South Africa decimate England to march into semi-finals
Jansen and Mulder shared six wickets before van der Dussen and Klaasen hit fifties in the paltry chase
01/03Result
11th Match, Group B (D/N), ICC Champions Trophy at Karachi, Mar 1 2025
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![England]( "England")
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
181/3 (29.1/50 ov)
Player of the Match
01/03Result
11th Match, Group B (D/N), ICC Champions Trophy at Karachi, Mar 1 2025
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![England]( "England")
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
181/3 (29.1/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
England in ODIs under Buttler: a failed attempt at Morgan's prototype
Different batting line-ups, lack of impact from second spinner, shorter lengths from quicks, and other factors which defined Buttler's era
Jofra Archer a flicker of hope amid England's gloom
"To have him back and to have him fit and excited about playing is a real win for English cricket," Brendon McCullum says
Kumble: 'Quality and variety' make South Africa a complete bowling attack
He also hailed Marco Jansen as 'the complete package' for South Africa
Look past Maharaj at your own peril
Having quietly contributed towards South Africa's qualification for the semi-final, he could have a far bigger role to play in the knockouts
Klaasen scores fifth successive fifty, wants to be 'the best in the world'
Having missed South Africa's previous game with an elbow problem, he returned with a match-winning 64 off 56 balls against England
Stats - England's struggles in 2025 and Buttler's troubles as captain
Saturday's loss to South Africa in Karachi was England's seventh straight defeat in ODIs - their joint-second-longest losing streak in the format
Why Brook captaincy call could define Key and McCullum legacies
England need a new white-ball leader but the risks of over-burdening crucial player are rife
Buttler goes down with the ship as England journey comes full circle
Brendon McCullum hoped to lift his spirits but it seems Jos Buttler could not stir himself for another voyage of discovery
Jos Buttler quits as England's white-ball captain after Champions Trophy exit
"It's the right decision for me and the right decision for the team," Buttler said
Van der Dussen: 'Don't have to be a rocket scientist' to know India have advantage
"If you can stay in one place, stay in one hotel, practise in the same facilities, play in the same stadium, on the same pitches every time, it's definitely an advantage"
McCullum: Buttler's successor will need 'right support' to lead rennaissance
England coach suggests white-ball captain suffered from formats not being prioritised
Group B scenarios: How can Afghanistan qualify? Are South Africa favourites to finish on top?
It's now a three-way battle for semi-finals qualification from Group B, with two games to go
Preview
All-but-through SA hope to pile more misery on out-of-contention England
It will be Jos Buttler's last match in charge, as England face a shake-up after an early exit from this tournament
