South Africa vs New Zealand Highlights, 2nd Semi Final ICC Champions Trophy© AFP
South Africa vs New Zealand Highlights, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final: David Miller’s century went in vain as New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs to set up Champions Trophy final date with India. Chasing 363, South Africa seemed to be on course in the initial part of their run chase but they stumbled later on, losing wickets in the middle overs, to eventually lose their way despite Miller’s face-saving century. Miller reached triple figures off the final ball of the match. Earlier, Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra’s centuries powered New Zealand to 362/6. Rachin slammed 108 while Williamson became the first New Zealand batter to achieve the landmark of 19,000 international runs during his knock of 102. The pair added 164 runs for the second wicket after New Zealand opted to bat. Handy contributions from Daryl Mitchell (49) and Glenn Phillips (49*) allowed the Kiwis to cross the 350-run mark. (SCORECARD)
Here are the Scorecard for South Africa vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final, straight from the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore:
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22:31 (IST)
Champions Trophy LIVE: Stage set for IND vs NZ final!
A clinical show from New Zealand today as they march into the finals of Champions Trophy. All roads lead to Dubai on March 9 as the Kiwis battle it out with India for the title.
That’s a wrap for today, until next time!
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22:22 (IST)
Champions Trophy LIVE: 100 for Miller but SA go down!
Miller gets to his 100 off the final ball of the bat. However, New Zealand are through to the final as SA fall short by 50 runs. What a knock from Miller in what could be his final ODI appearance for South Africa. So, it’s India vs New Zealand in the final on Sunday (March 9).
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22:12 (IST)
Champions Trophy LIVE: 100 loading for Miller?
Miller fancies his 100! Another short ball, another pull from Miller. Lands just before the boundary rope.
SA: 278/9 (47.4)
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22:05 (IST)
Champions Trophy LIVE: Great shot!
Fired back at the bowler! Miller absolutely crunches it down as O’Rourke crouches to save his head.
SA: 263/9 (46.3)
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21:58 (IST)
Champions Trophy LIVE: WICKET!
Rabada holes out as Henry gets his second!
Kagiso Rabada c Phillips b Henry 16 (22)
SA: 256/9 (45.3)
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21:56 (IST)
Champions Trophy LIVE: India awaits New Zealand!
Just six overs left now! 118 needed with two wickets in hand. This is just a formality. Miller fighting a lone battle
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21:44 (IST)
Champions Trophy LIVE: Miller entertaining the crowd!
Miller has seen enough! He has now decided to go after Phillips with the match already lost. A huge six, followed by a one bounce four.
SA: 236/8 (41.3)
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21:41 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Record breaking day for Rachin!
Hundred and a wicket in an ICC ODI tournament match for NZ
Rachin Ravindra vs England, Ahmedabad, CWC 2023
Rachin Ravindra vs South Africa, Lahore, CT 2025
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21:36 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Maharaj walks back!
Another one bites the dust! Phillips has two in two overs. It was sliding down the leg, Maharaj swings and manages to get a bat to it. Great take from Latham
Keshav Maharaj c Latham b Phillips 1 (4)
SA: 218/8 (39.3)
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21:29 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: WICKET!
No support for Miller as Jansen departs too! Good shout for LBW. Phillips looked confident. Nothing from the umpire. Santner takes the replay shows impact is on middle and off, and it’s hitting leg! Great review from New Zealand.
Marco Jansen lbw b Phillips 3 (7)
SA: 212/7 (38)
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21:16 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: WICKET!
Mulder holes out and that’s surely the game for New Zealand! Bracewell strikes and SA are now six down. Jansen is the next batter
Wiaan Mulder c Ravindra b Bracewell 8 (13)
SA: 200/6 (36)
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21:08 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: WICKET!
Rachin strikes, and gets the big wicket of Markram! Bizarre dismissal and Rachin takes an good reaction catch. Markram is stunned
Aiden Markram c & b Ravindra 31 (29)SA: 189/5 (33)
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20:58 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: RRR close to 10!
So, 182 from the last 18 overs. Difficult, but not impossible. However, South Africa only have six wickets in hand with Mulder and Jansen to come after this
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20:47 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Santner strikes again!
Klaasen holes out! The RRR pressure gets the better of him. SA in tatters now. Santner gets his third of the match as Matt Hendry takes an excellent catch. He might’ve hurt himself in the process
Heinrich Klaasen c Henry b Santner 3 (7)
SA: 167/4 (28.4)
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20:44 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Not looking good for SA!
The RRR is now over 9. SA need 197 from 22 overs with 7 wickets in hand. No time to settle for Klaasen and Markram.
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20:38 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Bowled him!
Santner strikes again! RvD is beaten all ends up. It was a jaffa from Santner. Clips middle stump
Rassie van der Dussen b Santner 69 (66)
SA: 161/3 (26.5)
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20:31 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Four runs!
That’s a cover drive and a half from Markram! Too full from O’Rourke, enough width to allow Markram to free his arms
SA: 147/2 (25.1)
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20:28 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Six runs!
