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New Zealand Crush South Africa to Reach Champions Trophy 2025 Final

New Zealand Crush South Africa to Reach Champions Trophy 2025 Final

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore turned into a dominant show for the Kiwis. New Zealand delivered a well-rounded performance to defeat South Africa by 50 runs, securing their place in the final against India on March 9 in Dubai.


Match Summary


First Innings: New Zealand’s Strong Batting Display

New Zealand’s batting was led by their experienced duo of Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra, who built a solid foundation with their century knocks.


Second Innings: Miller’s Lone Fight

South Africa’s chase started with promise but lacked the momentum to chase down the mammoth target.


Key Stats from the Match

South Africa’s ICC Semi-final Woes Continue

Fastest Hundreds in Champions Trophy History

  1. 67 balls – David Miller (SA) vs NZ, Lahore, 2025 SF
  2. 77 balls – Virender Sehwag (IND) vs ENG, Colombo RPS, 2002
  3. 77 balls – Josh Inglis (AUS) vs ENG, Lahore, 2025
  4. 80 balls – Shikhar Dhawan (IND) vs SA, Cardiff, 2013
  5. 87 balls – Tillakaratne Dilshan (SL) vs SA, Centurion, 2009

Most Consecutive ODI Wins in Pakistan (Visiting Teams)

(New Zealand’s streak is ongoing.)


Captains’ Reactions

🇳🇿 Mitchell Santner (New Zealand Captain)

“A great team effort. Rachin and Kane set up the total beautifully, and our spinners controlled the chase. Looking forward to the final against India.”

🇿🇦 Temba Bavuma (South Africa Captain)

“We couldn’t capitalize on the strong start. Needed one of us to stay till the end like Miller did. Tough loss, but we’ll come back stronger.”

🌟 Rachin Ravindra (Player of the Match)

“It was important to build a solid platform. Kane and I took our time, and in the end, the total was more than enough. Now, we focus on the final.”


Final Showdown: India vs New Zealand – Who Has the Edge?

New Zealand will now face India in the final on March 9 in Dubai. The history between these two teams in ICC knockout matches favors New Zealand, who have dominated India in big games:

However, India have been dominant in the Champions Trophy, reaching a record 5th final and are in superb form. With their strong batting lineup and spin-friendly conditions in Dubai, they will start as slight favorites.

The stage is set for a blockbuster final between two of the best teams in world cricket!

📍 Final Match: 🇮🇳 India vs New Zealand 🇳🇿
📅 Date: March 9, 2025
📍 Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Who will lift the ICC Champions Trophy 2025? Stay tuned for all the updates!


Also Read: India Storm into the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final with a Clinical Win Over Australia


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