The ICC Champions Trophy will begin on February 19, 2025, with eight teams competing in Pakistan and Dubai for the title. However, Pakistan and South Africa will play in separate groups. In ICC events, Pakistan has often been a strong opponent for South Africa. As the host and reigning champion, Pakistan will strive to claim another title after its 2017 triumph. Meanwhile, South Africa, the inaugural winner in 1998, will be eager to add another trophy to its collection.
Pakistan vs South Africa- ICC Champions Trophy head-to-head record
Pakistan and South Africa have reportedly faced each other three times in the history of the Champions Trophy, as of February 2025. Their initial meeting occurred at the fourth edition of the tournament in 2006. Their second and third encounters with the Proteas took place in the 2013 and 2017 tournaments respectively. South Africa has beaten Pakistan two times and Pakistan managed to beat South Africa one time in the history of the Champions Trophy.
| Year | Venue | Result |
| 2006 | Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh | South Africa won by 124 runs |
| 2013 | Edgbaston, Birmingham, London | South Africa won by 67 runs |
| 2017 | Edgbaston, Birmingham, London | Pakistan won by 19 runs (D/L method) |
Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st match (ICC Champions Trophy 2006)
The first encounter between Pakistan and South Africa in the ICC Champions Trophy took place on October 27, 2006, at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali, Chandigarh. South Africa chose to bat first after winning the toss. They scored 213 runs for 8 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. However, Pakistan were unable to withstand the Proteas' bowlers and bowled out for just 89 runs in 25 overs. This total ranked among the ten lowest scores in the Champions Trophy's history. From South Africa, Makhaya Ntini was declared the Man of the Match for his spell of 5/21.
Pakistan vs South Africa, 2nd match (ICC Champions Trophy 2013)
Pakistan and South Africa were members of Group B in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy and squared off in a group-stage match on June 10 at Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK. After winning the toss, South Africa chose to bat first and posted 234 runs for the loss of 9 wickets by playing all 50 overs. Chasing a target of 235, Pakistan was bowled out for 167 in 45 overs. South Africa won the match and opener Hashim Amla was named the Man of the Match.
Pakistan vs South Africa, 3rd match (ICC Champions Trophy 2017)
In the 2017 Champions Trophy, Pakistan faced off against South Africa for the third time at Edgbaston, Birmingham, London, on June 7. South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first. They succeeded in playing the allotted 50 overs and accumulated 219 runs by losing 8 wickets. In pursuit of a target of 220, Pakistan scored 119 for 3 in 27 overs before rain halted the play. Later, Pakistan was announced the winner by 19 runs under the D/L method. The Man of the Match honor is awarded to Hasan Ali for his outstanding bowling of 3/24 in 8 overs.
Pakistan vs South Africa's top scorers in the ICC Champions Trophy
The following table is a list of the leading run-scorers in games between Pakistan and South Africa in the ICC Champions Trophy, as of February 2025:
| Champions Trophy | Player Name | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike rate | 50/100 | Best |
| 2013 | Hashim Amla | 2 | 97 | 48.5 | 82.90 | 1/0 | 81 |
| 2017 | David Miller | 2 | 94 | 47 | 73.43 | 1/0 | 75 |
| 2006 | Mark Boucher | 1 | 69 | 69 | 70.40 | 1/0 | 69 |
| 2006 | Justin Kemp | 1 | 64 | 64 | 58.18 | 1/0 | 64 |
| 2013 | Misbah-ul-Haq | 1 | 55 | 55 | 73.33 | 1/0 | 55 |
Pakistan vs South Africa's top wicket takers in the ICC Champions Trophy
The following table is a list of the top wicket takers in games between Pakistan and South Africa in the ICC Champions Trophy, as of February 2025:
| Champions Trophy | Player | Innings | Wickets | Economy |
| 2006 | Makhaya Ntini | 1 | 5 | 3.50 |
| 2009 | Ryan McLaren | 1 | 4 | 2.37 |
| 2017 | Morne Morkel | 1 | 3 | 2.57 |
| 2017 | Hasan Ali | 1 | 3 | 3.00 |
| 2006 | Charl Langeveldt | 1 | 3 | 3.33 |
FAQs on Pakistan vs South Africa Head to Head- ICC Champions Trophy
A. Pakistan has won the ICC Champions Trophy only once in 2017.
A. Yes, South Africa has won the inaugural edition of the Champions in 1998.
A. Yes, Pakistan and UAE will host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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