New Zealand’s captain Mitchel Santner, heart, celebrates with teammates Rachin Ravindra, left, and Daryl Mitchell after the dismissal of South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen throughout the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal cricket match between New Zealand and South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (AP Picture/Anjum Naveed)
South Africa vs New Zealand Highlights, Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal Highlights:
New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs at Lahore on Wednesday to arrange a championship conflict towards India within the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
The Kiwis set a document goal of 363 runs for the Proteas to win due to tons from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson, whereas Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell chipped in with substantial knock.
The South African bowlers had been left hapless and helpless, because the brilliance of Ravindra and Williamson helped the Black Caps dominate via the whole middle-overs.
Rabada struck twice to offer a little bit of hope for the Proteans late, nearing the ultimate 10 overs. However, a fiery outing from the likes of Mitchell and Phillips, each of whom posted 49 runs every, powered the Kiwis to 362 runs by the top of their innings.
South Africa, nonetheless, succumbed below strain as they might solely handle a complete of 312/9 in 50 overs as a late unbeaten ton from David Miller helped the Proteas keep away from additional embarrassment.