The winner of the upcoming game will take on either India or Australia in the final. The first semifinal between India and Australia will be played in Dubai on March 4. So, as South Africa and New Zealand gear up for the second semifinal, here is the SA vs NZ match preview.
SA vs NZ Match Preview- ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Semifinal 2:
Squads:
Ryan Rickelton(w), Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma(c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, Tabraiz Shamsi, Corbin Bosch
New Zealand:
Kane Williamson vs Marco Jansen:
The last time South Africa and New Zealand had faced each other in an ODI, he had scored a match-winning hundred and will be eyeing a similar knock this time as well.
Rachin Ravindra vs Kagiso Rabada:
While he could not deliver with the bat against India, he had scored a brilliant century against Bangladesh before that. Ravindra will be eyeing another good outing with the bat. For South Africa, the onus will be on their pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada to ensure that Ravindra does not last long on the crease.
Heinrich Klaasen's performance in the upcoming SA vs NZ game could decide the fate of the contest. The wicketkeeper-batsman scored a brilliant fifty against England in the last match and will look to make his presence felt in the semifinal as well.
SA vs NZ Key Players:
SA - Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen and Kagiso Rabada will be the key players for South Africa.
The weather forecast has predicted a sunny day in Lahore on the match day. There is no threat of rain and the SA vs NZ game is likely to go ahead without any major interruptions.
The pitch at the Gaddafi Stadium is a batsmen's paradise and a run-fest is expected in the upcoming game as well. Lahore pitch will be flat, where batsmen will find it easy to play their shots while bowlers won't get much help.
Conclusion:
With a place in the final at stake, South Africa and New Zealand will be giving it their all in the upcoming semifinal. The match promises to be a thrilling contest.
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