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South Africa will take on New Zealand in the second semi-final of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday, March 5.
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South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, ended Group B standings at the pole position while New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, ended Group A table at the second rank after suffering a defeat to India.
SA vs NZ, Champions Trophy, Semi Final 2 Details
Match: South Africa vs New Zealand, Semi Final 2
Time & Date: 2:30 PM IST, Wednesday, March 5
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
SA vs NZ, Champions Trophy, Semi Final 2 Pitch Report
The Lahore surface is expected to assist batters comparatively. However, bowlers, especially spinners, will get a decent turn and bounce in the middle overs to contain the run-flow. We can expect scores of above 270 to be registered in the first innings.
SA vs NZ, Champions Trophy, Semi Final 2 Probable XIs
South Africa
Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
New Zealand
Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William O'Rourke.
SA vs NZ, Champions Trophy, Semi Final 2 Winner Prediction
Match Winner: New Zealand
While South Africa was unbeaten in the group stage with two wins and a no-result affair, New Zealand's only defeat came against India. South Africa topped the group stage in Group B, with New Zealand finishing at the second rank in Group A.
That said, these two sides are expected to give fans an exceptional contest. However, we can anticipate New Zealand to come out on top with a comfortable win and make it to the final. The Kiwis look exceptional on the field and that aspect would make them strong favorites.
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