New Zealand posted a massive total through clinical batting and bowling. Centuries from Ravindra and Williamson propelled their formidable score. Ravindra struck boundaries consistently, dominating the pitch with precision. Williamson provided steady support and capitalized on every opportunity. Their opening powerplay laid a solid foundation for the innings. A controversial review was briefly interrupted, yet they maintained momentum. The spinners combined effectively, extracting crucial wickets with discipline.
Every over contributed vital runs to build an imposing total. The team demonstrated resilience and determination throughout the match. Fielding was sharp and saved many crucial runs during play. This innings confirmed New Zealand as the superior side today. Their tactical brilliance and execution elevated their overall match performance. New Zealand’s dominant batting and disciplined bowling set the stage for victory.
South Africa’s Struggle in the Chase
South Africa struggled to keep pace from the very start. They faced relentless pressure from New Zealand’s clinical performance. Matt Henry posed difficult questions with his early bowling spell. Kyle Jamieson delivered a maiden to restrict their scoring. Ryan Rickelton fell early due to a mistimed off-cutter. Rassie van der Dussen provided a quick boundary on the first ball. Temba Bavuma broke his shackles with a graceful on-drive.
South Africa redeemed themselves with boundaries in the powerplay. Their set batters managed to compile crucial half-centuries. New Zealand’s spinners troubled the batsmen with sharp deliveries. Santner removed key batsmen, slowing South Africa’s momentum. The chase faltered as pressure mounted with every over. Their scoring rate declined under relentless New Zealand attack. Disciplined fielding and spin thwarted South Africa’s efforts, which were missing in the game against India.
Brief scores
New Zealand 362/6 in 50 overs (Rachin Ravindra 108, Kane Williamson 102, Glenn Phillips 49*; Lungi Ngidi 3/72) beat South Africa 312/9 in 50 overs (David Miller 100*, Rassie van der Dussen 69; Mitchell Santner 3/43) by 50 runs
New Zealand Innings
| Segment/Phase | Overs | Balls | Score/Details | Extras | Wickets | Key Performances/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay 1 | 0.1 – 10.0 | – | Mandatory: 56 runs | – | 1 | – |
| NZ Score Update | – | 51 | 50 runs achieved in 8.3 overs | 1 | – | – |
| Powerplay 2 | 10.1 – 40.0 | – | Mandatory: 196 runs | – | 2 | – |
| Drinks Phase | – | – | 87/1 in 15.0 overs | – | – | R Ravindra 41, KS Williamson 23; Ravindra’s 50 off 47 balls (7×4) |
| 2nd Wicket Partnership | – | 56 | 50 runs partnership | 1 | – | R Ravindra 24, KS Williamson 25 |
| NZ Score Update | – | 105 | 100 runs in 17.3 overs | 2 | – | – |
| NZ Score Update | – | 157 | 150 runs in 26.1 overs | 3 | – | – |
| 2nd Wicket Partnership | – | 110 | 100 runs partnership | 2 | – | R Ravindra 61, KS Williamson 40; KS Williamson also scored 50 off 61 balls (3×4, 1×6) |
| Review Event | Over 30.3 | – | Review by South Africa – wicket decision challenged | – | – | Batter R Ravindra struck down by umpire HDPK Dharmasena |
| Ravindra Milestone | – | 93 | 100 runs scored | – | – | Scored 12×4 and 1×6 |
| NZ Score Update | – | 192 | 200 runs in 31.6 overs | 3 | – | – |
| Drinks Phase | – | – | 201/1 in 32.0 overs | – | – | R Ravindra 105, KS Williamson 72 |
| 2nd Wicket Partnership | – | 145 | 150 runs partnership | 2 | – | R Ravindra 79, KS Williamson 72 |
| Williamson Milestone | – | 91 | KS Williamson scores 100 | – | – | Scored 10×4 and 2×6 |
| NZ Score Update | – | 237 | 250 runs in 39.3 overs | 3 | – | – |
| Powerplay 3 | 40.1 – 50.0 | – | Mandatory: 110 runs | – | 3 | – |
| NZ Score Update | – | 273 | 300 runs in 45.3 overs | 4 | – | – |
| 5th Wicket Partnership | – | 28 | 50 runs partnership | 1 | – | DJ Mitchell 30, GD Phillips 22 |
