South Africa vs New Zealand 2nd Semi-Final Highlights, Champions Trophy: NZ Set Up CT 2025 Final With India After Outclassing SA
South Africa vs New Zealand Highlights 2nd Semi Final, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs in Champions Trophy semifinal in Lahore, to face India in summit clash in Dubai on Sunday.
South Africa vs New Zealand Highlights, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final: David Miller's century went in vain as New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs to set up Champions Trophy final date with India. Chasing 363, South Africa seemed to be on course in the initial part of their run chase but they stumbled later on, losing wickets in the middle overs, to eventually lose their way despite Miller's face-saving century. Miller reached triple figures off the final ball of the match. Earlier, Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra's centuries powered New Zealand to 362/6. Rachin slammed 108 while Williamson became the first New Zealand batter to achieve the landmark of 19,000 international runs during his knock of 102. The pair added 164 runs for the second wicket after New Zealand opted to bat. Handy contributions from Daryl Mitchell (49) and Glenn Phillips (49*) allowed the Kiwis to cross the 350-run mark. (SCORECARD)
Here are the Scorecard for South Africa vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final, straight from the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore:
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Champions Trophy LIVE: Stage set for IND vs NZ final!
A clinical show from New Zealand today as they march into the finals of Champions Trophy. All roads lead to Dubai on March 9 as the Kiwis battle it out with India for the title.
Champions Trophy LIVE: 100 for Miller but SA go down!
Miller gets to his 100 off the final ball of the bat. However, New Zealand are through to the final as SA fall short by 50 runs. What a knock from Miller in what could be his final ODI appearance for South Africa. So, it's India vs New Zealand in the final on Sunday (March 9).
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Maharaj walks back!
Another one bites the dust! Phillips has two in two overs. It was sliding down the leg, Maharaj swings and manages to get a bat to it. Great take from Latham
No support for Miller as Jansen departs too! Good shout for LBW. Phillips looked confident. Nothing from the umpire. Santner takes the replay shows impact is on middle and off, and it's hitting leg! Great review from New Zealand.
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: RRR close to 10!
So, 182 from the last 18 overs. Difficult, but not impossible. However, South Africa only have six wickets in hand with Mulder and Jansen to come after this
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Santner strikes again!
Klaasen holes out! The RRR pressure gets the better of him. SA in tatters now. Santner gets his third of the match as Matt Hendry takes an excellent catch. He might've hurt himself in the process
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Bavuma takes aerial route!
Bavuma saw the opportunity and took it! There was a bit of flight on it from Phillips, and Bavuma lifts it comfortably over the straight fielder up in the circle
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: SA are steady!
South Africa not taking too much risks at the moment. There approach might be questionable, but the kind of firepower they have down the order, they can easily chase 100-120 in the last if they have wickets in hand at that point
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: RRR is now over 8!
SA need 273 in 34 overs and the required run-rate is just over 8. Bavuma needs to get a few more boundaries like he did in the latter part of the first powerplay. RvD is playing well
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: SA need boundaries!
No boundaries in the last three overs. Bracewell has done well since his introduction while O'Rourke made a strong recovery after conceding 16 in his first.
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: What an over for SA!
O'Rourke welcomed with a bang by Bavuma and Rassie! 13 runs off this over and South Africa are back on track, as of now, in this chase. Bavuma is looking confident
Bavuma, take a bow! The little man is switching the gears. Goes cross batted, and clears the midwicket boundary for a six. First of the night for South Africa
Popped straight to cover and Bracewell takes an easy catch. Huge wicket for New Zealand. If South Africa needed anyone to bat long, it was supposed to be Rickelton.
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Rickelton on fire!
Rickelton, take a bow! Excellent start this for the Proteas. Overpitched again from Henry, the side-on replay shows how he waited late and punched it with the ball right in front of him
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: We are back!
South Africa's chase is underway with Rickelton on strike to face Matt Henry. It's still a flat pitch, there won't be dew. SA will fancy their chance though
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: End of innings!
So, 13 runs in the final over as New Zealand post 362/6 in 50 overs. Rachin Ravindra (108) and Kane Williamson (102) centuries powering the Kiwis. Bizarre bowling display from the Proteas, whose bowling was deemed the best among the semi-finalists. 3 wickets for Ngidi but he was taken for 72.
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: 2 overs to go!
Rabada taken for 19 in this over! New Zealand just 7 shy off 350 with 12 balls to go. However, the question now is can they reach 370 from here? If yes, South Africa are all but out of this with almost no chance of dew.
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Phillips on fire!
Rabada misses the yorker and Phillips obliges.He makes ideal contact, launching straight and true for six! Where is the damage control from South Africa?
South Africa Cricket Team
New Zealand Cricket Team
Kagiso Rabada
Kane Williamson
Mitchell Santner