England chooses to bat first against South Africa in the Champions Trophy.

The highly anticipated Champions Trophy group B match between England and South Africa kicked off in Karachi on Saturday. The England skipper, Jos Buttler, won the toss and decided to bat first against their formidable opponents. This decision marks Buttler's final appearance as England's white-ball captain, as he recently announced his resignation following their early elimination from the tournament.

Unfortunately, England's journey in the tournament has come to an end after losing their first two group games to Australia and Afghanistan. On the other hand, a win for South Africa will secure them the top spot in the group, surpassing Australia who advanced to the semifinals after their match against Afghanistan was rained out on Friday.

Both teams made some changes to their lineups for this crucial match. England brought in Saqib Mahmood to replace the injured pacer Mark Wood. Meanwhile, South Africa made two changes, with Heinrich Klaasen and Tristan Stubbs taking the place of Tony de Zorzi and captain Temba Bavuma.

The teams lined up on the field, with England's Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, and Saqib Mahmood facing off against South Africa's Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, and Lungi Ngidi.

The atmosphere was tense as the match began, with both teams determined to secure a spot in the semifinals. The players showcased their skills and put up a tough fight, making the match an exciting one for the spectators. It was a nail-biting finish, with South Africa ultimately emerging as the victors, securing the top spot in the group and advancing to the semifinals. It was a bittersweet moment for Buttler as he played his last match as England's white-ball captain, but he can take pride in the team's efforts throughout the tournament.

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