The South Africa vs New Zealand semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will take place at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium today, March 05, at 2:30 PM IST. Under the captaincy of Temba Bavuma, South Africa will challenge the Kiwis with captain, Mitchell Santner. The winner of which will face Team India in the finals on Sunday, March 9.
SA vs NZ semi-final 2025 Champions Trophy pitch report
Lahore has hosted two complete games for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the pitch has provided a conducive batting surface. Ideal for mammoth scores, more than a combined score of 600 runs were made in the second game between Afghanistan and England. Australia, on the other hand, chased a 351 against England and the pitch is likely to retain these features for the semi-final.
SA vs NZ semi-final Champions Trophy Lahore Weather forecast
The Accuweather app predicts clear skies and sunny day in Lahore unlike the previous conditions that abandoned the match between Afghanistan and Australia. The temperature is likely to remain in the range of 20°C throughout the day.
SA vs NZ head-to-head stats
South Africa holds a strong upper hand in their ODI rivalry against New Zealand, having emerged victorious in 42 out of 73 encounters. Meanwhile, the Kiwis have claimed 26 wins, showcasing their resilience against the Proteas. The remaining five matches ended without a result, adding to the unpredictability of their clashes. However, when it comes to the ICC Champions Trophy, their competition has been evenly matched. Both teams have secured one win each.
SA vs NZ semi-final Champions Trophy Squad
New Zealand Squad: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (capt), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William ORourke, Jacob Duffy, Devon Conway, Mark Chapman, Nathan Smith.
South Africa Squad: Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Aiden Markram (capt), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Temba Bavuma, Corbin Bosch, Tabraiz Shamsi, George Linde, Tony de Zorzi.