South Africa and New Zealand are set to face each other in the second Semifinal of Champion Trophy 2025. Here are the key details:
Match Insights
Fixture: South Africa vs. New Zealand, Semi-final 2 Tournament: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM (Pakistan Standard Time) Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan
Pitch & Conditions: The Gaddafi Stadium is known for its batting-friendly surface with high scores often achieved. Fast bowlers get some assistance early on, but spinners could play a significant role later in the game. Weather conditions are expected to be dry and sunny.
Squad Details
South Africa Probable XI:
Ryan Rickelton
Temba Bavuma (c)
Rassie van der Dussen
Heinrich Klaasen(wk)
David Miller
Aiden Markram
Marco Jansen
Kagiso Rabada
Lungi Ngidi
Keshav Maharaj
Tabraiz Shamsi
New Zealand Probable XI:
Devon Conway
Will Young
Kane Williamson
Daryl Mitchell
Glenn Phillips
Tom Latham (wk)
Mitchell Santner (c)
Michael Bracewell
Jacob Duffy
Kyle Jamieson
Nathan Smith
Latest Updates
Key Players to Watch:
South Africa: Kagiso Rabada, Heinrich Klaasen, Rassie van der Dussen
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Trent Boult
Form Guide:
South Africa has been consistent with their batting lineup but will rely on their bowling attack to make an impact.
New Zealand has displayed depth in both batting and bowling, recently defeating South Africa in the group stage by chasing a 304-run target.
Injury Updates: Both teams have their key players fit and ready, with South Africa bolstered by the return of Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen.
Strategies:
South Africa may look to utilize spin in the middle overs, given the conditions.
New Zealand will rely on their pacers, especially Trent Boult, for early breakthroughs.
The winner of this match will face the victor of Semi-final 1 in the final on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
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