We’re heading to Lahore! After India’s big win over Australia, it’s time for the second semi-final. Get ready for SA vs NZ Champions Trophy action! South Africa and New Zealand will fight for a spot in the final. This game is huge, it’s all about who plays India on Sunday.
Let’s go on!
This big match will be held at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The game starts at 2:30 PM India time, which is 9:00 AM GMT and 2:00 PM local time. Don’t be late!
South Africa has been stunning. They won all their group games.
New Zealand?
They won their first two games, but they lost to India. That loss might have slowed them down. They need to play really well now.
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Match Details
- Match: South Africa (SA) vs New Zealand (NZ), Semi-Final 2, ICC Champions Trophy 2025
- Date: March 5, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Time: 2:30 PM IST / 09:00 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
SA vs NZ Head-to-Head Records: Who’s Won More?
South Africa and New Zealand have played 73 ODIs. South Africa won 42, and New Zealand won 26. Five games ended without a result. That is a lot of games played!
Weather and Pitch Report
Lahore will be sunny. The temperature will be around 21°C. Humidity will be about 40%. Perfect for cricket!
The pitch is great for batting. The ball comes onto the bat nicely. The bounce is good. Batters can hit big shots. Bowlers? They won’t have it easy. It’s a good pitch to chase runs.
SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Probable XI
Let’s look at the teams.
South Africa’s Probable XI:
- Ryan Rickelton
- Temba Bavuma (c)
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Aiden Markram
- Heinrich Klaasen (wk)
- David Miller
- Wiaan Mulder
- Marco Jansen
- Keshav Maharaj
- Kagiso Rabada
- Lungi Ngidi
New Zealand’s Probable XI:
- Rachin Ravindra
- Will Young
- Kane Williamson
- Daryl Mitchell
- Tom Latham (wk)
- Glenn Phillips
- Michael Bracewell4
- Mitchell Santner (c)
- Matt Henry
- Kyle Jamieson
- William O’Rourke
Dream11 Fantasy Teams
Want to make your Dream11 team? Here are some ideas:
Team 1
- Wicket-keepers: R Rickelton, H Klaasen / T Latham
- Batters: K Williamson, R van der Dussen, R Ravindra
- All-rounders: M Bracewell, M Santner/ G Phillips, M Jansen
- Bowlers: K Maharaj / W O’Rourke, M Henry, K Rabada
- Captain: R Ravindra / K Williamson
- Vice-Captain: R Rickelton / M Jansen
Team 2
- Wicket-keepers: R Rickelton / T Latham, H Klaasen
- Batters: K Williamson, W Young, R van der Dussen / T Bavuma, R Ravindra
- All-rounders: M Bracewell / M Santner, A Markram / M Jansen, G Phillips
- Bowlers: W O’Rourke / M Henry, K Rabada
- Captain: H Klaasen / R Van der Dussen
- Vice-Captain: M Bracewell / M Henry
Team 3
- Wicket-keepers: R Rickelton / T Latham, H Klaasen
- Batters: K Williamson / W Young, R van der Dussen / R Ravindra
- All-rounders: M Bracewell, M Santner / G Phillips, M Jansen,
- Bowlers: W O’Rourke / K Jamieson, M Henry, K Rabada, L Ngidi / K Maharaj
- Captain: H Klaasen / R Van der Dussen
- Vice-Captain: M Bracewell / M Henry
SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Dream 11 Prediction: Who Will Win?
After losing against India, New Zealand wants to come back hard in the semi-final 2. South Africa, though, they’ve been playing really well like India and top the Group B. Their last meet-up in World Cup 2023 was upsetting for the Kiwis.
Will the Kiwis take revenge like India in the semi-final 2?
The time will tell everything.
Both teams feature outstanding fast bowlers who will play vital roles in Lahore. We anticipate an exciting match and expect to see some great cricket. This SA vs NZ Champions Trophy game will determine which team will face India in the finals.
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