SA vs NZ Semi-Final, Champions Trophy 2025 Highlights: Clinical New Zealand beat SA by 50 runs to march into finals; Miller ton in vain

NZ vs SA: David Miller ton wasted

South African batters had a mountain to climb in the run chase. After losing opener Ryan Rickleton (17) early, captain Temba Bavuma (56) and Rassie van der Dussen (69) revived the team. The duo shared a stand of 105 for the second wicket but once they were dismissed by Santner, the Proteas began losing the momentum chasing 362. Aiden Markram (31) too failed to convert the start as he was caught and bowled by Rachin Ravindra, another bold move by Kiwi Santner. The middle and lower middle-order kept losing wickets under pressure but Miller - who walked into the middle at number 5 - held the fort. He first completed a fifty and went on to convert it into a century but found no support at the other end.

New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs, enter finals

Done & dusted! New Zealand are through to the Champions Trophy 2025 final as the Mitchell Santner-led side defeats South Africa by 50 runs. They will now fly to Dubai to face India on Sunday's final. David Miller completes his century on the final ball of the match but couldn't help his team secure a win. He didn't find any support from his teammates as SA could only muster 312 for the loss of 9 wickets in the 50 overs.

CT 2025 Semifinal 2 Live Updates: South Africa seven wickets down

South Africa's innings is struggling to gain momentum, reaching 217/7 after 39 overs. David Miller remains their key hope at 25* (27), with Keshav Maharaj joining him at the crease. Rachin Ravindra's controlled spell (5-0-20-1) has further tightened New Zealand's grip.

Marco Jansen's attempt at a reverse sweep against Glenn Phillips (1-0-10-1) resulted in his LBW dismissal for 3(7), confirmed via DRS. Miller momentarily lifted South Africa's spirits with a powerful six, but the run rate remains a concern.

Earlier, Wiaan Mulder departed for 8(13), caught at deep square leg off Michael Bracewell (10-0-53-1). The Kiwi spinners have dominated, with Santner and Ravindra creating pressure. With limited batting depth left, Miller must produce something extraordinary to push South Africa towards a competitive total. New Zealand remains firmly in control as the overs tick away in this crucial Champions Trophy semi-final.

NZ vs SA Live, Semifinal 2: South Africa steady in run chase

South Africa steadily built their innings after 10 overs, reaching 118/1 after 21 overs. Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen kept the scoreboard ticking with a mix of singles and boundaries. Bavuma reached his fifty in the 20th over, but the New Zealand spinners, particularly Michael Bracewell (5-0-22-0) and Mitchell Santner (3-0-16-0), kept the scoring rate in check with tight overs. Bracewell's 19th over was especially economical, conceding just one run. However, van der Dussen relieved some pressure in the 21st over, smashing a six off Santner. Bavuma had a close call in the same over when Kane Williamson nearly pulled off a stunning catch.

Earlier, Bavuma played a classy inside-out shot for four in the 18th over, helping South Africa cross the 100-run mark. Despite the spinners' discipline, Bavuma and van der Dussen remained solid, setting up a strong platform for the final phase of the innings.

New Zealand vs South Africa Live: South Africa lose Rickelton early

New Zealand has kept things tight in the opening powerplay, restricting South Africa to 33/1 after seven overs. Matt Henry provided the breakthrough, dismissing Ryan Rickelton (17 off 12) with a well-disguised cutter that stopped on the batter, leading to a simple catch at cover.

Rassie van der Dussen got off the mark with a well-timed flick for four, while Temba Bavuma has struggled to find fluency, reaching 8 off 23 balls. Kyle Jamieson has been disciplined, conceding just 11 runs in three overs, while Henry has been more attacking, picking up a wicket but also leaking 22 runs in four overs.

Van der Dussen (8* off 7) and Bavuma will look to build a steady partnership after the early setback. With the pitch offering some movement, New Zealand will aim for another breakthrough before the Proteas settle in. The next few overs could be crucial in shaping the innings.

SA vs NZ Live Score: New Zealand near 300

New Zealand continued their strong finish, with Daryl Mitchell shifting gears in the latter stages. The highlight came in the 45th over when Mitchell took on Lungi Ngidi, smashing a six and two fours, pushing the total close to 300. His aggressive stroke play, including a powerful swipe over deep backward square leg, put the pressure back on South Africa. Glenn Phillips played a supporting role, rotating the strike effectively.

Rabada and Jansen tried to apply the brakes in overs 42-44, with Rabada dismissing Tom Latham for 4. However, Mitchell's counterattack, particularly against Jansen, ensured New Zealand stayed in command. At the end of 45 overs, NZ reached 296/4, with Mitchell on 48 (35)* and Phillips on 9 (12)*.

Ngidi: 8-0-49-1
Rabada: 9-1-55-2

Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal Live Updates: Kane Williamson departs after scoring century

Kane Williamson showcased his class yet again, notching up his 15th ODI century and third consecutive ton against South Africa. The milestone came with a delicate scoop over the keeper off Mulder in the 40th over. However, his innings ended soon after on 102 (94), falling to the same shot as Ngidi took a simple catch at short fine-leg.

Mulder's return to the attack proved eventful, conceding a boundary to Williamson before dismissing him. Daryl Mitchell (17*) remained steady at the other end, joined by Tom Latham. Maharaj completed his spell wicketless (10-0-65-0), keeping the runs in check after an expensive start. With 10 overs to go, New Zealand will look to push past 320.

New Zealand 252/3 in 40 overs

South Africa vs New Zealan Live Score: Rachin Ravindra hits Century

Rachin Ravindra continued his sensational form, reaching his fifth ODI hundred-all in ICC tournaments-off just 92 balls. His partnership with Kane Williamson flourished as the duo took on South Africa's attack, pushing New Zealand past 200. Ravindra's innings included 13 boundaries and a six, showcasing his class and composure.

However, Kagiso Rabada had the last laugh, dismissing Ravindra for 108 in the 34th over. The left-hander edged a slower delivery to Heinrich Klaasen, ending a crucial 200-run stand. Williamson, on the other hand, kept the scoreboard ticking with aggressive stroke play, including a slog-swept six off Keshav Maharaj. At 213/2 after 34 overs, New Zealand remained in a strong position, eyeing a massive total.

South Africa vs New Zealand Live: New Zealand Eye Over 300+

In the 28th over, bowled by Aiden Markram, New Zealand scored 10 runs, taking their total to 169/1. Rachin Ravindra moved to 90 off 82 balls, while Kane Williamson reached his half-century and stood at 55 off 63 balls.

The over included a four from Williamson via a well-placed reverse sweep, a two that brought up his 48th ODI fifty, and four singles spread across the over. The pitch seemed great for batting, and with wickets in hand, New Zealand appeared set for a big total.

SA vs NZ LIVE Score: Ravindra Leads Charge For NZ

After 24 overs, New Zealand is in a strong position at 130 for 1 in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy against South Africa. Rachin Ravindra has been the standout performer so far, batting fluently on 69 off 71 balls. His innings has been a mix of controlled aggression and smart shot selection, allowing New Zealand to maintain a steady scoring rate. At the other end, Kane Williamson is playing the anchor role, patiently building his innings and ensuring stability at 37 off 50 balls.

South Africa's bowlers have struggled to break this partnership, with Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada unable to make an impact despite some tight bowling spells. Keshav Maharaj and Aiden Markram have kept things relatively economical, but they haven't been able to put the batters under significant pressure.

New Zealand is setting up well for a big total, and with wickets in hand, they could easily push towards a 300-plus score. South Africa will need quick breakthroughs soon to avoid chasing a daunting target.

SA vs NZ Live Score: Kiwis Off To Steady Start

In the first seven overs of the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand, the Kiwis made a steady start and reached 44 for no loss. Marco Jansen opened the bowling and kept things tight in the first over, conceding just two runs. Lungi Ngidi followed up with a slightly more expensive second over, where Will Young managed to edge a boundary, taking the total to six runs. In the third over, Rachin Ravindra began to find his timing, smashing a four, and New Zealand added six more runs. The fourth over saw both batters settling in as they hit a boundary each, making it a productive over with nine runs added.

As the innings progressed, Will Young confidently played a pull shot for four in the fifth over, contributing to a total of eight runs. However, in the sixth over, Ngidi bowled with great discipline, allowing only a single run and building some pressure. The momentum shifted again in the seventh over when Rachin Ravindra took charge, smashing three boundaries off Jansen, making it the most expensive over so far with 14 runs added. By the end of seven overs, New Zealand stood at 44 for no loss, with Ravindra unbeaten on 25 off 23 balls and Will Young on 18 off 19. Marco Jansen had bowled four overs for 30 runs without a wicket, while Ngidi had delivered three overs for 14 runs. NZ 44/0 (7)

SA vs NZ Semi-Final LIVE: New Zealand XI

New Zealand (Playing XI): Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William O' Rourke.

SA vs NZ Semi-Final: South Africa XI

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

South Africa vs New Zealand Live: Toss Update

New Zealand have won the toss and opted to bat first.

Champions Trophy 2025 Live Updates: New Zealand- Team News

If the decision comes down to Nathan Smith or Kyle Jamieson, Smith could get the nod due to his stronger batting skills.

Champions Trophy 2025 Live: South Africa- Team News

George Linde was set to arrive in Lahore on Tuesday night as a backup option for the squad. However, Aiden Markram has been cleared to play and will be available for the match.

SA vs NZ Live Updates: New Zealand- Preview

New Zealand have benefited from a well-rounded squad, with Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra playing pivotal roles in their batting lineup. Their bowling attack has been highly effective, with Matt Henry, Will O'Rourke, and Michael Bracewell consistently striking at crucial moments to keep opposition teams in check.

SA vs NZ Live Score: South Africa-Preview

South Africa have showcased impressive form in the tournament, with Ryan Rickelton and Rassie van der Dussen leading the charge at the top of the order. The middle order boasts reliability with Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller anchoring crucial phases of the innings. Meanwhile, their bowling unit has been formidable, with Kagiso Rabada spearheading the pace attack and Keshav Maharaj delivering key breakthroughs with his spin.

SA vs NZ Live Score: Hello & Welcome!

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