New Zealand vs South Africa semi-final. New Zealand crushed South Africa by 50 runs in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final. They now face India in Sunday’s Dubai final. Mitchell Santner shined, grabbing 3 wickets for 43 runs against a fierce South African side. David Miller fought hard, smashing an unbeaten 100 off 67 balls with flair. Despite his heroics, South Africa fell short, scoring 312/9 chasing New Zealand’s hefty 363.
South Africa’s chase stumbled early when Matt Henry dismissed Ryan Rickelton for 17 in the fifth over. Rassie van der Dussen and Temba Bavuma then teamed up, forging a vital 105-run stand. Bavuma hit 57 off 71 balls before Santner struck him out in the 23rd over. Van der Dussen followed, scoring 69 off 66 balls, only to fall to Santner’s spin. With wickets tumbling, Miller’s late fireworks couldn’t save the day.
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In the New Zealand vs South Africa semi-final final New Zealand’s bowlers dominated, with Glenn Phillips and Matt Henry snagging two wickets each in the thrilling clash. Michael Bracewell and Rachin Ravindra chipped in, each claiming one scalp to seal the win. The Kiwis, unbeaten in Pakistan, rode high on their batting firepower from earlier. Rachin Ravindra blasted 108 off 101 balls, anchoring New Zealand’s towering 362/6 total.
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Kane Williamson matched Ravindra’s brilliance, smashing 102 off 94 balls before Lungi Ngidi caught him out. Will Young fell early for 13, leaving New Zealand at 48/1 in a tense moment. Daryl Mitchell added 49 off 37 balls, narrowly missing a fifty, while Glenn Phillips scored 49 too. Tom Latham managed just 4 runs before Kagiso Rabada bowled him out cleanly.
South Africa’s history of chasing big totals didn’t repeat, despite Miller’s stunning century in the Lahore showdown. New Zealand’s captain, Santner, sealed the innings, scrambling two runs off the final ball. Cricket fans now await an epic India vs. New Zealand final!
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