Australia, South Africa face off in high-stakes clash today
Cricket
Both teams have secured victories in their opening matches
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) - A thrilling encounter is set to take place today (Tuesday) in the ICC Champions Trophy as Australia and South Africa go head-to-head in Rawalpindi.
Both teams, part of Group B, have secured victories in their opening matches—Australia defeated England, while South Africa overcame Afghanistan. A win in this match will significantly boost the chances of qualifying for the semi-finals.
Ahead of the match, both teams engaged in intense training sessions. South Africa’s captain, Temba Bavuma, acknowledged Australia’s strong record in ICC tournaments and emphasised the importance of setting a big target after winning the toss.
Meanwhile, Australian batter Alex Carey, in a pre-match press conference, highlighted Pakistan’s high-scoring pitches and expressed confidence in maintaining their winning combination without any changes.
The match is scheduled to begin at 2 PM.
