New Zealand will take on South Africa in the second semi-final of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday, March 5. (Full Coverage | More Cricket News)
Both South Africa and New Zealand have won the ICC Champions Trophy once each in 1998 and 2000 respectively.
However, it was called the ICC Knockout Trophy and does not hold much significance as it did at one point.
Both teams look solid in each department but South Africa look just a little better with respect to their bowling quality.
South Africa come into the contest after finishing top of the table in their group, having won two of the three games, with one ending in a no result.
While New Zealand completed the group stage of the competition, second on the table, behind India, with two wins and a loss.
New Zealand Vs South Africa, Champions Trophy Semi-final: Squads
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Jacob Duffy.
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosch.
New Zealand Vs South Africa, Champions Trophy Semi-final: ODI Head-to-head
Total matches: 73
New Zealand Won: 26
South Africa Won: 42
No Result: 5
New Zealand Vs South Africa, Champions Trophy Semi-final: Weather Forecast
There is no chance of rain interfering in the proceedings around the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. However, it will remain to be mild during the game with temperature around 23 degree Celsius.
New Zealand Vs South Africa, Champions Trophy Semi-final: Pitch Report
The surface in Lahore has been a batter-friendly surface and with the pitches very flat and conditions suitable for batting, the team batting first will hope for scores of above 300. However, chasing will be easier under the lights.
New Zealand Vs South Africa, Champions Trophy Semi-final: Prediction
Google gives South Africa a 54% chance of winning the match and to progress to the ICC Champions Trophy final.
New Zealand Vs South Africa, Champions Trophy Semi-final: Where To Watch
The New Zealand Vs South Africa, ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Semi-final 2 will be telecast on the Star Sports 2 and Sports 18 1 TV channels in India. It will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India. Match begins at 2:30 pm IST.
