Temba Bavuma’s South Africa team will face Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand in second semifinal match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday, March 5.
T20 World Cup 2024 and World Test Championships (WTC) 2025 finalists South Africa will go up against New Zealand in the second semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday. It will be the final game of the ICC tournament hosted by Pakistan – the first multi-nation event in the country after 29 years – with the final set to take place in Dubai with India awaiting the winner of the second semis match.
South Africa are the only unbeaten side in the competition so far apart from Rohit Sharma’s Team India and they will look to set up a repeat of T20 World Cup 2024 final with India with a win over Mitchell Santner-led Black Caps. But New Zealand are a side which can’t be taken lightly, coming into the Champions Trophy with a win in the mini tri-series which featured hosts Pakistan and South Africa as well.
New Zealand had defeated Temba Bavuma’s SA side at Lahore in the tri-series, chasing down 308 to win thanks to Kane Williamson’s brilliant 14th ODI century. SA will be boosted by the return of their skipper Bavuma and Tony de Zorzi – both of whom have recovered from illness which kept them out of the last match against England.
The Black Caps, on the other hand, have to choose one player who they want to leave out of Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell. Young and Ravindra both have centuries in the Champions Trophy 2025 to their name while Conway and Mitchell are yet to get going.
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When is South Africa vs New Zealand ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal 2 going to take place?
The South Africa vs New Zealand ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal 2 will take place on Wednesday, March 5.
Where is South Africa vs New Zealand ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal 2 going to take place?
The South Africa vs New Zealand ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal 2 will be held at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
What time will South Africa vs New Zealand ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal 2 start?
The South Africa vs New Zealand ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal 2 will begin at 230pm IST. The toss for the match will be held at 2pm.
Where can I watch South Africa vs New Zealand ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal 2 on TV in India?
The South Africa vs New Zealand ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal 2 will be available LIVE on TV on Star Sports network channels in India.
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The South Africa vs New Zealand ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal 2 will be available for livestreaming for FREE on JioHotstar website and app.
South Africa vs New Zealand ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal 2 Predicted 11
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram/Tony de Zorzi, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra/Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Will O’Rourke
