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South Africa vs New Zealand semi-final: Lahore weather forecast, pitch report, predicted playing XIs, head-to-head record & more

FirstCricket Staff March 5, 2025, 05:00:35 IST

South Africa vs New Zealand semi-final: Check predicted playing XI, live streaming details, Lahore weather forecast, pitch report, and head-to-head record before the SA vs NZ semi-final in Champions Trophy 2025.

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South Africa players during their match against Afghanistan. Image: AP
South Africa players during their match against Afghanistan. Image: AP

South Africa vs New Zealand live streaming, weather forecast and pitch report: South Africa and New Zealand are all set to lock horns against each other in the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025. South Africa and New Zealand have met 11 times in ICC tournaments and the Kiwis have won seven of those games, holding an advantage. Both sides will aim to win the match and reach the final.

Meanwhile, India won the first semi-final after defeating Australia in Dubai on Tuesday and will face the winner of the second semi-final on 9 March.

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South Africa vs New Zealand: Match date, time, venue and live streaming details

The Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium on 5 March (Wednesday) at 2.30 PM IST. The toss will take place at 2 PM IST.

The South Africa vs New Zealand match will be telecast live on Star Sports and Network 18 channels. The live streaming of the IND vs AUS match will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.

South Africa vs New Zealand: Head-to-head record in ODIs

Total ODIs played: 73

South Africa won: 42

New Zealand won: 26

No result: 5

South Africa vs New Zealand: Lahore weather forecast

Lahore is set to experience pleasant and sunny weather on Wednesday, with no chance of rain. Temperatures are expected to range between 24°C and 10°C, ensuring ideal conditions for the match.

South Africa vs New Zealand: 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

South Africa vs New Zealand: Gaddafi Stadium pitch report

At this venue, three matches have been played in the tournament so far, with one win each for teams batting and bowling first, while one game ended without a result. The average first-innings score stands at 316, and the highest successful chase has been 352 by Australia. The pitch is expected to be a paradise for batters, with both teams boasting explosive power hitters.

South Africa vs New Zealand: Full squads

South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosch.

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New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Jacob Duffy.

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