| NZ Score Update | – | 295 | 350 runs in 49.1 overs | 11 | – | – |
| Innings Break | 50.0 overs | – | Final Score: 362/6 | – | – | GD Phillips 49, MJ Santner 2 |
South Africa Innings
| Segment/Phase | Overs | Balls | Score/Details | Extras | Wickets | Key Performances/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay 1 | 0.1 – 10.0 | – | Mandatory: 56 runs | – | 1 | – |
| SA Score Update | – | 56 | 50 runs in 9.2 overs | 0 | – | – |
| Powerplay 2 | 10.1 – 40.0 | – | Mandatory: 167 runs | – | 7 | – |
| 2nd Wicket Partnership | – | 40 | 50 runs partnership | 0 | – | T Bavuma 29, HE van der Dussen 21 |
| Drinks Phase | – | – | 90/1 in 16.0 overs | – | – | T Bavuma 40, HE van der Dussen 32 |
| SA Score Update | – | 104 | 100 runs in 17.2 overs | 2 | – | – |
| Bavuma Milestone | – | 64 | T Bavuma scores 50 | – | – | Scored 4×4 and 1×6 |
| 2nd Wicket Partnership | – | 98 | 100 runs partnership | 2 | – | T Bavuma 51, HE van der Dussen 47 |
| van der Dussen Milestone | – | 51 | HE van der Dussen scores 50 | – | – | Scored 3×4 and 1×6 |
| SA Score Update | – | 153 | 150 runs in 25.3 overs | 3 | – | – |
| Drinks Phase | – | – | 191/5 in 34.0 overs | – | – | DA Miller 10, PWA Mulder 1 |
| SA Score Update | – | 215 | 200 runs in 35.5 overs | 4 | – | – |
| Review Event | Over 37.6 | – | Review by NZ – decision challenged | – | – | Batter M Jansen; decision upheld by umpire PR Reiffel |
| Powerplay 3 | 40.1 – 50.0 | – | Mandatory: 89 runs | – | 1 | – |
| SA Score Update | – | 268 | 250 runs in 44.4 overs | 6 | – | – |
| Miller’s Milestone | – | 46 | DA Miller scores 50 | – | – | Scored 3×4 and 2×6 |
| SA Score Update | – | 297 | 300 runs in 49.3 overs | 7 | – | – |
| 10th Wicket Partnership | – | 26 | 50 runs partnership | 1 | – | DA Miller 52, L Ngidi 1 |
| Miller’s Century | – | 67 | DA Miller scores 100 | – | – | Scored 10×4 and 4×6 |
New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Semi-Final at Lahore, Champions Trophy, Mar 05 2025 – Full Scorecard
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Will YoungÂ
|
c Markram b Ngidi | 21 | 23 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 91.30 | ||
|
Rachin RavindraÂ
|
c †Klaasen b Rabada | 108 | 101 | 147 | 13 | 1 | 106.93 | ||
|
Kane WilliamsonÂ
|
c Ngidi b Mulder | 102 | 94 | 137 | 10 | 2 | 108.51 | ||
|
Daryl MitchellÂ
|
c Rabada b Ngidi | 49 | 37 | 56 | 4 | 1 | 132.43 | ||
|
Tom Latham â€
|
b Rabada | 4 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 | ||
|
Glenn PhillipsÂ
|
not out | 49 | 27 | 42 | 6 | 1 | 181.48 | ||
|
Michael BracewellÂ
|
c Rickelton b Ngidi | 16 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 133.33 | ||
|
Mitchell Santner (c)
|
not out | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 200.00 | ||
| Extras | (lb 5, w 6) | 11 | |||||||
| Total |
50 Ov (RR: 7.24)
|
362/6 | |||||||
|
Did not bat:Â Matt Henry,Â
Kyle Jamieson,Â
Will O’RourkeÂ
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Fall of wickets: 1-48 (Will Young, 7.5 ov), 2-212 (Rachin Ravindra, 33.3 ov), 3-251 (Kane Williamson, 39.5 ov), 4-257 (Tom Latham, 41.1 ov), 5-314 (Daryl Mitchell, 46.1 ov), 6-360 (Michael Bracewell, 49.5 ov) • DRS
|
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Marco Jansen
|
10 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 7.90 | 20 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
|
Lungi Ngidi
|
10 | 0 | 72 | 3 | 7.20 | 29 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
|
Kagiso Rabada
|
10 | 1 | 70 | 2 | 7.00 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
|
Wiaan Mulder
|
6 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 8.00 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
|
Keshav Maharaj
|
10 | 0 | 65 | 0 | 6.50 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
|
Aiden Markram
|
4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 5.75 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa  (T: 363 runs from 50 ovs)
