New Zealand claimed a big win against South Africa in the second Semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to reach their third Champions Trophy Final. 

Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore hosted the second Semi-final match on Wednesday (March 5), where New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner chose to bat first after winning the toss. While New Zealand scored 362/6 in 50 overs, the record total in the tournament history, South Africa replied with 312/9 in 50 overs. 

Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson scored 100s; Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips produced valuable 49s

While the Kiwi opener Will Young scored 21 runs, and he had a 48-run opening partnership with Rachin Ravindra, Ravindra and Kane Williamson set the big total tone with a 164-run partnership for the second wicket. While Ravindra recorded his fifth ODI century in 93 balls, Williamson recorded his 15th ODI century in 91 balls. Ravindra fell after scoring 108 off 101 balls with 13 fours and one six, while Williamson scored 102 off 94 balls with 10 fours and two sixes.

In the late moment, Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips fired the Proteas bowlers to add significant quick runs. Mitchell and Phillips had a 57-run partnership for the fifth wicket in just five overs. While Mitchell scored 49 off 37 balls (four fours and one six), Phillips ended the innings with 49 not out in 27 balls (six fours and one six). 

Among the South African bowlers, Lungi Ngidi (3/72) took three wickets and Kagiso Rabada (2/70) picked up two wickets. However, in the last powerplay, the Proteas bowlers conceded 110 runs.

David Miller's tournament's fastest century record was too late for South Africa

In reply, after the opener Ryan Rickelton (17) lost his wicket early, his opening partner and the captain Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen set a solid partnership of 105-run for the second wicket. However, their partnership took enough balls as the next dangerous batters couldn't handle the required run rate pressures. Also, Blackcaps spinners simply bowled well to take regular wickets which put the Proteas away from the game.

While Bavuma was dismissed for 56 off 71 balls (four fours and one six), Van de Dussen scored 69 off 66 balls (four fours and two sixes). The next two key batters, Aiden Markram (31) and Heinrich Klaasen (3) failed in the chasing, while David Miller's single-handed battle till the end wasn't enough for the Proteas.

At the end of the 40 overs, South Africa were struggling at 223/8. While there was no hope for the inaugural ICC Champions Trophy champions, Miller still tried his best to take the game as close as possible. After scoring his first 50 runs in 46 balls, the 35-year-old left-handed middle-order batter completed his century in 67 balls, which set a new record for the fastest century in the tournament history. Miller remained not out for 100 off 67 balls (10 fours and four sixes).

New Zealand cricketer Rachin Ravindra won the Player of the Match award for taking one wicket (1/20) and two more catches along with the most valuable century. Captain Mitchell Santner (3/43), Matt Henry (2/43), Glenn Phillips (2/27) and Michael Bracewell (1/53) managed to take important wickets in the match.   

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India vs New Zealand match in the Final

On Sunday (March 9), India and New Zealand will face each other in the Final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. 

The second Semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, New Zealand vs South Africa, experienced a comfortable win for the Blackcaps, while Proteas batter David Miller's late fun ended with a new record for the fastest century in the history of ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (2nd Semi-final): New Zealand set a record total of 362/6

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner chose to bat first at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where we have already experienced high-scoring matches in the tournament. With the help of twin centuries by Rachin Ravindra (108) and Kane Williamson (102), and late blasts from Daryl Mitchell (49) and Glenn Phillips (49*), New Zealand set a tournament record total of 362/6 in 50 overs.

It was a very challenging target where the dangerous Proteas batting line-up made the game on with the 105-run second wicket partnership between captain Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen. But once that partnership was broken, South Africa were losing at regular intervals, where Bavuma scored 56, Van der Dussen scored 66, Aiden Markram scored 31, and Heinrich Klaasen scored only three runs. At the end, David Miller was the lone fighter, while he had no support from the other end.   

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David Miller fought alone in the end and recorded the fastest ICC Champions Trophy century

Although the match was already gone before the beginning of the last powerplay, where South Africa were battling at 223/8 in 40 overs, Miller showed the best fightback despite no hope. The left-handed middle-order batter scored first 50 runs in 46 balls and next 50 runs in just 21 balls. With a double on the final ball of the match, Miller recorded his seventh ODI century which he completed in 67 balls with the help of 10 fours and four sixes. 

