South Africa national cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team match scorecard 2025
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In the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, New Zealand emerged victorious over South Africa by 50 runs, securing their spot in the final against India.
New Zealand Innings:
New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Openers Will Young and Rachin Ravindra provided a solid start, adding 48 runs before Young was dismissed for 25 off 30 balls.
Ravindra continued his impressive form, scoring a century - his fifth in ICC events - before falling for 108 off 120 balls, caught by Heinrich Klaasen off Kagiso Rabada.
Captain Kane Williamson also contributed significantly, scoring 102 runs off 110 balls, marking his 15th ODI century. Daryl Mitchell (49 off 37 balls) and Glenn Phillips (49* off 27 balls) added valuable runs, propelling New Zealand to a formidable total of 362/6 in their 50 overs.
South Africa Innings:
In response, South Africa's top order faced early challenges. Captain Temba Bavuma was dismissed for 56 off 65 balls, caught by Kane Williamson off Mitchell Santner. Rassie van der Dussen top-scored for South Africa with 69 runs off 65 balls.
David Miller's valiant unbeaten century (100* off 67 balls) provided resistance, but the required run rate escalated as wickets fell at regular intervals. Despite Miller's efforts, South Africa could only manage 312/9 in their allotted 50 overs, falling short by 50 runs.
Key Performances:
New Zealand:
- Rachin Ravindra: 108 runs
- Kane Williamson: 102 runs
- Daryl Mitchell: 49 runs
- Glenn Phillips: 49* runs
- Mitchell Santner: 3 wickets for 43 runs
- Glenn Phillips: 2 wickets for 27 runs
- Matt Henry: 2 wickets for 43 runs
South Africa:
- David Miller: 100* runs
- Rassie van der Dussen: 69 runs
- Temba Bavuma: 56 runs
- Lungi Ngidi: 3 wickets for 72 runs
- Kagiso Rabada: 2 wickets for 70 runs
Match Highlights:
The turning point of the match was New Zealand's dominant batting performance, particularly the 164-run partnership between Ravindra and Williamson. Their centuries set a strong foundation, allowing the middle order to accelerate in the final overs.
In reply, South Africa's inability to form substantial partnerships, especially in the middle overs, hindered their chase. Despite Miller's heroic effort, the mounting required run rate and consistent fall of wickets led to their downfall.
Conclusion:
New Zealand's comprehensive performance in both batting and bowling has propelled them into the Champions Trophy final, where they will face a formidable Indian team.
The final, scheduled for March 9, 2025, in Dubai, promises to be an exciting contest between two of the tournament's strongest teams.
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