RvD launches it into the stands! Charges down the ground and hits this over midwicket. SA need him to play right till the end
SA: 138/2 (23.5)
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20:25 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: WICKET!
Bavuma looks to change gear, but mistimes! Top-edge flies to Williamson at backward point. Santner removes his counterpart
Temba Bavuma c Williamson b Santner 56 (71)
SA: 125/2 (22.2)
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20:14 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: RvD takes aerial route!
In the slot from Santner and Rassie pumpts it over long-on. Bit extension of the arms
SA: 114/1 (20.2)
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20:04 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Bavuma takes aerial route!
Bavuma saw the opportunity and took it! There was a bit of flight on it from Phillips, and Bavuma lifts it comfortably over the straight fielder up in the circle
SA: 102/1 (17.2)
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20:02 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: SA are steady!
South Africa not taking too much risks at the moment. There approach might be questionable, but the kind of firepower they have down the order, they can easily chase 100-120 in the last if they have wickets in hand at that point
SA: 94/1 (17)
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19:57 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: RRR is now over 8!
SA need 273 in 34 overs and the required run-rate is just over 8. Bavuma needs to get a few more boundaries like he did in the latter part of the first powerplay. RvD is playing well
SA: 90/1 (16)
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19:48 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: SA need boundaries!
No boundaries in the last three overs. Bracewell has done well since his introduction while O’Rourke made a strong recovery after conceding 16 in his first.
SA: 79/1 (14)
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19:37 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: What an over for SA!
O’Rourke welcomed with a bang by Bavuma and Rassie! 13 runs off this over and South Africa are back on track, as of now, in this chase. Bavuma is looking confident
SA: 69/1 (11)
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19:30 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Six runs!
Bavuma, take a bow! The little man is switching the gears. Goes cross batted, and clears the midwicket boundary for a six. First of the night for South Africa
SA: 52/1 (9.2)
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19:27 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Bavuma breaks the shackles!
Bavuma charges, goes inside out! The Proteas captain launches this over midwicket. Much needed boundary for SA.
SA: 41/1 (8.3)
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19:25 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: SA need boundaries!
Rickelton’s dismissal has allowed NZ to peg SA back in the chase. Bavuma has been very cautious.
SA: 36/1 (8)
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19:13 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Excellent shot from Bavuma!
Overpitched on the pads and Bavuma flicks this through midwicket. Was played with a mostly straight bat.
SA: 28/1 (5.2)
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19:10 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: WICKET!
Popped straight to cover and Bracewell takes an easy catch. Huge wicket for New Zealand. If South Africa needed anyone to bat long, it was supposed to be Rickelton.
Ryan Rickelton c Bracewell b Henry 17 (12)
SA: 20/1 (4.5)
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19:07 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Rickelton on the charge!
Rickelton on a roll! Four boundaries for him already. This time, he just helps it through midwicket. Decent start for the Proteas
SA: 19/0 (3.5)
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19:01 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Rickelton on fire!
Rickelton, take a bow! Excellent start this for the Proteas. Overpitched again from Henry, the side-on replay shows how he waited late and punched it with the ball right in front of him
SA: 14/0 (3)
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18:53 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Excellent start for SA!
Rickelton starts off with a couple of boundaries off Matt Henry. There is a bit of swing on offer.
SA: 8/0 (1)
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18:51 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: We are back!
South Africa’s chase is underway with Rickelton on strike to face Matt Henry. It’s still a flat pitch, there won’t be dew. SA will fancy their chance though
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18:26 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Time for a short break!
We will be back shortly for the coverage of the second innings as South Africa chase 363 under the light in Lahore.
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18:18 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: End of innings!
So, 13 runs in the final over as New Zealand post 362/6 in 50 overs. Rachin Ravindra (108) and Kane Williamson (102) centuries powering the Kiwis. Bizarre bowling display from the Proteas, whose bowling was deemed the best among the semi-finalists. 3 wickets for Ngidi but he was taken for 72.
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18:09 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: 2 overs to go!
Rabada taken for 19 in this over! New Zealand just 7 shy off 350 with 12 balls to go. However, the question now is can they reach 370 from here? If yes, South Africa are all but out of this with almost no chance of dew.
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18:05 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Phillips on fire!
Rabada misses the yorker and Phillips obliges.He makes ideal contact, launching straight and true for six! Where is the damage control from South Africa?
NZ: 330/5 (47.1)
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17:57 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: WICKET!
Mitchell holes out on 49! Easy catch for Rabada and Ngidi strikes again. Prior to the wicket, NZ had 57 off the last 30 deliveries.
Daryl Mitchell c Rabada b Ngidi 49 (37)
NZ: 314/5 (46.1)
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17:55 (IST)
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Another boundary!
Glenn Phillips joins the party as he hits Jansen for four back-to-back boundaries. The partnership between him and Mitchell now over 50.
NZ: 314/4 (46)
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