Who won Yesterday's Champions Trophy 2025 Match? All you need to know about South Africa vs New Zealand match on March 5

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Who won Yesterday's ICC Champions Trophy Match Result on March 5? New Zealand secured a dominant 50-run victory over South Africa in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, sealing their place in the final.

Batting first, New Zealand posted an imposing 362/6, thanks to centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson. South Africa, despite David Miller’s unbeaten century, fell short in their chase, finishing at 312/9.

Yesterday's ICC Champions Trophy Match: South Africa vs New Zealand

Match Details:

• Match: SA vs NZ, 2nd Semi-Final, ICC Champions Trophy 2025
• Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
• Toss: New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat
• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• Umpires: Kumar Dharmasena, Paul Reiffel
• Third Umpire: Joel Wilson
• Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle

Also read: Champions Trophy 2025: SA vs NZ Semifinal Award Winners, Man of The Match, Post Match Presentation, Scorecard & Records

New Zealand Innings:

• Total: 362/6 (50 overs)
• Top Scorers:
  • Rachin Ravindra - 108 off 101 balls
  • Kane Williamson - 102 off 94 balls
• Best Bowler for South Africa: Lungi Ngidi - 3 wickets for 72 runs

South Africa Innings:

• Total: 312/9 (50 overs)
• Top Scorers:
  • David Miller - 100* off 88 balls
  • Rassie van der Dussen - 69 off 63 balls
• Best Bowler for New Zealand:
  • Mitchell Santner - 3 wickets for 43 runs
  • Glenn Phillips - 2 wickets for 27 runs

Result: New Zealand won by 50 runs

Player of the Match: Rachin Ravindra (108 off 101 balls)

Summary:

New Zealand stormed into the final with a commanding win over South Africa. Ravindra and Williamson’s centuries powered them to a big total, while disciplined bowling, led by Santner and Phillips, sealed the victory despite Miller’s late resistance. With this win, New Zealand set up a thrilling final clash against India on Sunday.

Scorecard Summary:

• New Zealand: 362/6 (50 overs)
• Rachin Ravindra: 108 (101)
• Kane Williamson: 102 (94)
• Lungi Ngidi: 3/72
• South Africa: 312/9 (50 overs)
• David Miller: 100* (88)
• Rassie van der Dussen: 69 (63)
• Mitchell Santner: 3/43

Playing XI:

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

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