Van der Dussen shines as South Africa rout England: 2025 CT No 11 ENG v RSA (Karachi)

Rassie van der Dussen scored an unbeaten 72 as South Africa secured a seven-wicket win over England to book a semi-final place at the Champions Trophy.

England, electing to bat, were bowled out for 179 in 38.2 overs. Joe Root's 37 was the highest score. Buttler made 21.

South Africa reached their target with 125 balls to spare following a 127-run third-wicket stand between Klaasen (64) and Van der Dussen (72no).

South Africa 181 for 3 (Van der Dussen 72*, Klaasen 64, Archer 2-55) beat England 179 (Root 37, Archer 25, Mulder 3-25, Jansen 3-39) by seven wickets.

March 2025.