In the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy held in Lahore, New Zealand clinched a powerful 50-run victory over South Africa, dashing the hopes of the Proteas again in the knockouts to win an ICC Champions Trophy. Opting to bat first, New Zealand posted an imposing total of 362/6 in 50 overs. Their innings was anchored by brilliant performances from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson. Ravindra, who was named Player of the Match, scored a splendid 108 from 101 balls, while Williamson added a crucial 102 off 94 deliveries. In response, South Africa fought valiantly but fell short, managing 312/9 in 50 overs.
David Miller, the hero of South Africa
David Miller was the lone warrior for the Proteas, scoring a sparkling 100 not out off just 67 balls. Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen also contributed with scores of 56 and 69 respectively. However, the rest of the South African batters struggled to withstand the disciplined bowling attack of New Zealand. Mitchell Santner was instrumental with the ball, claiming three crucial wickets, while Matt Henry and Glenn Phillips chipped in with two wickets each.
Netizens react to David Miller and South Africa’s loss
Netizens reacted to David Miller’s heroic knock and praised his efforts for fighting till the very end. However, some fans and enthusiasts also made fun of South Africa, who are repeatedly are losing tin the knockouts over the years in ICC Tournament.
David Miller completes his century!! What an innings. Well deserve hundred. Chills. Insane player with insane longevity. A legend of South African Cricket. I will miss him when he retires. #NZvSA #ChampionsTrophy
— Peanut Butter 067 (@peanutbutter067) March 5, 2025You deserve so much better David Miller.
— A-P (@rugby_ap) March 5, 2025TAKE A BOW, DAVID MILLER..!!!! He smashed 100* runs from 67 balls including 10 fours and 4 Sixes against New Zealand in the Semifinal of this Champions Trophy.– DAVID MILLER, ALONE WARRIOR FOR SOUTH AFRICA. pic.twitter.com/5vzbmFrVUR
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) March 5, 2025I can feel you Miller brother. I have been watching you since 2015, and back then you were surrounded by chokers like Ab de Villiers, and now there's Klassen. I want you to retire from international cricket and live your life in peace pic.twitter.com/NpuBgVX5Ll
— ?????? (@real_kptaan) March 5, 2025How many times we have seen miller the lone man fighting for south africa. It's criminally act that no one is there to support him. You are legend @DavidMillerSA12 unfortunately @ProteasMenCSA doesn't deserve you. They need chokers like chokma and chokerm
— Pixel Myst (@Saraths_Here) March 5, 2025No wonder SA are called generational chokers!!!!David Miller is the heart of it. Always there on the pitch at the end.#NZvSA #INDvAUS #ChampionsTrophy2025
— Rafallimo (@rafallimo) March 5, 2025Lord Bavuma trying to take south africa to final pic.twitter.com/RPiFi5zlPA
— Abhishek (@be_mewadi) March 5, 2025"Choker who never choked"History will be kinder to you David Miller pic.twitter.com/azz3cEv6NR
— Mᴀʀᴀɴ (@Jinx_eyy) March 5, 2025David Miller is GOD the REAL Clutch GOD
— Pranav Mailarpawar (@pranavthedev_) March 5, 2025“Chokers for a reason”: Netizens react as South Africa crashes out of Champions Trophy ft. David Miller Inside Sport India.
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