Sat Mar 01 10:40:00 UTC 2025: ## South Africa Stumps England in Champions Trophy Clash

**Johannesburg, [Date]** – South Africa secured a commanding victory over England in their final Group B Champions Trophy match today, bowling out the visitors for a paltry 179 runs. England, already eliminated from the tournament, struggled against a disciplined South African bowling attack. The win puts South Africa in a strong position to advance to the semifinals.

England’s batting lineup, including captain Jos Buttler (in his final ODI as captain), failed to deliver, with no batsman managing a significant score. Buttler’s announcement of his retirement from ODI captaincy after the match adds to England’s disappointing tournament performance.

South Africa’s bowling attack proved too strong for England, with [mention key bowlers and their figures if available from original text]. The South African team will now await the outcome of other matches to confirm their place in the semi-finals. Their strong net run rate currently gives them a significant advantage.

Meanwhile, the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final line-up is taking shape. India and New Zealand have already qualified from Group A, while Australia has secured a spot from Group B. The final Group A match between India and New Zealand will determine the group’s top seed. The battle for the remaining semi-final spot from Group B is between South Africa and Afghanistan.

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