In the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, New Zealand played outstanding cricket, defeating South Africa by 50 runs to reach the final.
Brilliant centuries from Rachin Ravindra (108) and Kane Williamson (102) helped New Zealand post a massive total of 362/6. David Miller (100)* fought hard with an unbeaten century, keeping South Africa’s hopes alive. However, New Zealand’s bowlers stayed focused, built pressure, and secured a well-deserved victory.
CT 2025, 2nd Semi Final: New Zealand Vs South Africa
Match: RSA vs NZ, 2nd Semi-Final (B1 v A2), ICC Champions Trophy, 2025
Date: Wednesday, March 05, 2025
Toss: New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat
Time: 2:00 PM
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Rachin Ravindra & Kane Williamson Shine as New Zealand’s Batting Dominates!
New Zealand Posts a Huge 362/6 Against South Africa in Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final. Opener Will Young (21) got out early, but Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson took control. Their solid 164-run partnership gave New Zealand a strong foundation. In the final overs, Glenn Phillips (49)* and Michael Bracewell (16) added quick runs, pushing the score beyond 360.
New Zealand’s Top 5 Runs Scorers:
- Rachin Ravindra – 108 (101 balls, 13 fours)
- Kane Williamson – 102 (94 balls, 10 fours, 2 sixes)
- Glenn Phillips – 49* (27 balls, 6 fours, 1 six)
- Daryl Mitchell – 49 (37 balls, 4 fours, 1 six)
- Michael Bracewell – 16 (12 balls, 2 fours)
South Africa’s Top 5 Bowlers:
- Lungi Ngidi – 10 overs, 72 runs, 3 wickets
- Kagiso Rabada – 10 overs, 70 runs, 2 wickets
- Wian Mulder – 6 overs, 48 runs, 1 wicket
- Marco Jansen – 10 overs, 79 runs, 0 wickets
- Keshav Maharaj – 10 overs, 65 runs, 0 wickets
David Miller Shines with a Century, but South Africa’s Batting Collapses!
South Africa Falls Short Despite David Miller’s Fighting Century in Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final. Chasing 362 runs, South Africa struggled from the start.
Ryan Rickelton (17) got out early, but Temba Bavuma (56) and Rassie van der Dussen (69) tried to steady the innings. However, quick dismissals of Heinrich Klaasen (3) and Marco Jansen (3) put the team under pressure.
David Miller (100)* fought hard with a brilliant century, but he lacked support from the other batsmen, leading to South Africa’s defeat.
South Africa’s Top 5 Run Scorers:
- David Miller – 100* (67 balls, 10 fours, 4 sixes)
- Rassie van der Dussen – 69 (66 balls, 4 fours, 2 sixes)
- Temba Bavuma – 56 (71 balls, 4 fours, 1 six)
- Aiden Markram – 31 (29 balls, 3 fours)
- Kagiso Rabada – 16 (22 balls, 2 fours)
New Zealand’s Top 5 Bowlers:
- Mitchell Santner – 10 overs, 43 runs, 3 wickets
- Glenn Phillips – 3 overs, 27 runs, 2 wickets
- Matt Henry – 7 overs, 43 runs, 2 wickets
- Rachin Ravindra – 5 overs, 20 runs, 1 wicket
- Michael Bracewell – 10 overs, 53 runs, 1 wicket
New Zealand vs South Africa Today Match Scorecard, 2nd Semi Final
New Zealand Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Young | 21 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 91.3 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 108 | 101 | 13 | 1 | 106.9 |
| Kane Williamson | 102 | 94 | 10 | 2 | 108.5 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 49 | 37 | 4 | 1 | 132.4 |
| Tom Latham | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80.0 |
| Glenn Phillips | 49 | 27 | 6 | 1 | 181.5 |
| Michael Bracewell | 16 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 133.3 |
| Mitchell Santner | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 |
| Extras | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 362 | 50 Ov | – | – | – |
New Zealand Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Batsman Out | Over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48 | Will Young | 7.5 |
| 2 | 212 | Rachin Ravindra | 33.3 |
| 3 | 251 | Kane Williamson | 39.5 |
| 4 | 257 | Tom Latham | 41.1 |
| 5 | 314 | Daryl Mitchell | 46.1 |
| 6 | 360 | Michael Bracewell | 49.5 |
Bowling Scorecard 1st Innings
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Jansen | 10 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.90 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 10 | 0 | 72 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7.20 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 10 | 1 | 70 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7.00 |
| Wian Mulder | 6 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 10 | 0 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.50 |
| Aiden Markram | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.80 |
South Africa Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rickelton | 17 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 141.67 |
| Temba Bavuma (c) | 56 | 71 | 4 | 1 | 78.87 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | 69 | 66 | 4 | 2 | 104.55 |
| Aiden Markram | 31 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 106.90 |
| Heinrich Klaasen (wk) | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| David Miller | 100 | 67 | 10 | 4 | 149.25 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 8 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 61.54 |
| Marco Jansen | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 16 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 72.73 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Extras | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 312 | 50 Ov | – | – | – |
South Africa Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Batsman Out | Over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | Ryan Rickelton | 4.5 |
| 2 | 125 | Temba Bavuma | 22.2 |
| 3 | 161 | Rassie van der Dussen | 26.5 |
| 4 | 167 | Heinrich Klaasen | 28.4 |
| 5 | 189 | Aiden Markram | 32.6 |
| 6 | 200 | Wiaan Mulder | 35.6 |
| 7 | 212 | Marco Jansen | 37.6 |
| 8 | 218 | Keshav Maharaj | 39.3 |
| 9 | 256 | Kagiso Rabada | 45.3 |
Bowling Scorecard 2nd Innings
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | 7 | 0 | 43 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6.10 |
| Kyle Jamieson | 7 | 1 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.10 |
| William O’Rourke | 8 | 0 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.60 |
| Michael Bracewell | 10 | 0 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5.30 |
| Mitchell Santner (c) | 10 | 0 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4.30 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 5 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Glenn Phillips | 3 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 |
New Zealand Sets Up Champions Trophy 2025 Final Clash Against India!
New Zealand’s victory has secured their place in the Champions Trophy 2025 final, where they will face India in an exciting showdown. Both teams have performed brilliantly throughout the tournament, setting the stage for a thrilling final.
Will New Zealand lift their first-ever Champions Trophy, or will India add another ICC trophy to their collection? The cricket world is waiting for the big clash!
Player of the Match: Rachin Ravindra
It always feels great to help the team, especially in an important knockout match. Honestly, I didn’t start as well as I wanted. Marco Jansen and Lungi Ngidi bowled well early on, but the partnership made a big difference.
We kept adjusting to the game’s ups and downs. At first, we aimed for 300 runs, but the pitch was a bit slow. Then Kane Williamson started accelerating, and we realized we could push for more. Glenn Phillips also batted well in the end.
Right now, we’re enjoying this win. Once we reach Dubai, we’ll be fully focused on the final!
