Highlights from the second semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa in Lahore

South Africa's Marco Jansen trains ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal cricket match between New Zealand and South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

South Africa’s David Miller (L) is congratulated by New Zealand’s Kane Williamson for his innings and scoring a century (100 runs) at the end of the ICC Champions Trophy one-day international (ODI) semi-final cricket match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 5. — AFP

You’ll never hear it from the team themselves, but the Black Caps can be quietly satisfied with the fact they’ll meet South Africa in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy. As a result of Sunday’s 44-run defeat to India in their final match of the group stage,

Rachin Ravindra starred in New Zealand’s commanding 50-run victory over South Africa in the second semi-final of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Lahore on Wednesday, smashing 108 off 101 and later chipping in with a haul of 1/20 besides grabbing two catches.

Both New Zealand and South Africa will be looking to inch closer to their first ICC trophy in more than two decades on Wednesday in the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy in Lahore.

South Africa dominated Group B, finishing at the top with two wins from three matches. Their final group-stage fixture against England highlighted their strength, as they secured a commanding 7-wicket victory.

South Africa beat England by seven wickets in Lahore to reach Champions Trophy semifinals while eliminating Afghanistan. Australia reach Champions Trophy semifinals after washout with Afghanistan ...