South Africa Team Probably playing 11 for ICC champions trophy 2025 (CT 2025)
Temba Bavuma (c), Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi
South Africa match schedule in ICC Champions trophy 2025 (CT 2025)
Date
Day
Match Details
Venue
Match Start Time (GMT)
Match Start Time (Local)
Feb 21
Fri
Afghanistan vs South Africa, 3rd Match, Group B
National Stadium, Karachi
09:00 AM GMT
02:00 PM LOCAL
Feb 25
Tue
Australia vs South Africa, 7th Match, Group B
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
09:00 AM GMT
02:00 PM LOCAL
Mar 01
Sat
South Africa vs England, 11th Match, Group B
National Stadium, Karachi
09:00 AM GMT
02:00 PM LOCAL
South Africa’s Performance in the ICC Champions Trophy: A Detailed Analysis
The ICC Champions Trophy was an elite international cricket tournament that ran from 1998 to 2017, second only to the ICC Cricket World Cup in significance. South Africa has had a mixed history in the competition, achieving notable success but also facing disappointments. Their most significant achievement came in 1998 when they won the inaugural tournament. However, despite their strong teams, they struggled in later editions, often failing to progress beyond the semi-finals and group stages.
1998 ICC KnockOut Trophy (Bangladesh) – Champions
The inaugural edition, known as the ICC KnockOut Trophy, saw South Africa claim their first and only ICC trophy to date.
Quarter-finals: Defeated England convincingly.
Semi-finals: Overcame Sri Lanka, with Jacques Kallis delivering an exceptional all-round performance.
Final: Faced the West Indies, where Kallis starred again with both bat and ball, securing a famous victory.
This triumph remains a highlight in South African cricket history, showcasing their strength and ability to dominate world cricket.
South Africa entered the 2000 tournament as defending champions but suffered a disappointing exit.
Lost to India in the quarter-finals, with Sourav Ganguly’s century proving decisive.
The early exit was a setback, given their strong squad.
2002 ICC Champions Trophy (Sri Lanka) – Semi-finals
South Africa bounced back in 2002, making it to the semi-finals.
Performed well in the group stage, defeating Pakistan and Bangladesh.
In the semi-finals, they lost to India in a rain-affected match where Virender Sehwag played a match-winning knock.
2004 ICC Champions Trophy (England) – Group Stage Exit
This edition was a major disappointment for South Africa.
They were eliminated in the group stage after losses to West Indies and England.
A poor batting display led to their early exit.
2006 ICC Champions Trophy (India) – Semi-finals
A strong campaign saw South Africa reaching the semi-finals again.
Wins against Sri Lanka and Pakistan helped them advance.
However, they suffered a semi-final loss to West Indies, with Chris Gayle’s dominant batting performance proving too much.
2009 ICC Champions Trophy (South Africa) – Group Stage Exit
As hosts, South Africa were one of the favorites but failed to progress beyond the group stage.
Defeated Sri Lanka, but losses to England and New Zealand ended their campaign early.
A major disappointment considering their home advantage.
2013 ICC Champions Trophy (England) – Semi-finals
South Africa reached the semi-finals but continued their knockout stage struggles.
Qualified from the group stage with wins over Pakistan and West Indies.
In the semi-finals, they faced England and suffered a heavy defeat.
2017 ICC Champions Trophy (England) – Group Stage Exit
The 2017 tournament was another letdown for South Africa.
Won against Sri Lanka, but lost to Pakistan and India.
Another early exit, continuing their trend of underperforming in ICC tournaments.
Overall Performance Summary
Year
Performance
1998
Champions
2000
Quarter-finals
2002
Semi-finals
2004
Group Stage
2006
Semi-finals
2009
Group Stage
2013
Semi-finals
2017
Group Stage
Key Players in South Africa’s Champions Trophy History
Several South African cricketers have played key roles in their Champions Trophy campaigns:
Jacques Kallis (1998, 2002, 2006): Man of the Tournament in 1998, instrumental in multiple editions.
AB de Villiers (2009-2017): A consistent performer with the bat.
Hashim Amla (2009-2017): Played crucial knocks in later tournaments.
Dale Steyn (2009-2017): South Africa’s premier fast bowler in key editions.
South Africa’s History
South Africa’s Champions Trophy journey has been a rollercoaster. Their 1998 victory remains their crowning achievement, but they struggled to replicate that success in later editions. Semi-final exits in 2002, 2006, and 2013 highlight their inability to cross the final hurdle, and group stage eliminations in 2004, 2009, and 2017 showcased inconsistency in ICC tournaments.
Despite their setbacks, South Africa has consistently fielded strong teams, and their legacy in the tournament remains significant. Their struggles in knockout matches are often cited as part of the broader narrative of their challenges in ICC tournaments. However, their victory in 1998 remains a cherished memory and a testament to their cricketing prowess.
