Proteas Face High-stakes Clash Against Injury-hit But Dominant Australia In Icc Champions Trophy

Only Australia can go to an ICC event without their captain and several key players due to injury and still find a way to win big games.

There must be something in the water Down Under.

The six-time world champions are currently without permanent captain Pat Cummins, fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc, as well as experienced all-rounders Mitchell Marsh and Marcus Stoinis due to injuries at the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

Despite missing some of the worlds best cricketers, the Aussies still found a way to chase down a mammoth target of 352 against England this past Saturdayand did so in dominant fashion, with 15 balls to spare.

Their victory was a massive statement and perhaps a reminder to the rest of the group which also features South Africa and Afghanistanthat they remain a formidable unit despite the absence of so many seasoned professionals.