New Zealand vs South Africa 2025 Semi Final 2 Full Commentary

Lungi Ngidi to Mitchell Santner. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Mulder. New Zealand has set a formidable total as they cruise past 350 in the final over, scoring 83 runs from the final six overs. After Will Young departed early, Rachin Ravindra and the ever-reliable Kane Williamson formed the backbone of the innings as they both scored centuries in a superb partnership of 164. Williamson's 15th ODI hundred, whilst Ravindra's five have all come in ICC tournaments. With the platform set, Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips both hit 49 to power New Zealand to the highest score recorded in a Champions Trophy match. Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabarda shared five wickets, but the South African bowlers struggled to contain the Kiwi batters. They face a tall order to chase 363 to reach the final, can they manage it, or will it be New Zealand who will face India. Join us for the run chase in 30 minutes.

Lungi Ngidi to Glenn Phillips. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Miller.

Marco Jansen to Michael Bracewell. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Miller.

Kagiso Rabada to Glenn Phillips. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side on the front foot working, mis-timed to mid on for 2 runs, fielded by Miller, mis-fielded by Rabada.

Lungi Ngidi to Michael Bracewell. Leg cutter short, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Rabada.

Kyle Jamieson to David Miller. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Ravindra. David Miller reaches his century off the final ball, but it's New Zealand who are celebrating as they wrap up a comprehensive victory to reach Sunday's final against India. Despite losing Ryan Rickleton early, Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen set the platform of the chase with a century partnership. However Mitchell Santner removed both for 56 and 69 respectively on his way to 3-43 as the New Zealand spinners turned the screw in the middle overs, stifling the South Africa batters, who lost regular wickets as the required rate spiralled. Miller was left with too much to do in the final ten overs, and only the tail for company. Some late hitting reduced the margin of defeat as he reached a 67 ball century, but it was too little, too late for the Proteas, who suffered another semi-final defeat. New Zealand meanwhile will travel to Dubai to take on India for the trophy. Rachin Ravindra is Player of the Match for his all-round performance.

Kyle Jamieson to David Miller. Half volley, middle stump deep in crease Slog, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point for 2 runs, run save by Williamson.

Will O'Rourke to David Miller. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Bracewell, by O'Rourke.