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ryan RickeltonÂ
|
c Bracewell b Henry | 17 | 12 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 141.66 | ||
|
Temba Bavuma (c)
|
c Williamson b Santner | 56 | 71 | 91 | 4 | 1 | 78.87 | ||
|
Rassie van der DussenÂ
|
b Santner | 69 | 66 | 87 | 4 | 2 | 104.54 | ||
|
Aiden MarkramÂ
|
c & b Ravindra | 31 | 29 | 42 | 3 | 0 | 106.89 | ||
|
Heinrich Klaasen â€
|
c Henry b Santner | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.85 | ||
|
David MillerÂ
|
not out | 100 | 67 | 93 | 10 | 4 | 149.25 | ||
|
Wiaan MulderÂ
|
c Ravindra b Bracewell | 8 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 61.53 | ||
|
Marco JansenÂ
|
lbw b Phillips | 3 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 42.85 | ||
|
Keshav MaharajÂ
|
c †Latham b Phillips | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 | ||
|
Kagiso RabadaÂ
|
c Phillips b Henry | 16 | 22 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 72.72 | ||
|
Lungi NgidiÂ
|
not out | 1 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | ||
| Extras | (w 7) | 7 | |||||||
| Total |
50 Ov (RR: 6.24)
|
312/9 | |||||||
|
Fall of wickets: 1-20 (Ryan Rickelton, 4.5 ov), 2-125 (Temba Bavuma, 22.2 ov), 3-161 (Rassie van der Dussen, 26.5 ov), 4-167 (Heinrich Klaasen, 28.4 ov), 5-189 (Aiden Markram, 32.6 ov), 6-200 (Wiaan Mulder, 35.6 ov), 7-212 (Marco Jansen, 37.6 ov), 8-218 (Keshav Maharaj, 39.3 ov), 9-256 (Kagiso Rabada, 45.3 ov) • DRS
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Matt Henry
|
7 | 0 | 43 | 2 | 6.14 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
|
Kyle Jamieson
|
7 | 1 | 57 | 0 | 8.14 | 23 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
|
Will O’Rourke
|
8 | 0 | 69 | 0 | 8.62 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Michael Bracewell
|
10 | 0 | 53 | 1 | 5.30 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
|
Mitchell Santner
|
10 | 0 | 43 | 3 | 4.30 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
|
Rachin Ravindra
|
5 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 4.00 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Glenn Phillips
|
3 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 9.00 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Champions Trophy Semi-final Timeline: New Zealand vs South Africa, Lahore
Pre-Match Insights and Setup:
- 9 hours ago: Match Analysis: CricketStadium speculates that South Africa may have a slight edge over New Zealand, setting the stage for a tightly contested semi-final.
8 hours ago: Preparations and Predictions:
- Weather Report: Danyal Rasool reports from Gaddafi Stadium, noting warm and sunny conditions perfect for cricket.
- Toss and Strategy: New Zealand wins and opts to bat first. Mitchell Santner’s decision is influenced by the minimal expected impact of dew later in the game. Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma are back for South Africa, recovering just in time from their injuries.
7 hours ago: Game Commences – New Zealand Bats
- First Wicket: Lungi Ngidi gives South Africa an early breakthrough by dismissing Will Young, setting New Zealand’s innings into motion with some pressure.
6 hours ago: Strong Foundations:
- Ravindra’s Aggression: Rachin Ravindra provides a quick start, hitting Marco Jansen for three boundaries in a single over, demonstrating excellent control and timing.
- Markram’s Health Concern: Aiden Markram briefly leaves the field due to a hamstring concern but returns shortly, easing South African fans’ worries.
- Record Achievement: Kane Williamson reaches a personal milestone, becoming New Zealand’s top scorer in Champions Trophy history.
5 hours ago: Building the Innings:
- Daryl Mitchell’s Impact: Mitchell accelerates, mainly targeting Lungi Ngidi for high-scoring overs, pushing New Zealand’s run rate up.
