South Africa vs New Zealand, 2nd Semi-Final (B1 v A2), ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 - CommentaryRSA vs NZ, 2nd Semi-Final (B1 v A2), ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 - Commentary

New Zealand won by 50 runs

New Zealand

362/6(50)

South Africa

312/9(50)

PLAYER OF THE MATCH

Rachin Ravindra

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Highlights: South Africa v New Zealand, ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Quick Highlights: South Africa v New Zealand

All Fours: South Africa v New Zealand

South Africa Batting v New Zealand

All Wickets: South Africa v New Zealand

All Sixes: South Africa v New Zealand

New Zealand Batting v South Africa

Stats: The fastest Champions Trophy hundred and South Africa's semifinal agony

David Miller hit the fastest 100 in the competition's history but the Proteas still slipped to their ninth loss in the semis of an ICC ODI tournament

Proteas surrendered to NZ, got annihilated in the semis: Dinesh Karthik

Cricbuzz Live Hindi: Champions Trophy, Semi-Final 2 | South Africa v New Zealand, Post match show

Sharan: Just another ICC Knockout match that South Africa are losing - Just waiting for the jinx to break soon

Cricbuzz Comm Box: Champions Trophy, Semi-Final 2 | SA vs NZ, 2nd inns, Over no. 35

RSK: If going under the radar is an art, Santner is the Picasso!

Santner 2.0 has refined his craft of spin bowling: Murali Kartik

Cricbuzz Comm Box: Champions Trophy, Semi-Final 2 | SA vs NZ, 2nd inns, Over no. 15

Bavuma the opener is a vital cog for South Africa: Dinesh Karthik

Amit L: To be honest, there are no freebies offered by NZ. SA need to play some attacking cricket to disturb the line and length of the Kiwi bowlers otherwise they will be behind 8th ball in the chase.

Mustafa Moudi: Fun Fact: New Zealand actually followed the Double the 30-over score Template. They were 181/1 after 30 overs and scored another 181 runs in the last 20 overs !!

Cricbuzz Live Hindi: Champions Trophy, Semi-Final 2 | South Africa v New Zealand, Mid-innings show

Why are South Africa unable to win knockout games in ICC events?

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Mulder to Williamson, FOUR, 100 for Williamson. Hat-trick of tons against South Africa in ODIs. His 15th in ODIs. Gets across to this slower-ball off-cutter outside off and then scoops over Klaasen, just a raise of the bat to celebrate, no fuss, no extravagance from the calm Williamson. Phillips and Chapman are thrilled for Williamson

Cricbuzz Comm Box: Champions Trophy, Semi-Final 2 | SA vs NZ, 1st inns, Over no. 35

Gurunath Mungekar: Won't be a bad idea to promote Glenn Phillips early today if NZ eyeing for 350 to 400

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Rabada to Ravindra, FOUR, tries the yorker length delivery but around leg-stump or even outside the leg-stump, Ravindra flicks it through backward square-leg and it's into the gap, short fine was inside the ring

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Rabada to Ravindra, 2 runs, yet another 100 for Ravindra in ODIs - and all have come in ICC tournaments. He is the next batting superstar in the making. It's a length delivery on leg-stump, tucked wide of mid-wicket and easy two as he gets back. Out comes the helmet and a raise of the bat, acknowledges the applause. A fine knock this

Raviteja: This pitch looks like a road, NZ will be disappointed if they don't score 350+ from here.

Rachin, like Smith, thrives under pressure, built for long haul: Parthiv

SHRI: Rachin is absolutely a class batter, who has great mental strength to play his shots and execute perfectly with less margin for error.

Obaid: Kane Williamson brings a sort of calmness to the crease. Slowly but firmly he builds up the score. If NZ are to score big, Williamson is the key here

Cricbuzz Comm Box: Champions Trophy, Semi-Final 2 | SA vs NZ, 1st inns, Over no. 15

Santner has all the weapons; must back his flair: Parthiv Patel

Abhijit: Hardly any help for the fast bowlers. This looks like a belter of a pitch

Ankit Chaudhary: A fascinating little contest brewing here! Ngidi is hitting the right areas, but Young looks composed, already putting away a bad ball

Cricbuzz Live Hindi: Champions Trophy, Semi-Final 2 | South Africa v New Zealand, Pre-match show

Champions Trophy Semi-final 2 Preview: South Africa vs New Zealand

South Africa vs New Zealand: Unfamiliarity adds intrigue

Since the previous edition of the Champions Trophy in 2017, New Zealand and South Africa have faced off just thrice in the format

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