Miller broke the joint record of Virender Sehwag and Josh Inglis

Although the match was already gone as South Africa scored 312/9, and New Zealand won the Semi-final by 50 runs, Miller ended the tournament journey with the fastest century in ICC Champions Trophy history. The previous record was the 77-ball century by Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag (vs England at Colombo in 2002) and Australian cricketer Josh Inglis (vs England at Lahore in 2025).

In the second Semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, New Zealand scored 362/6 in 50 overs, and it was the record total in the history of the ICC Champions Trophy.

On Wednesday (March 5), New Zealand and South Africa are facing each other in the second Semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. With the help of twin centuries, New Zealand scored 362/6 in 50 overs. It is the new record for the highest total in ICC Champions Trophy history. 

During the group stage match of this tournament between England and Australia in Lahore, England became the first team in the tournament history to score 350+ runs (351/8) after breaking New Zealand's 20-year-old record for the highest total in ICC Champions Trophy history. In that same Group B match between England and Australia, Australia chased down the target in 47.3 overs after losing five wickets as they scored 356/5. Now, New Zealand have set up a new highest total record in the competition history. 

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Highest totals in ICC Champions Trophy history

Also, New Zealand's 362/6 became the second highest total in the last four stages (knockout stages) of any ICC ODI tournaments. The record is India's 397/4 against New Zealand in the Semi-final of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023. 

Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson scored centuries

In the total of 362/6 in 50 overs, opener Rachin Ravindra and former skipper Kane Williamson hit centuries. Ravindra scored 108 off 101 balls with 13 fours and one six and Williamson scored 102 off 94 balls with 10 fours and two sixes. Also, Daryl Mitchell scored 49 off 37 balls (four fours and one six) and Glenn Phillips scored 49 not out off 27 balls with six fours and one six.  

During the second Semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where New Zealand and South Africa are facing each other at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson created a new history for his nation with his bat. 

In the second Semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner chose to bat first as the Blackcaps captain felt the lesser dew impact in the evening due to the breeze in the afternoon. 

New Zealand openers Will Young and Rachin Ravindra had a 48-run partnership for the first wicket, before Young was dismissed for 21 runs. Then Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson set up a huge partnership for the second wicket that guided the Kiwis to a big total for this Semi-final. 

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Kane Williamson became the first New Zealander to record 500 runs in the ICC Champions Trophy

Soon after coming to bat in the second Semi-final, Kane Williamson surpassed the legendary New Zealand cricketer Stephen Fleming (441 runs) and became the leading run-scorer for New Zealand in ICC Champions Trophy history. Later, close to his 70-run mark, Williamson reached the 500-run mark in this competition as he became the first New Zealander and 14th overall batter to record 500 or more runs in ICC Champions Trophy history. 

Kane Williamson became the first New Zealand batter to record 19000 runs in international cricket

During the 100+ second wicket partnership, Williamson reached a new milestone in international cricket and became the first New Zealander to achieve this. The right-handed batter became the first New Zealander and 16th international cricketer to record 19000 international runs. He completed it in 440 international innings and became the fourth fastest batter to reach the 19000 international runs milestone.

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The second wicket partnership added 164 runs

Williamson and Ravindra had an outstanding 164-run partnership for the second wicket. While Ravindra recorded his fifth ODI century, Williamson recorded his 14th fifty-plus score in the history of the ICC ODI tournament. With the help of 13 fours and one six, Ravindra impressed everyone with his 108 off 101 balls knock. 

After a wait of 2060 days and 22 ODI innings, Kane Williamson, New Zealand's skipper, has finally achieved three figures in the One Day Internationals again. For a player like him, so composed and consistent, this was a surprise at such a stretch without a three-figure score. Williamson, though, has always been a cricketer of technique and temperament rather than flair.

The century arrived in a quite crucial match and crowed Reactions:

 It marked personal milestones for him, but this also reminded every fan and the critics of class in the format. Despite having injuries and  carrying  the  pressure for leading a national team, there was once more proof of how Williamson is seen as one among the best.

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The crowd-and all those sitting at home, too-could feel the sentiment of his moment. This is not just another century on a scoreboard. this is a testimony of resilience and hard work. The calmness in his shoulders, which instilled confidence enough to make him a regular player for New Zealand cricket, adds more to that story.

It is more than a number on the scoreboard. And this century represents much more than a mathematical quotient-it reflects the resilience and hard work, the quiet confidence that has made him a feature of New Zealand cricket.

