New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs in Lahore to reach Champions Trophy 2025 final
New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on 5 March 2025, setting up a final against India in Dubai.
Summary
New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs in the second semi-final of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on 5 March 2025. Batting first, New Zealand made 362 for 6, the highest total in Champions Trophy history, built on centuries from Rachin Ravindra (108) and Kane Williamson (102), who added 164 for the second wicket. South Africa finished on 312 for 9 despite David Miller's unbeaten 67-ball 100; Mitchell Santner took 3 for 43. Ravindra was Player of the Match. New Zealand went on to face India in the final in Dubai on 9 March.
Key facts
- Date and venue
- 5 March 2025, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Result
- New Zealand (362/6) beat South Africa (312/9) by 50 runs
- Centuries
- Rachin Ravindra 108, Kane Williamson 102; David Miller 100* (67 balls)
- Player of the Match
- Rachin Ravindra
- Record
- Highest total in Champions Trophy history
Practice MCQs 3 questions
By what margin did New Zealand beat South Africa in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on 5 March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 50 runs
New Zealand made 362/6 and held South Africa to 312/9, winning by 50 runs in Lahore.
Which two New Zealand batters scored centuries in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final against South Africa?
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Correct answer: D — Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson
Rachin Ravindra (108) and Kane Williamson (102) added 164 for the second wicket; Ravindra was Player of the Match.
Which South African batter scored an unbeaten 67-ball century in the losing chase in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final in Lahore?
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Correct answer: A — David Miller
David Miller made 100 not out off 67 balls, completing the century off the last ball, but South Africa finished on 312/9.