Champions Trophy 2025, SA vs NZ: On Wednesday, South Africa will face New Zealand in the second semi-final at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
At the Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore, South Africa will play New Zealand in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 second semi-final on Wednesday. The match is anticipated to be a high-scoring thriller because both teams have been playing really well in the eight-team league.
In the Champions Trophy in 2025, the Proteas remain unbeaten. After victories over England and Afghanistan, Temba Bavuma’s team took first place in Group B. Rain forced them to postpone their match against Australia.
However, the Kiwis lost the match against India in Dubai by 44 runs, despite New Zealand won Group A against Pakistan and Bangladesh.
In the Champions Trophy, South Africa has appeared to be a perfectly cohesive team with no significant weaknesses. However, Glenn Phillips has been the highlight of the tournament, and New Zealand’s fielding has been at the forefront.
South Africa Playing 11
Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosch.
New Zealand Playing 11
Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Kyle Jamieson.
SA vs NZ Match Prediction—Head-to-Head Record
Match Details
Match: SA vs NZ, semifinal 2
Date: March 5, 2025
Time: 02:30 PM IST
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Live streaming: JioStar
Live broadcast: Star Sports, Sports18
SA vs NZ Match Prediction—Head-to-Head Record
South Africa and New Zealand have played a total of 73 ODIs against each other so far. Of those 73 games, South Africa have won 42 while New Zealand have managed to beat only 26. 5 ODIs between the two teams did not yield any result.
Total ODI Matches Played: 73
South Africa Won: 42
New Zealand Won: 26
Last 5 Matches: South Africa – 2 wins | New Zealand – 3 wins
Pitch Report & Conditions
Batting friendly: It is anticipated that the Gaddafi Stadium’s pitch will be a belter where batsmen will have a good time. The flat surface will aid the batsmen in playing their shots. However, it will be difficult for the bowlers to receive any significant assistance from the surface.
First Innings Average:- The venue’s first innings average is 256 runs.
Second Innings Average:- The venue’s Second innings average is 220 runs
At Gaddafi Stadium, the batting first team has a better record than the batting second team. In the 72 ODIs that have been played at the location thus far, teams that bat first have won 36 of them, while teams that bat second have won 33.
Report on the Weather
For the forthcoming match between South Africa and New Zealand, the weather forecast looks promising. The game day in Lahore is expected to be sunny, according to the forecast. It is therefore unlikely that the match will be interrupted. During the first half of the game, the temperature will be in the early 20s, and after sunset, it will be about 18 degrees Celsius.
Score Prediction
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
| SA | 310-320 | 280-290 |
| NZ | 320-330 | 300-310 |
SA vs NZ Players to perform prediction
SA – Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen and Kagiso Rabada will be the key players for South Africa.
NZ – Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell and Mitchell Santner will be the key players for New Zealand.
SA vs NZ Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for SA in the match: Temba Bavuma or Heinrich Klaasen
Who will score the most runs for NZ in the match: Rachin Ravindra or Kane Williamson
SA vs NZ Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for SA in the match: Kagiso Rabada or Marco Jansen
Who will pick the most wickets for NZ in the match: Matt Henry or Mitchell Santner
