South Africa tops Group B of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy defeating England, while Arshdeep Singh is likely to return to the Indian ODI team against New Zealand. The PCB announced ticket refunds for washed-out matches, and Delhi Capitals qualified for the WPL playoffs after a decisive win against RCB.
In the latest cricket updates, South Africa emerged as the frontrunners in Group B of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy following a significant victory over England. Arshdeep Singh is anticipated to make a comeback to India’s ODI lineup in their upcoming match against New Zealand. Meanwhile, the Delhi Capitals triumphed over RCB by nine wickets, reinforcing their position in the WPL 2025 playoffs.
In a decisive match, South Africa defeated England by seven wickets, marking a standout performance as they topped the Group B points table. Jos Buttler, in his last match as captain, chose to bat after winning the toss, but the team faltered, collapsing for 179 runs with Joe Root scoring just 37. The South African bowlers, Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder, each took three wickets, leading to England’s downfall.
Responding quickly, South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen and Heinrich Klaasen provided stellar performances with the bat. Van der Dussen stabilized the innings while Klaasen scored rapidly, and they both achieved half-centuries, allowing their team to chase down the target with ease in just 29.1 overs at Karachi’s National Stadium.
For India, senior fast bowler Mohammed Shami may be rested from the upcoming match against New Zealand, with Arshdeep Singh likely stepping in. Shami’s potential rest follows his recent return from injury, while Arshdeep, who has only played nine ODIs, looks to regain his position after being absent since the last series against England.
In coaching news, former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq is favored to succeed Aaqib Javed as Pakistan’s head coach. Following a disappointing campaign during the home Champions Trophy, where they lost every match, Mushtaq’s appointment could mark a significant shift in Pakistan’s cricket strategy.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced full ticket refunds for two ICC Champions Trophy matches canceled due to rain at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Fans will receive refunds for the matches that did not commence before the toss, including a fixture against Bangladesh and the match between Australia and South Africa.
On the WPL front, Delhi Capitals convincingly defeated RCB by nine wickets, securing their playoff spot. RCB set a target of 147 runs, led by Ellyse Perry’s 60 runs, but the Capitals responded strongly. Shafali Verma showcased her form with a stunning 80 runs off 43 balls, aided by Jess Jonassen’s unbeaten 61, completing the chase with 15.3 overs to spare.
In summary, South Africa leads Group B after a strong win against England, while India may see Arshdeep Singh return to their ODI squad. Pakistan’s coaching situation is changing, with Saqlain Mushtaq poised to take over. The PCB is offering refunds for match cancellations, and the Delhi Capitals have secured their place in the WPL playoffs with a dominant victory over RCB.
Original Source: cricket.one
