South Africa vs New Zealand Semi-final Highlights: New Zealand to face India in the final

South Africa vs New Zealand Highlights: The Champions Trophy 2025 second finalist will be decided on Wednesday (5 March) when South Africa take on New Zealand in the second semi-final at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The winner of the second semi-final in Lahore will face India in the Champions Trophy 2025 final on Sunday. Team India reached the final by winning the first semi-final against Australia by four wickets on Tuesday in Dubai.

South Africa finished at the top of the Group B with two wins while one of their matches got washed out. New Zealand, on the other hand, came second in Group A behind India, winning two games and losing one to the Men in Blue.

SA vs NZ: Lahore weather forecast and cricket stadium pitch report

We are set for a complete game as there are no chances of rain. The weather is expected to be pleasant and sunny. The temperatures will drop in the evening and overall, they are expected to be between 24 to 10 degrees Celsius.

Expect a high-scoring game at Lahore as four out of six innings at the Gaddafi Stadium in Champions Trophy 2025 have witnessed 300+ scores. The highest successful chase so far has been 352 by Australia.

SA vs NZ semi-final predicted XIs

South Africa’s predicted XI: Temba Bavuma (c), Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi

New Zealand’s predicted XI: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra/Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Will O’Rourke