The crowd and those around the world watching would sense the emotional content behind the achievement.It is Kane Williamson, who has returned to the ODI century club. Waiting is what it must be remembered for now; poise with which he achieved it is unforgettable though.

New Zealand vs South Africa, Tri-Series Live Score:

New Zealand and South Africa face off in the second match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series. New Zealand comes in with confidence after a strong win over Pakistan in the opening match, while South Africa begins their campaign today. The Proteas will be missing key players from their Champions Trophy squad, who were not included for this game

Team News

New Zealand:
Rachin Ravindra is ruled out after suffering a facial injury in the first match against Pakistan.

South Africa:
Several key players, including Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, Kagiso Rabada, and Marco Jansen, are not in the squad for this match. South Africa has named six debutants in their lineup.

Match Details

Date: February 10

Time: 10:00 AM IST

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Toss: Nz won the toss and opted to bowl first vs SA 

Squads

New Zealand ODI Squad:
Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Jacob Duffy

South Africa ODI Squad:
Temba Bavuma (c), Eathan Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Junior Dala, Wiaan Mulder, Mihlali Mpongwana, Senuran Muthusamy, Gideon Peters, Meeka-eel Prince, Jason Smith, Kyle Verreynne

The most exciting New Zealand vs South Africa is the 2nd match of the tri-series tour of Pakistan in 2025. The match has a separate fan base and it is most trilling with the good squads

Match Details

• Teams: New Zealand vs South Africa
• Tournament: NZ & SA tour of Pakistan 2025
• Date: February 10, 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM IST
• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

TOSS: New Zealand own the opt to bowl

Live Streaming and Telecast :

In India: The match will be live telecast on Sony Sports Network. Online streaming will be available on the SonyLIV app or website.

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In Pakistan: Viewers can watch the live telecast on PTV Sports.

In New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ will broadcast the match live.

In Bangladesh:TV Channel Gazi TV (GTV), T Sports and Online Streaming: Rabbithole app, T Sports app

In the United States: Willow TV will provide live coverage.

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Highlights to Batch:

Both the teams played remarkable batting; explosive power hitting, smart stroke play kept the fans on tenterhooks throughout.

Brilliant bowling spells mounted pressure leading to crucial breakthroughs.

A thrilling finish at the end gave this match an experience that most games in the series could hardly surpass.

Magnificent fielding; brilliant catches, quick runouts showed that how agile both teams were in fielding.

NZ vs SA Match Preview

This looks to be a thrilling second game for the Pakistan Tri-Nation Series, with South Africa playing their first game of the competition against the winners of match one, New Zealand. The first game of the series demonstrated that this pitch in Lahore could produce plenty of runs, with Kane Williamson (58), Daryl Mitchell (81), Glenn Phillips (106*), and Fakhar Zaman (84) leading the way with the bat. With the SA20 tournament wrapping up on Saturday, South Africa, which has the largest squad of the three, is unlikely to have their strongest XI available. 

NZ vs SA Match Details

New Zealand vs South Africa – 2nd Match, ODI Match

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Date & Time: 10th February 2025 at 10:00 AM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

NZ vs SA Venue Stats

NZ vs SA Pitch Report

It is anticipated a hard and true wicket, with spinners used primarily to slow the pace for the runs. Whoever bats first will be looking for a score of at least 285.

NZ vs SA Weather Report

The temperature will rise to 22 degrees at the beginning of the game but will fall to the high teens by the end.

NZ vs SA Last Five Matches

NZ vs SA Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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NZ vs SA Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa Probable Playing XIs

Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Jason Smith, Kyle Verreynne, Senuran Muthusamy, Wiaan Mulder, Mihlali Pongwana, Junior Dala, Keshav Maharaj, Gideon Peters

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Ben Sears, Will O'Rourke

Topmost Picks for NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Will Young – Will Young scored 460 runs in his last ten matches, making him the team's most prolific batsman during this time. The opening batter has played in Pakistan six times in his career, averaging more than 40 runs per game.
• Matt Henry – Matt Henry began the series in spectacular fashion, taking three wickets on a batting-friendly pitch. The pacer entered the tournament having taken nine wickets against Sri Lanka in a three-match ODI series at home.

