The stakes couldn’t be higher as New Zealand and South Africa lock horns in the second semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. With both teams in red-hot form and a place in the final up for grabs, expect a high-intensity clash at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. South Africa boasts an explosive batting lineup, while New Zealand’s all-round strength is what makes them a tricky team to bat. Who will join India in the glory? With the pitch at Lahore favoring batting, a run-fest could be on the cards.
Match Details: South Africa vs New Zealand
Date & Time: March 5, 2025; 14:00 Local, 11:00 SAT, 14:30 IST Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Weather: Clear skies, 23°C, no rain expected Broadcast & Streaming: Star Sports, Sports 18, JioHotstar (Live streaming)Pitch Report & Ground Stats: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Lahore has been a paradise for batters in this tournament. Four of the top five highest totals have come at this venue. The quick outfield makes run-scoring easier, and dew in the second innings can make chasing more favorable. Bowlers, especially pacers, have struggled to contain the run flow, with an average economy rate of 6.63.
Pace vs Spin at Gaddafi Stadium (Last 5 ODIs)
TypeMatchesWicketsAverageStrike RateEconomyPacers53744.7540.46.63Spinners52744.1146.05.74Pacers (1st Inn)52142.3840.06.34Pacers (2nd Inn)51647.8740.97.01Spinners (1st Inn)–1446.0747.05.88Spinners (2nd Inn)–1342.0045.05.60A first-innings total of 300+ is a must for teams batting first. Captains winning the toss might prefer chasing due to dew.
Team News & Probable Playing XIs:
New Zealand:
Probable XI: Will Young, Devon Conway/Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith/Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Will O’RourkeSouth Africa:
Aiden Markram has been declared fit to play. George Linde joins as a reserve.
Probable XI: Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi NgidiSouth Africa vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Wicketkeepers:
Tom Latham (NZ) – New Zealand’s top run-scorer in the tournament (187 runs) Heinrich Klaasen (SA) – Averages 44.54 in ODIs, strike rate of 117.34 Ryan Rickelton (SA) – 130 runs at an average of 65 in this tournamentBatters:
Kane Williamson (NZ) (C/VC) – 803 ODI runs vs SA at 57.53 avg Rassie van der Dussen (SA) – 133* and 67* in last two ODIs vs NZAll-Rounders:
Michael Bracewell (NZ) – 5 wickets in this tournament, including a best of 4/26 Rachin Ravindra (NZ) – 118 runs at 59 avg in this tournament Wiaan Mulder (SA) (C/VC) – 6 wickets, best South African bowler so far, and made 64 at Lahore previously Marco Jansen (SA) – 4 wickets, economy 4.73 in the tournamentBowlers:
Matt Henry (NZ) (C/VC) – Tournament’s highest wicket-taker (8 wickets) Kagiso Rabada (SA) – 5 wickets, bowls with express paceCaptain/Vice-Captain Choices:
Kane Williamson (Safe C/VC) Wiaan Mulder (Differential C/VC) Marco Jansen (Bowling C/VC option)South Africa vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Tips, Lahore Pitch Report & Champions Trophy Live Streaming Inside Sport India.
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