Ravindra and Williamson set up title bout with India
Both scored centuries to power New Zealand to the highest total in Champions Trophy history, before Santner led an immaculate defence
05/03Result
2nd Semi-Final (D/N), ICC Champions Trophy at Lahore, Mar 5 2025
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
312/9 (50 ov)
Player of the Match
05/03Result
2nd Semi-Final (D/N), ICC Champions Trophy at Lahore, Mar 5 2025
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
312/9 (50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Southee, Philander back Shami's call to revoke ban on usage of saliva on ball
The ban on using saliva to polish the ball was first put into place by the ICC during the Covid-19 pandemic
Keshav Maharaj goes from hunter to hunted as New Zealand shelve the fear factor
Pivotal assault on left-arm spinner condemns South Africa to another semi-final exit
South Africa down but not out after loss that will help them 'keep learning'
As their coach Rob Walter put it: "We're two-and-half years to the 2027 World Cup and that's the eyes on the prize"
India to face Australia in Dubai semi-final; NZ to meet SA in Lahore semi-final
South Africa, who had also shifted to Dubai ahead of the knockouts, will now fly back to Lahore for the second semi-final
Bavuma laments 'soft dismissal', says target was 'above par'
"We just weren't able to really get those partnerships. We needed to emulate what their top four batters did"
Philander: South Africa shouldn't be hasty with 'fantastic leader' Bavuma
The former South Africa quick questioned their decision to not play Tabraiz Shamsi in the Champions Trophy semi-final
Miller puts weight behind New Zealand after 'not ideal' semi-final scheduling
South Africa's centurion frustrated by preparations after to-and-fro flights between Pakistan and Dubai
South Africa take 'crazy 18 hours' before semi-final in their stride
Klaasen admits the travel is "not ideal for the bodies" but is all part of the job
South Africa call up Linde as cover for injured Markram
Markram hurt his right hamstring in the field against England and spent the rest of the match on the sidelines
Bavuma: 'Don't think there's a lot between' the two bowling attacks
Racking up frequent flyer miles no excuse for South Africa, captain Temba Bavuma says
Stats - Rachin Ravindra's dream run at ICC ODI tournaments
Stats highlights from the Champions Trophy semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa in Lahore
Preview
South Africa, New Zealand gear up for run-fest as even contest beckons
Their bowling attacks are similarly matched but the difference could come in the spin department, where New Zealand look stronger
