South Africa (SA) will face New Zealand (NZ) in the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Wednesday, March 5, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. South Africa won two out of three games in Group B and finished in first place. New Zealand were in second position in Group A and won two out of three matches.
South Africa defeated England in their previous match by seven wickets after chasing down the target of 180 runs in 29.1 overs. Rassie van der Dussen and Heinrich Klaasen scored a half-century each for the Proteas. Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder were the pick of the bowlers and took three wickets.
New Zealand lost their last game against India by 44 runs after failing to chase down the target of 250 runs. The Blackcaps were bundled out for 205 runs in 45.3 overs.
South Africa vs New Zealand Match Details
| Match | South Africa vs New Zealand, Semi-Final 2 |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Date & Time | Wednesday, March 5, 2:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar (App and Website) |
| Broadcasting | Sports18/Star Sports Network |
South Africa vs New Zealand Head to Head Records in ODI
| Total Matches | 73 |
| South Africa Won | 42 |
| New Zealand Won | 26 |
| No Result | 5 |
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Stats
| Total Matches | 76 |
| Matches won batting first | 38 |
| Matches won bowling first | 36 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 256 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 220 |
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Pitch Report
The surface at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will likely have to offer a lot of support to the batters in this match. The average first innings score in the last five matches at this venue has been 301 runs. The teams bowling first have won three out of the last five games here. The team winning the toss might look to bowl here.
South Africa vs New Zealand Playing XI
South Africa
Temba Bavuma (c), Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
New Zealand
Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William ORourke
South Africa vs New Zealand Top Performers
Kane Williamson (New Zealand)
- He played a fine knock of 81 runs off 120 deliveries in the last match.
- He has scored 87 runs in three outings for the Blackcaps in the tournament.
Michael Bracewell (New Zealand)
- Bracewell has been in terrific form with the ball.
- He has taken five wickets in three games at an average of 24.
Heinrich Klaasen (South Africa)
- Klaasen has featured in just a single game for South Africa in the tournament.
- He scored 64 runs off 56 deliveries before getting dismissed in the previous match against England.
Matt Henry (New Zealand)
- Henry is the highest wicket-taker in the tournament.
- He has taken eight wickets in three games at an average of 15.50, an economy of 5.09, and a strike rate of 18.25.
Kagiso Rabada (South Africa)
- Rabada has picked four wickets in two games for the Proteas at an average of 19.50, an economy of 5.03, and a strike rate of 23.25.
Who will win Today match between South Africa vs New Zealand?
New Zealand won two out of three games in the group stage, while South Africa remained unbeaten in their group. However, New Zealand have been in terrific form in the matches that they have played in Pakistan. They won the tri-nation series against Pakistan and South Africa last month. New Zealand are likely to finish this match on a high and make it to the final.
FAQs
1. What is the head-to-head record between SA and NZ in ODIs?
South Africa and New Zealand have played a total of 73 ODI games against each other. South Africa have won 42 out of these 73 games, while New Zealand have been victorious on 26 occasions.
2. Who are the Main players to watch out for in the SA vs NZ match?
Kane Williamson, Michael Bracewell, Heinrich Klaasen, Matt Henry, and Kagiso Rabada are the key players for this match.
3. Who is likely to win today’s South Africa vs New Zealand match?
New Zealand are likely to win this match.
4. Where will the South Africa vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 match be played?
This match between South Africa and New Zealand will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
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