A familiar white-ball defeat for England in Karachi must mark the start of their rebuild, writes Matthew Henry.

Australia's Glenn Maxwell bats during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and England, in Lahore, Pakistan, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)

Jos Buttler's final match as skipper ended in defeat by South Africa at the Champions Trophy. England's white-ball team will need more than a funky change of faces.

Afghanistan pulled off a historic victory, defeating England by eight runs in a thrilling Group B encounter at the Gaddafi Stadium here, knocking the former World Champions out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

Australia face England in the Champions in Lahore - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

Heinrich Klaasen and Rassie van der Dussen scored half-centuries as South Africa eased to a comfortable seven-wicket win over ailing England in Karachi on Saturday to book a semi-final place at the Champions Trophy.

South Africa face England in the Champions in Karachi - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary.

South Africa face England in the Champions in Karachi - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary.

South Africa face England in the Champions in Karachi - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary.

South Africa face England in the Champions in Karachi - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary.

England's Champions Trophy campaign ends with a third successive defeat as Jos Buttler's side are thrashed by South Africa in Karachi.