South Africa Secures Champions Trophy Semifinal Spot After Defeating England

South Africa's cricket team secured a spot in the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by defeating England by seven wickets, with Marco Jansen playing a key role by taking 3 wickets for 39 runs and being named Player of the Match. The Proteas topped Group B, finishing ahead of Australia, and will face either India or New Zealand in the knockout stage, depending on the outcome of their match on Sunday. Jansen emphasized that the team's approach will remain consistent, despite their past struggles in knockout matches, stating that the occasion is simply more hyped up. He believes that focusing on their established processes will be crucial in the semi-finals. The last time South Africa won an international title was in 1998, and the team is eager to end their 27-year trophy drought. Their semi-final will take place in Dubai, with the specific opponent yet to be determined.