Top Picks – South Africa

• Temba Bavuma – Despite his brief ODI career, the 30-year-old has already reached a half-century (91 against Ireland last year).
• Lungi Ngidi –  The inclusion of Lungi Ngidi, who finished the SA20 with Paarl Royals earlier this month, will strengthen South Africa's bowling unit.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for NZ vs SA Dream11 Team:

Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson(VC), Salman Agha(C), Glenn Phillips, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for NZ vs SA Dream11 Team:

Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam(VC), Fakhar Zaman, Rachin Ravindra(C), Kane Williamson, Salman Agha, Glenn Phillips, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Salman Agha, Rachin Ravindra

Vice-captain – Kane Williamson, Babar Azam

Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan

NZ vs SA Probable Winners:

With South Africa not being at full strength, and given how easily New Zealand published 330/6 on Saturday, we expect the Black Caps to win this ODI. We expect the hosts to win this opening match. Considering the team combination, South Africa is expected to win this match.

New Zealand and South Africa both have a chance to prepare for the conditions they are likely to encounter in the Champions Trophy. South Africa though are not full strength for this game with some first choice players still in South Africa for the SA20.

NZ vs SA Match Details

Date: February 10th, 2025

Time:  10:00 AM IST

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

NZ vs SA Weather Report

Occasional showers have been around but the weather should be nice, clean and dewy.

NZ vs SA Pitch Report

Lahore's nature is yet to be seen but with dew likely batting second could be a better way to start the tournament.

NZ vs SA Predicted Playing XI

NZ Playing XI

Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson. Mark Chapman, Nathan Smith/ Will O Rourkee

SA Playing XI

Temba Bavuma, Kyle Vereynne, Jason Smith, Senuran Muthusamy, Heinrich Klaasen, Matthew Breetzke, Junior Dala, Wiaan Mulder, Gideon Peters, Eathan Bosch, Keshav Maharaj

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Key Players

Keshav Maharaj

With Pakistan spinning more, Keshav Maharaj will have a role to play. He is often an underrated part of the side and will now be in the spotlight especially with South Africa missing some first choice players.

Matt Henry

With Southee and Boult out of the picture and through with their careers Matt Henry will have a chance to grab the spotlights. He knows how to make the new-ball talk better than anyone and is growing with the older one too.

NZ vs SA Match Tips

South Africa are without some first choice players and that could give New Zealand confidence coming into the game.

Match Prediction: New Zealand Will Win The Match

The tri-series is a  step for teams to prepare for their next round, the ICC Champions Trophy. It will help the teams find their strategies and put up squad on test for performance. The world-class players in action will make it an exciting encounter of some thrilling cricketing moments and competitive matches.With Babar Azam, Kane Williamson, and Kagiso Rabada being in the stars for performance, it a perfect platform for competitive cricket.

Match Details :

Expected weather and pitch for Tri series:

The weather for the Tri-Series expected clear and pleasant with mild temperatures in Lahore  and warmer in Karachi. The pitches will tend to favor batting as Lahore will get high scores while Karachi will provide good bounce. The pitches expected are batting friendly in Lahore and high scoring preferable, whereas in Karachi good bounce is there,and spinners may get some help. 

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Live stream and telecast:

• India  

Broadcast: Sony Sports Network

Streaming: Sony LIV

• Pakistan

Broadcast: PTV Sports, Geo Super

• Bangladesh:

Broadcast: Gazi TV (GTV)

Streaming: GTV app & website also some local streaming services

• New Zealand:

Broadcast: Sky Sport

• South Africa:

Broadcast: SuperSport

• United Kingdom:

Broadcast: Sky Sports Cricket

• Australia:

Broadcast: Fox Sports

• United States:

Broadcast: Willow TV

• Canada:

Broadcast: ATN Cricket Plus

• Caribbean:

Broadcast: Flow Sports

• Sub-Saharan Africa:

Broadcast: SuperSport

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For sub Saharan Africa region countries and Caribbean its need to confirm.

Tri series Finalist:

Pak vs Nz (highest possibility)

Pak vs SA  (lowest possibility)

Expectation from this Tri series:

High-intensity cricket is promised as Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa struggle it out in the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2025 in preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. People will be treated to some exciting matches as Pakistan will try to play well at home, New Zealand come with their plans, and South Africa will display their talent performance.As the momentum is there to be made for both sides, exciting matches, nail-biting finishes, and standout performances are guaranteed!