South Africa are sweating on the fitness of powerful middle-order batter Heinrich Klaasen for their Champions Trophy Group B fixture against Australia on Tuesday as captain Temba Bavuma vowed not to take their injury-hit opponents lightly.

The Aussies and the Proteas have never met in the Champions Trophy, but the South Africans hold a clear advantage after winning 9 of their past 12 ODIs against them

Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy clash against Australia, South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma said that the fitness of wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen is yet to be assessed and he is also taking part in the practice session.

Both teams made 300-plus totals in their opening games, so expect another run-fest on a flat surface in Rawalpindi