have struggled in the 50-over format, and their over-reliance on Joe Root has further exposed their batting vulnerabilities. Their loss to Afghanistan not only sealed their fate but also strengthened the Asian side’s hopes of a semi-final spot. On the other hand, South Africa have looked dominant in their only completed game so far, thrashing Afghanistan by 107 runs. Ryan Rickelton’s century and key contributions from Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, and Aiden Markram powered them to a massive total before their bowlers wrapped up the contest efficiently. Playing XI for England and South Africa: England: Ben Duckett, Phil Salt, Jamie Smith (WK), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (C), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood South Africa: Tristan Stubbs. Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (C), Heinrich Klaasen (WK), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada,Lungi Ngidi