Delhi: The second semi -final match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (ICC Champions Trophy) is being played between South Africa and New Zealand at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on 5 March. Both teams have performed brilliantly in the tournament so far, due to which the match is likely to be exciting.
In this important match, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and decided to bat first. However, New Zealand did not start much good and the team received the first major setback on the score of 48 runs. After this, Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson took over the innings and brought the team to a strong position.
Batting first, New Zealand scored 362 runs losing 6 wickets in the prescribed 50 overs. For the team, Rachin Ravindra played a brilliant innings of 108 runs in 101 balls with the help of 13 fours and 1 six. At the same time, captain Kane Williamson also contributed significantly 102 runs.
For South Africa, fast bowler Lungi Angidi took the most 3 wickets, while Kagiso Rabada took 2 and Vian Mulder took 1 wicket. Now South Africa will have to achieve a big target of 363 runs to make it to the finals.
Now it will be interesting to see whether the South African team chased this huge target and manages to cut the final ticket.
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