Is Bavuma still the best bet to lead SA in ODIs?
Vernon Philander on the captain's importance to the team
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
Southee: New Zealand's strength is their preparation
Tim Southee reflects on New Zealand's history of strong showings at global events despite not having a 'team of superstars'
Philander: 'Honest conversations will need to happen'
Vernon Philander feels South Africa misread the conditions and should have picked a second spinner
Should usage of saliva on the ball be allowed again?
Tim Southee and Vernon Philander have their say
Philander: Williamson brought a real intensity to his innings
The former South Africa bowler on Williamson's masterclass
What makes Ravindra such a standout player?
Tim Southee has his say on the opener's career graph
Rob Walter has 'eyes on the prize' for the 2027 home World Cup
South Africa lost the Champions Trophy semi-final to New Zealand by 50 runs
Kane Williamson: Rachin Ravindra is so gifted
New Zealand batter is looking forward to the big final against India in Dubai where he expects a great atmosphere
Match Coverage
All Match NewsSouthee, 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
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
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"
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