- Century for Williamson: Kane Williamson scores a century, continuing his dominant form against South Africa with his third consecutive ODI century in matches against them.
4 hours ago: Setting a Target:
- Record Target Set: New Zealand finishes their innings on a high, setting a record Champions Trophy target of 363 for South Africa to chase.
2nd Inning Starts
- South African Response: South Africa starts their innings needing to maintain a high run rate from the start.
3 hours ago: Key Performances:
- Bavuma’s Struggle: South African captain Temba Bavuma finds accelerating hard, adding pressure to the chasing side.
- Santner’s Key Wicket: Mitchell Santner takes a vital wicket, removing Bavuma and intensifying the pressure on South Africa.
2 hours ago: Continued Efforts:
- Van der Dussen’s Fifty: Rassie van der Dussen brings up his fifty, providing some hope for South Africa.
- Consistent Santner: Santner continues to impress with his bowling, maintaining tight lines and picking up crucial wickets.
1 hour ago: Dramatic Conclusions:
- Jansen’s Poor Form: Marco Jansen’s difficult day continues as he is dismissed cheaply after an expensive bowling spell.
- Henry’s Return: Matt Henry returns to the field after a medical check-up but is kept off the bowling attack as a precaution.
40 minutes ago: Spinners Excel:
- Spin Domination: New Zealand’s spinners, led by Santner, take 7 wickets, underlining their effectiveness and strategic importance in the match.
38 minutes ago: Victory Sealed:
- New Zealand Wins: New Zealand secures a 50-run victory over South Africa. Santner finishes with figures of 3 for 43, leading his team to the final.
India vs New Zealand on 9th March 2025 at Dubai International Stadium to win the Champions Trophy 2025 title.
The Spellbinding Spin Attack
Mitchell Santner emerged as the match-winner with his brilliant spin. He removed Bavuma swiftly, altering the course of the chase. Santner’s accurate deliveries disrupted South Africa’s plans. He extracted a turn from the pitch to trouble the batsmen. His breakthroughs came at crucial moments in the middle overs.
New Zealand’s spinners combined with brilliant coordination to secure wickets. Michael Bracewell rounded off his spell with a vital breakthrough. Glenn Phillips joined in to add pressure on the opposition. A review moment for Ravindra briefly stirred tension in the play.
Every spin delivery further weakened South Africa’s resolve and structure. The combined efforts of the spinners were pivotal for New Zealand. This partnership of spin and fielding sealed a commanding victory. Their performance with spin was the cornerstone of the win.
David Miller’s Explosive Finisher
David Miller delivered a breathtaking unbeaten century in record time. He scored a 67-ball ton, the fastest in tournament history. Miller went berserk, attacking the bowlers with unyielding aggression. His flurry of boundaries reduced New Zealand’s winning margin significantly. Batting with the tail, Miller turned the game’s narrative quickly. He farmed the strike and targeted Jamieson and O’Rourke relentlessly.
His performance electrified the small crowd despite the inevitable defeat. Miller’s heroics brought hope for a miraculous finish in the chase. Needing 18 from six balls, he secured his century on the final delivery. His stunning display minimized the margin from over one hundred runs.
The record-breaking ton etched his name in tournament history. Miller’s explosive innings was a silver lining in a tough loss. His fearless batting left a lasting impression on fans and critics. South African cricket has greatly improved, especially for women, who perform exceptionally well in leagues and international matches.
Match Analysis and Conclusion
The match witnessed clinical performances with both bat and ball. New Zealand’s dominance was clear from the opening powerplay onward. Ravindra and Williamson led the charge with magnificent centuries. Their spinners delivered crucial breakthroughs to seal the victory and play the final in Dubai, where India defeated Australia.
South Africa struggled to counter New Zealand’s disciplined fielding and spin. Key moments, including controversial reviews, shifted momentum significantly. The match showcased brilliant technique, tactical acumen, and resilience. Each over contributed to a display of masterful cricketing skill. The narrow victory margin of 50 runs reflected intense competition.
Both teams exhibited remarkable talent in a fiercely contested game. New Zealand advanced to the final with confidence and clinical precision. This match will be remembered for its thrilling, dramatic moments. Champions Trophy 2025 now awaits a historic final clash with India.
