On March 1, South Africa led Group B of the ICC Champions Trophy after defeating England. Arshdeep Singh is set to return to India’s ODI team, replacing Shami against New Zealand. Saqlain Mushtaq is a candidate for Pakistan’s head coach following disappointing performances. The PCB will refund tickets for washed-out matches, while Delhi Capitals secured their playoff position by defeating RCB in the WPL.
South Africa has taken the lead in Group B of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, following a convincing seven-wicket victory over England in match 11. England, captained by Jos Buttler in his final match, struggled with the bat, managing only 179 runs before being bowled out in 38.2 overs. The South African bowlers, Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder, each took three wickets, while Rassie van der Dussen and Heinrich Klaasen provided an aggressive response with half-centuries, guiding South Africa to victory in just 29.1 overs.
In India’s upcoming match against New Zealand on March 2, senior pacer Mohammed Shami is expected to be rested, paving the way for Arshdeep Singh’s return to the ODI side. As noted in a report by PTI, Shami’s absence may be attributed to his recent recovery from an injury. Arshdeep, who has participated in just nine ODIs, last played during the ODI series against England last month.
Former cricket player Saqlain Mushtaq is being considered as the next head coach of the Pakistan national team, following Aaqib Javed’s tenure. The Pakistan team, under captain Mohammad Rizwan, has struggled recently, failing to secure wins in their home Champions Trophy matches and losing a home ODI series to New Zealand. According to journalist Qadir Khawaja, Mushtaq could potentially take charge during the series against New Zealand.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced full ticket refunds for two matches of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy that were canceled due to rain at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The matches included Pakistan’s dead rubber against Bangladesh and Australia’s crucial contest against South Africa, both of which could not proceed. The PCB’s refund policy stipulates that fans are entitled to receive their complete ticket fees if the match is abandoned prior to the toss.
In the Women’s Premier League 2025, the Delhi Capitals assured their spot in the playoffs with a nine-wicket victory over the defending champions, RCB. RCB posted a score of 147 for five in their twenty overs, with Ellyse Perry scoring an impressive 60 runs. However, aggressive performances from Shafali Verma, who scored 80 off 43 balls, and Jess Jonassen, with 61 not out off 38 balls, allowed Delhi Capitals to chase down the target in just 15.3 overs, solidifying their position at the top of the WPL 2025 standings.
In conclusion, the day in cricket has been marked by significant events, including South Africa’s dominance in the ICC Champions Trophy, Arshdeep Singh’s anticipated return to the Indian ODI team, and potential changes in Pakistan’s coaching staff. Additionally, the PCB’s customer-oriented approach with ticket refunds and the Delhi Capitals’ decisive win in the WPL continue to shape the cricketing landscape.
Original Source: cricket.one
