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AUS vs SA Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report: The upcoming ICC Champions Trophy match between Australia and South Africa is shaping up to be a thrilling encounter, with both cricketing powerhouses poised to make a significant push for tournament advancement.

Australia and South Africa will look to outmuscle each other here on Tuesday at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and put one foot in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy.

Despite being written off due to their depleted squad, Australia has once again demonstrated their ability to rise to the challenge in ICC events, as evident from their record-breaking chase against England in Lahore.

AUS vs SA Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:

Although the Rawalpindi pitch hosted a low-scoring match between New Zealand and Bangladesh, a different scenario is anticipated for Tuesday's encounter, with a flatter pitch likely to facilitate a high-scoring contest. Weather conditions may also play a role, with some drizzle expected during the match, and dew has already been observed during evening practice sessions leading up to the game.

AUS vs SA Rawalpindi Weather Forecast:

Rawalpindi is expected to experience cloudy and relatively cooler weather on Tuesday. There is a significant chance of precipitation, with a 62 per cent likelihood of rain on matchday. The humidity level is predicted to be around 74 per cent, while temperatures are expected to fluctuate between 18°C and 11°C.

Australian Men's Cricket Team vs South Africa Men's Cricket Team Squads:

Australia Squad: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith(c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis(w), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson, Sean Abbott, Aaron Hardie, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tanveer Sangha.

South Africa Squad: Ryan Rickelton(w), Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma(c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch.