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

FirstCricket Staff • March 5, 2025, 22:28:16 IST

SA vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 Highlights: New Zealand have defeated South Africa by 50 runs to set up a final clash against India. Rachin Ravindra won the Player of the Match for his brilliant century. South Africa lost wickets in regular intervals as they went down against the Kiwis despite a last-ball century from David Miller. Follow Cricket LIVE Score, Updates, Scorecard and Commentary form SA vs NZ match here.

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South Africa vs New Zealand Semi-final Highlights: New Zealand to face India in the final
New Zealand bowlers have stunned South Africa batters in the semi-final. Image: Reuters

South Africa vs New Zealand Highlights, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final: New Zealand have defeated South Africa by 50 runs to qualify for the final. The Proteas failed to chase down a mammoth target of 363 runs as they lost nine wickets for just 250 runs on the board. David Miller stayed till the end and scored a century but in vain as none of the other batters performed. Mitchell Santner led from the front, taking three crucial wickets in the middle overs to hand his team the upper hand. The Kiwis will face India in the final on 9 March. Follow SA vs NZ Cricket LIVE Score, Updates, Scorecard and Commentary.

South Africa vs New Zealand (SA vs NZ) Cricket LIVE Score Online, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final

South Africa vs New Zealand Cricket LIVE Score Online, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final: Follow Updates, Scorecard and Commentary form SA vs NZ match here.

March 5, 2025, 22:28:16 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Rachin Ravindra win the POTM

Rachin Ravindra has been named the player of the match for his brilliant century. New Zealand defeated South Africa by 50 runs to qualify for the final against India.
March 5, 2025, 22:22:35 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: New Zealand win by 50 runs to set up final clash against India

The Black Caps outclass South Africa to book their place in the Champions Trophy final against India. Despite David Miller’s century, the Proteas fell short in their record chase. New Zealand now set their sights on the big final against India.
March 5, 2025, 22:17:30 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Can Miller get to his hundred?

Miller is just 18 runs shy of his century, but with only six balls left in the innings, South Africa’s chances of victory are long gone. The only consolation for them now is the possibility of Miller reaching his ton.
March 5, 2025, 22:05:25 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Miller brings up his fifty but in vain

David Miller has reached his half-century but in vain as South Africa are far far away from the target with his one wicket remaining. New Zealand are now favourites to face India in the final.
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March 5, 2025, 22:01:10 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Henry removes Rabada, New Zealand on top

New Zealand edge closer to victory as Kagiso Rabada falls for 16. Matt Henry’s clever slower ball deceives Rabada, who pulls it straight to Glenn Phillips at the boundary. South Africa are now 234/9, with just one wicket remaining.
March 5, 2025, 21:57:52 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Miller starts breaking shackles but it's too late

Miller is finding the boundaries, but it might be too little, too late for South Africa with only six overs remaining. They need 110 runs from 30 deliveries.
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March 5, 2025, 21:53:18 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: The winner will meet India in the final

The winner of this match will face India in the final on 9 March. New Zealand are most likely to qualify for the final in Dubai. South Africa have failed to put on a record chase as they are 8 wickets down for 245 runs.
March 5, 2025, 21:43:08 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Required run rate go past 15 RPO

South Africa’s chase is slipping further out of reach as the required run rate has now climbed beyond 15 runs per over. With only two wickets in hand and David Miller left as their last hope, the Proteas need a miracle to pull this off. New Zealand inch closer to the final.
March 5, 2025, 21:37:07 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Another one down as South Africa go further away from the final dream

Glenn Phillips strikes again as Keshav Maharaj (1 off 4) gets a faint edge down the leg side, and Tom Latham takes a brilliant catch. South Africa are now 206/8 in 39.3 overs, edging further away from their final dream. The Kiwis are just two wickets away from sealing their spot alongside India.
March 5, 2025, 21:30:34 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Glenn Phillips now has a wicket, South Africa 7 down

New Zealand strike again as Marco Jansen is trapped LBW by Glenn Phillips after a successful review. The left-hander went for a reverse sweep but missed it completely, and ball-tracking confirmed it was crashing into leg stump. South Africa are now 203/7 in 38 overs.
March 5, 2025, 21:26:39 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: New Zealand inch closer to victory as NRR climb over 12

New Zealand are looking favourites to win as South Africa’s required run rate goes beyond 12 runs per over. With six wickets down and the pressure mounting, David Miller remains the key for the Proteas.
March 5, 2025, 21:16:39 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Bracewell takes a wicket in his final over

South Africa sink further as Wiaan Mulder departed for 8 off 13 balls, caught by Rachin Ravindra off Michael Bracewell’s bowling. The Proteas are now 200/6 in 36 overs, with David Miller holding one end. The required run rate continues to soar.
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March 5, 2025, 21:04:33 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Another set batter perishes

Aiden Markram cannot believe it as Rachin Ravindra picks up his wicket for 31 off 29 balls. The Kiwis are getting closer to the final. South Africa 189/5 in 33 overs. The required run rate has gone over 10 RPO.
March 5, 2025, 21:02:13 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: New Zealand are looking good to win the match

The win predictor says that New Zealand are favourites to win this match and go to the final. The Kiwis have 94 percent chance of winning the match, while South Africa have only 6 percent chance.
March 5, 2025, 20:55:45 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Miller finds a much-needed boundary

David Miller got into the act with a confident drive down the ground off Rachin Ravindra’s bowling. A much-needed release shot for South Africa as they look to rebuild after losing key wickets.
March 5, 2025, 20:48:44 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Santner picks up his third wicket as Klaasen departs

New Zealand strike again, and it’s that man Mitchell Santner once more. Heinrich Klaasen has been dismissed cheaply. A mistimed heave down the ground finds Matt Henry took a heavy blow on his right shoulder while taking the catch. South Africa 167/4 in 28.4 Overs.
March 5, 2025, 20:39:43 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Santner takes another wicket as van der Dussen departs

Mitchell Santner gets another crucial breakthrough as he cleans up Rassie van der Dussen. A beautifully bowled delivery to beat the right-hander’s attempted flick. Van der Dussen, who was looking set for a big one, completely misread it and the ball crashed into middle stump. South Africa 161/3 in 26.5 Overs.
March 5, 2025, 20:21:23 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Big breakthrough as Santner removes Bavuma

Temba Bavuma stepped out, looking to go over cover, but the ball dipped late and he only managed to slice it to Williamson at backward point. Bavuma goes for 56 (71). South Africa now need to rebuild. South Africa 125/2 in 22.2 Overs.
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March 5, 2025, 20:17:26 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: 100-run partnership comes up between Bavuma and Dussen

Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen have completed 100 runs between them. Both batters have scored a half-century each and are leading their team’s chase against New Zealand.
March 5, 2025, 20:15:05 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Williamson drops a catch

Rassie van der Dussen relieved some pressure with a towering hit over long-on right after he was dropped by Kane Williamson at mid-wicket. South Africa looking to accelerate now. South Africa 120/1 in 20.2 overs.
March 5, 2025, 20:11:56 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Bavuma scores a half-century

Temba Bavuma reached a well-crafted half-century off 64 balls. The South African skipper has anchored the innings beautifully, ensuring stability in this crucial chase. He’ll need to continue leading from the front if the Proteas are to challenge New Zealand’s total of 362.
March 5, 2025, 20:04:39 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Bavuma hits a classy shot to bring up 100 for South Africa

Temba Bavuma showcased his elegance with a stunning inside-out drive over mid-off to bring up South Africa’s 100 in style. The Proteas are now 100/1 in 17.2 overs, with Bavuma (46*) and Rassie van der Dussen (34*) looking solid in this chase.
March 5, 2025, 20:02:21 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Bavuma, van der Dussen keep it steady for Proteas

South Africa reached 94/1 after 17 overs, with Temba Bavuma (42*) and Rassie van der Dussen (34*) continuing to rotate the strike. Mitchell Santner came into the attack and bowled a tidy over, conceding just 4 runs, keeping the required rate in check for New Zealand.
March 5, 2025, 19:54:37 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Required run rate steadily creeping up

South Africa moves to 85/1 after 15 overs, keeping the chase steady but with the required rate creeping up to 7.94 RPO. South Africa will need to accelerate soon in order to stay alive in the chase of 363 runs.
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March 5, 2025, 19:45:43 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Spin comes into attack, keeps things tight

Michael Bracewell starts with a tidy over, conceding just 3 runs in his first of the match. The off-spinner kept it flat and on target, not allowing Bavuma or van der Dussen to free their arms. With the required rate still over 7.5, South Africa will need to push harder in the middle overs.
March 5, 2025, 19:42:32 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Bavuma, van der Dussen pick up the pace with 50-run partnership

South Africa have shifted gears after the powerplay. Rassie van der Dussen and Temba Bavuma have scored 50 runs between them and are keeping the scoreboard ticking.
March 5, 2025, 19:33:57 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: South Africa reach 56/1 at the end of powerplay

South Africa reach 56/1 after 10 overs, with Temba Bavuma shifting gears after a slow start. The Proteas skipper launched a six over backward square leg off Kyle Jamieson, followed by a couple of well-placed twos to keep the scoreboard ticking. He is batting with Rassie van der Dussen.
March 5, 2025, 19:27:39 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Bavuma breaks the shackles

South Africa 40/1 after 8.3 overs, with Temba Bavuma finally breaking free. The Proteas skipper steps down the pitch and launches Matt Henry over wide mid-off for a stylish boundary.
March 5, 2025, 19:25:36 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: South Africa will need some momentum soon

South Africa move to 36/1 after 8 overs, still needing 327 runs from 42 overs. Temba Bavuma (10*) and Rassie van der Dussen (9*) are looking to settle in, but the required rate continues to climb.
March 5, 2025, 19:21:51 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Proteas need to accelerate soon to stay in the chase

South Africa are 33/1 after 7 overs. Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen are at the crease after the early loss of Ryan Rickelton. Matt Henry has been testing both batters with the ball, while Kyle Jamieson has built pressure from the other end.
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March 5, 2025, 19:10:28 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Early breakthrough for New Zealand

Matt Henry gets the first breakthrough as Rickelton mistimes his shot straight to Michael Bracewell at cover. He looked in fine touch but falls early, leaving South Africa at 19/1 in 4.5 overs.
March 5, 2025, 19:09:08 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: South Africa get a steady start

After 4 overs, South Africa are 19/0, with Ryan Rickelton (17 off 10) looking fluent, already striking four boundaries. Temba Bavuma (2 off 14), on the other hand, has been struggling to find the gaps, with Kyle Jamieson keeping him quiet.
March 5, 2025, 18:55:23 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: South Africa off to a lively start

South Africa begins their chase of 363 with an eventful first over. Ryan Rickelton gets going with two boundaries, including a fortunate inside edge, while Temba Bavuma is yet to face a delivery. Matt Henry found some swing early on, but Rickelton looked positive with his strokeplay. The Proteas are off to a steady start at 8/0 after 1 over.
March 5, 2025, 18:50:57 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Bavuma and Rickelton open for Proteas

South Africa’s chase of 363 is underway as Temba Bavuma and Ryan Rickelton open the innings. The Proteas will need a strong start to keep up with the required rate. Matt Henry takes the new ball for New Zealand.
March 5, 2025, 18:38:03 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Ravindra talks about his ton and partnership with Williamson

“I guess it was the partnerships, Young and Kane helped me get through the ebbs and flows, at times my timing isn’t so great, but KW helped me get through that phase. At times, the ball held a bit and the bowlers also bowled good lines and lengths. Hopefully, the ball will continue to hold onto the surface a bit more under lights. He’s a classy player (on Kane Williamson), fun to watch him bat from the other end. The pitch held up at times, looked a bit crumbly, so the key will be to bowl into the surface, use the cutters and variations.”
March 5, 2025, 18:34:18 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Highest scores in ICC ODI knockouts

IND: 397/4 vs NZ (SF), Wankhede 2023

NZ: 393/6 vs WI (QF), Wellington 2015

NZ: 362/6 vs SA (SF), Today

AUS: 359/2 vs IND (F), Johannesburg 2003

PAK: 338/4 vs IND (F), Oval 2017

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March 5, 2025, 18:23:43 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: South Africa eye record chase!

Only twice in ODI history has a target of 360 or more been successfully hunted down, and both times, it was the Proteas who did it. Can they pull off another historic run chase today?
March 5, 2025, 18:19:07 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: New Zealand 362/6 in 50 overs

New Zealand have posted 362/6 in 50 overs thanks to some late charge from Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips. South Africa will now need 362 runs to win the semi-final.
March 5, 2025, 18:13:52 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Can New Zealand breach the 360 mark?

Glenn Phillips is on fire, taking on the South African bowlers in the final overs. He has raced to 44 off just 25 balls, smashing boundaries and a massive six down the ground. Michael Bracewell is giving him support as New Zealand look to push past 360 with six balls to go.
March 5, 2025, 18:07:38 (IST)
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SA vs NZ Champions Trophy Semi-final LIVE Score: Phillips provide late boost to New Zealand

Glenn Phillips is accelerating in the death overs, providing New Zealand with crucial late runs. With boundaries flowing, the Kiwis are pushing towards a formidable total of 350-plus runs.

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

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