Champions Trophy: Jansen, Mulder help SA restrict England to 179
What's the story
South Africa showed a brilliant bowling display against England in their 2025 ICC Champions Trophy Group B in Karachi. The Proteas restricted the English side to a mere 179 runs in 38.2 overs. Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder disarrayed the English batting line-up, taking three wickets each. Keshav Maharaj also chipped in with two crucial wickets. Here are the key stats.
Early blows
Jansen's early strikes put England on back foot
Jansen's phenomenal bowling saw him pick three wickets upfront, leaving England at a vulnerable 37/3 in the first seven overs. England had elected to bat first. This early blow heavily affected England's chances of making a comeback at any point in the match. Joe Root was the top scorer for his side with a paltry 37 runs, but other big names like captain Jos Buttler (21), Ben Duckett (24), and Jofra Archer (25) failed to deliver.
Additional pressure
Mulder adds to England's woes
Wiaan Mulder equaled Jansen's feat by taking three wickets as well, increasing the pressure on the English side. Mulder knocked over Root, who scored a brilliant century against Afghanistan, elbeit in a losing cause. Archer and Adil Rashid were Mulder's other scalps. Mulder was the most economical Proteas bowler (3.40), conceding just 25 runs in 7.2 overs.
Stats
Jansen closes in on 50 ODI wickets
Jansen has been South Africa's go-to pacer across formats. The left-arm seamer has emerged as a wicket-taker for them. In 28 ODIs, Jansen has raced to 45 wickets at an average of 30.73. His tally includes a fifer. On other hand, Mulder has fit in as a potent all-rounder in the Proteas side. He has taken 21 wickets from 24 ODIs with his seam-bowling.