South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal: Unbeaten in the tournament so far, South Africa and New Zealand will face off in a ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal in Lahore for a place in the summit clash. India have already qualified for the final after beating Australia by four wickets. The final is on March 9.
Notably, South Africa are the only team who have qualified for the knockout stages of the last seven ICC events, irrespective of gender or group. While South Africa won the tournament in 1998, New Zealand emerged champions in 2000.
South Africa vs New Zealand head-to-head
South Africa enjoy a 42-26 head-to-head record against New Zealand in ODIs. Five games in no results. In Champions Trophy, both played only two games with South Africa and New Zealand one game each.
South Africa vs New Zealand predicted XIs
New Zealand: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (capt), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke
South Africa: Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma (capt), Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
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New Zealand vs South Africa 2nd Semi-Final LIVE | ICC Champions Trophy 2025
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South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE: Batting at Gaddafi
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE: The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium has been highly favourable for batters, with multiple 300-plus totals recorded. With both teams possessing strong batting units and sharp bowling attacks, this promises to be a high-scoring thriller.
Can New Zealand relive their 2000 glory, or will South Africa reclaim their dominance? The stage is set for an epic semifinal battle.
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE: SA’s strengths
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE: South Africa have been dominant in ICC events recently, reaching the T20 World Cup 2024 final and now eyeing another shot at glory. They head into this match after a strong victory over England.
Their batting lineup, featuring Rickelton, Markram and van der Dussen, has been consistent. Heinrich Klaasen’s explosive return adds further depth. Kagiso Rabada leads a formidable pace attack, with Keshav Maharaj providing a spin option.
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE: NZ in great form
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE: New Zealand come into this match after a loss to India, but their strong performances earlier in the tournament. Their tri-series victory over South Africa at this venue gives them confidence.
Kane Williamson’s return to form with a crucial 81-run knock has strengthened their batting lineup, which has already seen Tom Latham, Will Young and Rachin Ravindra score centuries.
Their bowling attack, led by Matt Henry and Will O’Rourke, has been effective in restricting teams under 260. Spinners Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell have been reliable. Glenn Phillips’ exceptional fielding has also been a game-changer.
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE: Final to be played in Dubai
In the first semifinal, India beat Australia by 4 wickets to enter the final for the third consecutive time. That means the Champions Trophy 2025 final will be played in Dubai.
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE: Hello
Hello and welcome to the second final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 between South Africa and New Zealand at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.