Australia vs South Africa - Champions Trophy Betting Preview, Tips and Odds

Australia and South Africa will play an important group B fixture in the Champions Trophy this week. We have expert cricket betting insight for you ahead of this crucial match – and have highlighted the best odds as to archrivals clash again in ODI cricket.

Australia vs South Africa Betting Tips and Predictions

Make use of our top betting tips and predictions for this Champions Trophy group game. We look at recent ODI form, probable XIs, head-to-head records, and other useful information to inform your betting choices. Explore more of our best bets for this match.

Josh Inglis for Top Australia Batter

Josh Inglis has been in superb form lately and hit a maiden ODI century against England last week. The conditions he experienced in Lahore should be similar to Rawalpindi – the venue for this Champions Trophy fixture between Australia and South Africa. Inglis is priced at 7.00 to be Australia’s top batter in this match. Alternatively, Travis Head at 3.75 in the same market could be a decent pick.

$7.00 with bet365

Lungi Ngidi for Top South Africa Bowler

Lungi Ngidi took two important wickets in South Africa’s recent win over Afghanistan. He is one away from achieving 100 wickets in the intermediate format of the international game. Ngidi is bowling with good pace and accuracy, but importantly, has excellent variations in challenging conditions. He is priced at 4.00 to be South Africa’s top bowler in this match.

$4.00 with bet365

Ben Dwarshuis for Player of the Match

Dwarshuis is one of the best left-arm seamers at the Champions Trophy. He impressed with three key wickets against England recently. Big performances among the fast bowlers could define this fixture – and decide the result. Dwarshuis is at long odds of 19.00 to be the player of the match.

$19.00 with bet365

Australia vs South Africa Odds

Our experts are here to help you discover the best cricket betting sites for your wagers. Betting on the best prices can make your experience that much better. Comparing the best cricket betting sites – and knowing what each is offering – should give you an advantage.

Australia are the favourites to win this match. They are priced higher with Unibet compared to bet365 and Palmerbet. If you think South Africa will win this fixture, they have a higher price with bet365.

Champions Trophy

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan

Australia

Home: 1.75

vs.

25/02/2025
20:00

South Africa

Away: 2.10

Bookmaker	Home	Away
bet365	1.73	2.10
Unibet	1.75	2.08
Palmerbet	1.72	2.05

Australia vs South Africa Betting Preview

Australia are a formidable ODI unit and are full of confidence after pulling off a record run chase against England earlier in the Champions Trophy. They are serious title contenders and are showing why early in the tournament.

Even without several sidelined players, including Pat Cummins, Mitchell Marsh and Mitchell Starc, Australia’s seam attack is in solid collective form. Keep an eye on the performances of Ben Dwarshuis and Spencer Johnson, in particular, against South Africa.

The Proteas were convincing in their opening match of this year’s Champions Trophy, pushing past Afghanistan with relative ease. They can take momentum from that victory into this match against admittedly stronger opposition.

South Africa are also without a few star fast bowlers, including Anrich Nortje and Gerald Coetzee. But they have a world-class limited-overs spinner in Keshav Maharaj and a couple of promising all-rounders in Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder.

Team News

Australia won’t likely change their XI that beat England, even if they’re tempted to play an extra spinner at the expense of a seamer.

Heinrich Klaasen missed South Africa’s previous fixture due to injury. It will be interesting to see if he returns for this one. If he does come back in the XI, Tony de Zorzi will probably fall out.

Predicted Line-ups

Australia: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith (captain), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa.

South Africa: Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.

Here are some key statistics to consider ahead of this Champions Trophy group-stage contest. These can help your betting choices.

South Africa have won nine of their last 12 ODIs against Australia
Four of the last five completed ODIs at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium have been won by the team batting second
Both teams have weakened seam bowling attacks

Where to Bet on Australia vs South Africa

You’re in the right place if you’re looking for the best betting sites to place a wager on before and during the South Africa vs Australia Champions Trophy fixture. Here are some of the very best options.

Our experts chose these for you, carefully considering the wide range of markets, competitive odds and other attractive value adds on offer.

We really enjoy bet365 – their app and live streaming is great. You can also use other sites on this list of top bookies.