Updated: March 5, 2025 11:44 PM IST 
New Zealand reached the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the third time in the tournament’s history. The Black Caps will take on India in the final after defeating South Africa by 50 runs at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday. Rachin Ravindra’s brilliant 108 and Kane Williamson’s crucial 102 helped New Zealand set a challenging total of 362.
🇮🇳 🆚 🇳🇿#ChampionsTrophy 2025 Final 🤩
Dubai đź“Ť pic.twitter.com/mD112FDOIh— ICC (@ICC) March 5, 2025
New Zealand are one step away from the #ChampionsTrophy 2025 title 🤩 pic.twitter.com/eNqF09Mpbh
— ICC (@ICC) March 5, 2025
Rachin Ravindra's century powered New Zealand to the #ChampionsTrophy Final đź’Ż
He wins the @aramco POTM award 🎖️ pic.twitter.com/3xWfntEElx
— ICC (@ICC) March 5, 2025
Victory in Lahore and a spot in the Final against India on Sunday! Another team performance in the field led by Mitch Santner (3-43), Matt Henry (2-43) and Glenn Phillips (2-27). Catch up on all scores | https://t.co/kcE9i6tfNJ 📲 #ChampionsTrophy #CricketNation pic.twitter.com/u13G6ZRtzW
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 5, 2025
SA vs NZ ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal 2 LIVE Updates: Matt Henry keeps bowling, and Miller responds with a strong drive through the covers, but the fielder positioned there prevents a certain boundary. He takes a single next, bringing Rabada to the crease. Rabada attempts a big shot but is caught by Glenn Phillips in the deep! South Africa is now just one wicket away from defeat and elimination.
SA vs NZ ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal 2 LIVE Updates: Nine overs remaining and Miller must find a way to accelerate now. And he does just that! He launches a massive six to kick off Phillips’ over! That’s more like it! He follows it up with a boundary, this time hitting it to sweeper cover! He stands tall and delivers. After taking a single, Rabada faces the final ball of the over. A total of 11 runs off this one.
SA vs NZ ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal 2 LIVE Updates: New Zealand has completely dominated South Africa in this game. The spinners, particularly Mitchell Santner, have seized full control. It seems highly unlikely that South Africa can turn this match around, but if there’s even a slim chance for a comeback, it’s with David Miller, who has the ability to make a difference. However, he needs someone to stick around with him, and the required run rate is steadily increasing. It will be intriguing to see when New Zealand opts to bring back their fast bowlers and how the slower deliveries will react on this surface.
SA vs NZ ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal 2 LIVE Updates: Mitchell Santner has been exceptional in recent months, making a big impact when he toured India and continuing to trouble South African batters on a flat pitch today. His flight and skill with the ball have been outstanding, generating impressive revolutions. Santner appears to be in a purple patch of his career, something few players experience. As we update, South Africa has lost another wicket, this time Aiden Markram. The pitch is becoming increasingly slow, and Markram’s dismissal was an unfortunate one as he offered a simple return catch to Rachin.
SA vs NZ ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal 2 LIVE Updates: Rassie van der Dussen has been dismissed, thanks to a brilliant delivery from Mitchell Santner. The ball landed on middle and leg, spinning sharply to hit the off and middle stumps. The turn did the job for Santner. It appeared that Rassie had confidence in the pitch, but Santner outsmarted him. This wicket should boost New Zealand’s morale, as the incoming batters will be aware of the threat. We are in for an interesting phase in the match. Henrich Klaasen has now entered the crease. From a South African viewpoint, it might have been better if he had come in a few overs later, but here we are.
SA vs NZ ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal 2 LIVE Updates: Mitchell Santner strikes for New Zealand with a crucial breakthrough. He bowled a flighted delivery, which Bavuma came down the pitch to drive, but ended up edging it to point where Kane Williamson took the catch. It’s a vital wicket for New Zealand, but the real challenge lies ahead. Aiden Markram has now come to the crease. Markram, David Miller, and Henrich Klaasen are key for South Africa’s chances, and if one of them gets going, we could be in for a thrilling finish. At the moment, it’s the battle between South Africa’s batting and Markram’s response to the spin attack.
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