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Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson Lead NZ To Win Over SA, Set Up Summit Clash With India

Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson struck commanding centuries as New Zealand hammered South Africa by 50 runs in a high-scoring semifinal to set up a summit clash with India in the Champions Trophy, on Wednesday. Ravindra played a brilliant knock of 108 runs off 101 balls, laced with 13 fours and a six, while Williamson struck 102 off 94 balls, including 10 fours and two sixes, after skipper Mitchell Santner opted to bat. Daryl Mitchell (49 off 37 balls), Glenn Phillips (49 not out off 27 balls) and Michael Bracewell (16 off 12 balls) then capitalized on the solid foundation, adding 112 runs in the final 10 overs to power New Zealand to a massive total of 362/6 -- the highest score in Champions Trophy history.

First Time In History: Rachin Ravindra Achieves Never-Seen-Before Feat

Centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson powered New Zealand to a big total of 362 for 6 -- the highest in Champions Trophy history -- against South Africa in the second semifinal at the Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday. The duo shared 164 runs for the second wicket to provide the perfect platform for the later batters to blast away in the final overs. New Zealand added 112 runs in the final 10 overs after reaching 250 in 40 overs. Daryl Mitchel (49 off 37 balls), Glenn Phillips (49 not out off 27) and Michael Bracewell (16 off 12) provided the fire power in the final overs as South African bowlers wilted on a good batting track. The semifinal will mark the end of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan as the final will now be played in Dubai on March 9 between India and the winners of Wednesday's match.

South Africa vs New Zealand 2nd Semi-Final LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025: Rachin Ravindra Nears 50 For 1-Down NZ As SA Squander Big Chance

South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Updates, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final: Lungi Ngidi got the crucial breakthrough for South Africa after New Zealand were quick to get off the blocks in their Champions Trophy semi-final in Lahore. Ngidi dismissed Will Young in the eighth over after the Kiwis opted to bat.

South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Streaming, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final Telecast: When And Where To Watch

South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Streaming, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final: Group B toppers South Africa take on Group A runners-up New Zealand in the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025. South Africa displayed immense skill to comfortably win both completed games against Afghanistan and England, and look one of the most well-rounded teams in the competition. On the other hand, New Zealand stuttered to defeat against India after two resounding victories over Pakistan and Bangladesh. The Kiwis will also take heart from their win over South Africa in the very same stadium three weeks earlier, during the tri-series ahead of the Champions Trophy.

Anil Kumble Hails Exceptional Varun Chakaravarthy After Champions Trophy 2025 Heroics, Says "Going By..."

Legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble has hailed an exceptional Varun Chakaravarthy for picking 5-42 in India's 44-run win over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy, saying the wrist-spinner has won matches for the teams he played for in last 1.5 years and that his recent performance is very encouraging for the Rohit Sharma led-side. At the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, Chakaravarthy returned figures of 5-42, the combined best bowling figures in the ongoing tournament, in just his second ODI game to bamboozle New Zealand and ensure India end as Group A toppers.

Ex-India Star Points Out 'Key Battle' In India-Australia Clash: "Struggled..."

Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu believes the clash between talismanic batter Virat Kohli and Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa will be a key battle to watch out for in the all-important Champions Trophy semifinal at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. Kohli has been dismissed five times by Zampa in ODIs since 2017, making this a keenly contested match-up on the slow pitches of Dubai. The India star has been dismissed five times by leg-spinners since the start of 2024, while amassing only 37 runs against them at a strike-rate of 48.68. "It's going to be Adam Zampa versus Virat Kohli (a key battle in the semi-final). Virat has struggled a bit against leg-spinners lately, but the kind of form he has shown in this tournament will serve him well against Australia," said Rayudu to JioHotstar.

"Difficult To Read His Hand": Axar Patel Hails Varun Chakaravarthy's Mental Skills

Spin bowling all-rounder Axar Patel lavished praises on mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy for his maiden five-wicket haul in ODIs in India's 44-run over New Zealand in the last Champions Trophy Group A game in Dubai, saying it is really difficult to read the spinner's mind, and if a batter misses his googly, there is a high chance of losing a wicket. New Zealand's bowlers did well to restrict India's batting line-up, with Shreyas Iyer (79) and Hardik Pandya (45) leading the way as the Asian side posted a competitive total of 249/9 after they were sent in to bat first.

Shreyas Iyer Fifty, Varun Chakravarthy Fifer Help India Beat NZ by 44 Runs; Australia Await In Semifinals

Shreyas Iyer's pressure-defying fifty and Varun Chakravarthy's spin masterclass helped India script a 44-run win over New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday to top Group A, setting up the semifinal against Australia in the Champions Trophy. Iyer made a composed 79 off 98 balls under pressure but New Zealand, led by pacer Mark Henry (5/42), managed to stifle India to an under-par 249 for nine. Chasing 250 was not a tall order for New Zealand's capable batting unit but they struggled against India's spin quartet led by Chakravarthy (5/42) to be all out for 205 in 45.3 overs. Kane Williamson's gritty 81 went in vain. India will face Australia, who finished second in Group B, in the first semifinal in Dubai on Tuesday while the Kiwis play South Africa in the other semifinal in Lahore on Wednesday.

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Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson Lead NZ To Win Over SA, Set Up Summit Clash With India

First Time In History: Rachin Ravindra Achieves Never-Seen-Before Feat

South Africa vs New Zealand 2nd Semi-Final LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025: Rachin Ravindra Nears 50 For 1-Down NZ As SA Squander Big Chance

South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE Streaming, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Anil Kumble Hails Exceptional Varun Chakaravarthy After Champions Trophy 2025 Heroics, Says "Going By..."

Ex-India Star Points Out 'Key Battle' In India-Australia Clash: "Struggled..."

"Difficult To Read His Hand": Axar Patel Hails Varun Chakaravarthy's Mental Skills

Shreyas Iyer Fifty, Varun Chakravarthy Fifer Help India Beat NZ by 44 Runs; Australia Await In Semifinals