Karachi weather report: Will rain play spoilsport in England vs South Africa match today?

England will face South Africa in the 11th match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the National Stadium in Karachi today.

With England already knocked out after back-to-back losses, South Africa has a strong chance of securing a semi-final spot.

While England’s batting has shown promise, their bowling has struggled. South Africa, meanwhile, impressed in their win against Afghanistan, with their pace attack delivering a dominant performance. However, their second match against Australia was washed out due to rain.

SA vs Eng: Karachi weather report

As per Accuweather, conditions in Karachi on Saturday are expected to be pleasant for cricket, with temperatures around 30°C. The forecast for rain stands at zero per cent. The presence of dew in the evening could play a crucial role, favouring teams chasing under lights.

Eng vs SA: National Bank Stadium pitch report

The Karachi surface has presented an interesting challenge for both batters and bowlers. The pitch features a mix of grass and visible cracks, offering assistance to pacers who put in the extra effort.

Given that both England and South Africa boast quality fast bowlers, the side that executes its bowling plans better could have the advantage.

The toss-winning captain is likely to opt for bowling first to exploit the wet conditions later in the game.

South Africa vs England Squads

South Africa: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Heinrich Klaasen, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch.

England: Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Harry Brook, Rehan Ahmed, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood.