NZ, SA look to shed white-ball underachievers tag in Champions Trophy semifinal
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NZ, SA look to shed white-ball underachievers tag in Champions Trophy semifinal

Hindustan Times  

Lahore, Loaded with world-class talent but haunted by the underachievers' tag at ICC events, New Zealand and South Africa will square off in an evenly-matched second semifinal of the Champions Trophy here on Wednesday. Led by Mitchell Santner, New Zealand finished behind India in Group A, while South Africa topped Group B ahead of Australia. Teams : New Zealand: Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Jacob Duffy. South Africa: Temba Bavuma, 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.

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NZ vs PAK 3rd T20I Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for New Zealand vs Pakistan match in Auckland
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NZ vs PAK 3rd T20I Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for New Zealand vs Pakistan match in Auckland

India TV News  

NZ vs PAK 3rd T20I Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for New Zealand vs Pakistan match in Auckland New Zealand have taken a 2-0 lead and Pakistan are in a must-win situation in the third T20I of the five-match series in Auckland on Friday, March 21. Captain Salman Agha, vice-captain Shadab Khan and pacer Shaheen Afridi, the experienced lot among …

Big-hitting New Zealand crush Pakistan by five wickets for 2-0 lead
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6 days, 11 hours ago

Big-hitting New Zealand crush Pakistan by five wickets for 2-0 lead

Hindustan Times  

New Zealand's openers went on a six-hitting blitz on Tuesday to thrash Pakistan by five wickets and go 2-0 up in their Twenty20 series. Tim Seifert and Finn Allen run between the wickets during the second Twenty20 international cricket match between New Zealand and Pakistan The home side reached 137-5 with 11 balls to spare in Dunedin to take control …

New Zealand thrash Pakistan again to go 2-0 up in T20 cricket series
6 days, 17 hours ago

New Zealand thrash Pakistan again to go 2-0 up in T20 cricket series

Al Jazeera  

New Zealand’s Allen and Seifert blow away Pakistan’s bowling as hosts record a five-wicket win in Dunedin. New Zealand’s openers went on a six-hitting blitz to thrash Pakistan by five wickets and go 2-0 up in their Twenty20 cricket series. New Zealand’s highlight was a ferocious opening stand between Tim Seifert and Finn Allen in which seven of the first …

IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: India v New Zealand predicted playing XI, fantasy team picks, squads
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IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Champions Trophy 2025 Final: India v New Zealand predicted playing XI, fantasy team picks, squads

The Hindu  

India will look to secure its third ICC Champions Trophy title when it takes on New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Here is how the teams are expected to lineup for the summit clash: India predicted XI Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep …

IND vs NZ Predicted Playing XI for Champions Trophy final: India to continue winning combo with four spinners?
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IND vs NZ Predicted Playing XI for Champions Trophy final: India to continue winning combo with four spinners?

The Hindu  

India is unlikely to change its winning combination when it takes on New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday. Probable Playing XI India - Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy. New Zealand - …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final: India vs New Zealand CT final in Dubai: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner press conference
2 weeks, 2 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final: India vs New Zealand CT final in Dubai: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner press conference

The Hindu  

Mitchell Santner felt his side could take valuable lessons from last week’s loss to India into the final on Sunday. “But I think, having the run against India here a few days ago will help us understand the conditions a little bit better.” The Black Caps’ two ICC titles—the 2000 ICC Knockouts and 2021 World Test Championship triumph—came against India, …

IND vs NZ: Can Mitchell Santner pull off a Pat Cummins to stun India in the final?
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IND vs NZ: Can Mitchell Santner pull off a Pat Cummins to stun India in the final?

India Today  

The Indian Cricket team is on the cusp of history as they’re just one step away from becoming the most successful team in the ICC Champions Trophy by winning three titles. Five years later, Santner bowled another miserly spell of 0/15 in the next edition of the T20 World Cup in 2021, which played a key role in handing India …

India look to rise above spunky New Zealand, emotional bubble around Rohit, Kohli
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India look to rise above spunky New Zealand, emotional bubble around Rohit, Kohli

New Indian Express  

DUBAI: Successful in keeping opponents and vitriol at bay so far, India will have to rise above traditional bugbear New Zealand and a rigmarole of emotions surrounding stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to reclaim the Champions Trophy after 12 years here on Sunday. India have always found the resilient Kiwis a tall mountain to surmount, as the latter hold …

Will Young feels New Zealand's loss to India in group stage can give them learning curve
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Will Young feels New Zealand's loss to India in group stage can give them learning curve

India TV News  

Will Young feels New Zealand's loss to India in group stage can give them learning curve New Zealand will be looking to clinch their second Champions Trophy title as they face India in the final of the 2025 edition. New Zealand batter Will Young feels that the team's loss to India in the group stage can give them a learning …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final: India have ‘no advantage’ over New Zealand
2 weeks, 2 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final: India have ‘no advantage’ over New Zealand

Al Jazeera  

Follow Al Jazeera’s live coverage of the final. Rohit Sharma’s India face New Zealand in the title clash on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium, where the tournament favourites have been unbeaten in their four matches. “After India winning four matches, if people feel that there is an advantage, then I don’t know what to say about it.” The tournament’s …

ICC Champions Trophy final 2025: New Zealand have ‘open mind’ against India
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ICC Champions Trophy final 2025: New Zealand have ‘open mind’ against India

Al Jazeera  

Follow Al Jazeera’s live coverage of the final. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner says mid-match communications and adaptability regarding the pitch in Sunday’s Champions Trophy final against India could be key to success. So, I think we have to be ready and be adaptable for what’s coming.” Will spin win the day for India or New Zealand? “He’s obviously a …

IND vs NZ final, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Varun Chakravarthy holds key for the match, says Gary Stead
2 weeks, 3 days ago

IND vs NZ final, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Varun Chakravarthy holds key for the match, says Gary Stead

The Hindu  

New Zealand is sweating on the fitness of its pace spearhead, Matt Henry, ahead of Sunday’s Champions Trophy final against India. “Still a little bit unknown at this stage and he is pretty sore from landing on his shoulder but hopeful he will be okay.” In the group stage match against India, Varun Chakarvarthy left the Black Caps batting line-up …

Five key factors in India-New Zealand Champions Trophy final
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Five key factors in India-New Zealand Champions Trophy final

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: India and New Zealand face off in the final of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday to decide the winner of the eight-nation ODI tournament. Henry's opening burst New Zealand pace spearhead Matt Henry leads the bowling charts in the 50-over tournament with 10 wickets -- five when the Black Caps faced India earlier in the competition. Chakravarthy's …

Big blow for New Zealand ahead of Champions Trophy Final; pacer Matt Henry unlikely to make the XI
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Big blow for New Zealand ahead of Champions Trophy Final; pacer Matt Henry unlikely to make the XI

Live Mint  

New Zealand could be in for a massive setback heading into the finals of Champions Trophy 2025 as they could lose the services of the tournament's highest wicket-taker, Matt Henry. Speaking to the media ahead on Friday, Kiwi head coach Gary Stead said, “I guess the positive thing from our perspective is he got back out there to bowl,” “We’ve …

Nasser Hussain issues warning for India ahead of Champions Trophy Final: 'They may lose but it will be because...'
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Nasser Hussain issues warning for India ahead of Champions Trophy Final: 'They may lose but it will be because...'

Hindustan Times  

India face New Zealand for a second time in the 2025 Champions Trophy and while the first match was effectively a dead rubber, the second is the one that will decide the title itself. Both India and New Zealand have consistently been among the main contenders for the big titles in cricket for over the past decade or so and …

New Zealand would be better prepared: Wasim Jaffer cautions India before final
2 weeks, 3 days ago

New Zealand would be better prepared: Wasim Jaffer cautions India before final

India Today  

Former batter Wasim Jaffer stated that India may face a tough challenge in defeating New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday. Although India won their Group A clash against the Black Caps by 44 runs and topped the points table, Jaffer believed that New Zealand would be better prepared, having already played in Dubai. Champions …

New Zealand set for ‘scrap’ with India on slower pitch: Santner
2 weeks, 3 days ago

New Zealand set for ‘scrap’ with India on slower pitch: Santner

The Hindu  

New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner on Thursday said a slower pitch in familiar territory for India in Dubai will make for a tight contest in the Champions Trophy final. New Zealand defeated South Africa in the second semi-final in Lahore on Wednesday and now move back to Dubai where they lost the last group match to India by 44 runs. …

Basit Ali makes massive statement ahead of IND-NZ Champions Trophy 2025 final
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Basit Ali makes massive statement ahead of IND-NZ Champions Trophy 2025 final

India TV News  

Basit Ali makes massive statement ahead of IND-NZ Champions Trophy 2025 final Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali took centre stage and talked about how the Indian team have instilled fear in their Champions Trophy 2025 final opponents through their performances. Furthermore, New Zealand managed to defeat South Africa in the 2nd semi-final of the tournament and are all set to …

Champions Trophy final: How New Zealand can derail undefeated India’s hopes of winning third title
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Champions Trophy final: How New Zealand can derail undefeated India’s hopes of winning third title

Firstpost  

As India gear up to face New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final, Rohit Sharma’s men must be wary of the Kiwis’ strengths. As India prepare to face New Zealand in the highly anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 final, Rohit Sharma and his men will be wary of the threats posed by the Black Caps. Champions Trophy 2025: News | …

India vs New Zealand: South Africa’s David Miller reveals who he will support in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final
2 weeks, 4 days ago

India vs New Zealand: South Africa’s David Miller reveals who he will support in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final

Live Mint  

With Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team all set to play ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday, South African star player David Miller said that he will be supporting the 'Black Caps' and not 'Men in Blue'. Earlier on Wednesday, South Africa lost Champions Trophy semi-final to New Zealand by 50 runs in …

Champions Trophy 2025 Final: New Zealand vows to ‘find little ways to win moments’ against India
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025 Final: New Zealand vows to ‘find little ways to win moments’ against India

The Hindu  

New Zealand has vowed to “find little ways to win moments” against India after making Champions Trophy history to power into Sunday’s final. “Really excited to be stuck into that challenge and will adapt to whatever surface and conditions we get on the day, and will find little ways to win moments throughout that game.” The tournament’s tangled schedule, with …

We are still evolving as a team: South Africa coach after another knockout punch
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We are still evolving as a team: South Africa coach after another knockout punch

Hindustan Times  

Lahore, Yet another knockout stage heartbreak at yet another ICC event. But perennial bridesmaid South Africa remains on the right track two years before the ODI World Cup at home, feels the team's head coach Rob Walter after its semifinal exit from the Champions Trophy here. Walter was expectedly asked about South Africa going down in a knockout game of …

'We reached Dubai at 4pm, came back at 7:30am...': David Miller pummels ICC over scheduling row; backs NZ to beat India
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'We reached Dubai at 4pm, came back at 7:30am...': David Miller pummels ICC over scheduling row; backs NZ to beat India

Hindustan Times  

South Africa batter David Miller lashed out at the ICC over the ongoing controversy around scheduling the 2025 Champions Trophy after his side took a brief trip to Dubai before incurring a semifinal loss to New Zealand on Wednesday in Lahore. David Miller cradles his bat after scoring a century during ICC Champions Trophy semifinal between New Zealand and South …

Cricket-It is what it is, New Zealand focused only on winning Champions Trophy
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Cricket-It is what it is, New Zealand focused only on winning Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

March 6 - Kane Williamson is too long in the tooth to get dragged into the debate over India getting to play the Champions Trophy final in Dubai and the batter is focused only on the chance of New Zealand grabbing silverware after reaching the title-decider. Cricket-It is what it is, New Zealand focused only on winning Champions Trophy The …

Cricket-It is what it is, New Zealand focused only on winning Champions Trophy
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Cricket-It is what it is, New Zealand focused only on winning Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

- Kane Williamson is too long in the tooth to get dragged into the debate over India getting to play the Champions Trophy final in Dubai and the batter is focused only on the chance of New Zealand grabbing silverware after reaching the title-decider. Cricket-It is what it is, New Zealand focused only on winning Champions Trophy The 34-year-old scored …

'Embarrassing. Farcical, laughable': David Lloyd blasts ICC in red-hot rant over India's Champions Trophy scheduling
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Embarrassing. Farcical, laughable': David Lloyd blasts ICC in red-hot rant over India's Champions Trophy scheduling

Hindustan Times  

The ICC Champions Trophy has come into deep criticism for its organisation and some confusion surrounding the scheduling and travel circumstances, forced on by the mandate for India to play their games in the UAE while the rest of the tournament takes place in Pakistan. South Africa's David Miller,, fourth left, is congratulated by New Zealand's Michael Bracewell on finishing …

Champions Trophy final: Toss already on Mitchell Santner's mind ahead of Dubai rematch
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Champions Trophy final: Toss already on Mitchell Santner's mind ahead of Dubai rematch

India Today  

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner spoke about the toss factor ahead of the all-important final against India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Champions Trophy: South Africa vs New Zealand Highlights “It's a pretty good feeling, today we were challenged by a good side, we will head to Dubai where we already faced India earlier. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | …

Champions Trophy 2025: Miller admits travelling back and forth wasn’t ideal after South Africa’s semis exit
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Miller admits travelling back and forth wasn’t ideal after South Africa’s semis exit

The Hindu  

David Miller did not want to ‘make any excuses’, but he admitted that it wasn’t an ideal situation to travel back and forth between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates for the Champions Trophy fixtures. The South African team left for Dubai from Karachi on Sunday afternoon and was back in Lahore on Monday for the semifinals against New Zealand. …

New Zealand captain Santner looks forward to Champions Trophy rematch against India: ‘Cool feeling to make the final'
2 weeks, 4 days ago

New Zealand captain Santner looks forward to Champions Trophy rematch against India: ‘Cool feeling to make the final'

Firstpost  

New Zealand booked a date with India in Sunday’s Champions Trophy final in Dubai after pulling off a clinical 50-run victory over South Africa in the second semi-final in Lahore on Wednesday. Mitchell Santner celebrates with teammates after getting the key wicket of Rassie van der Dussen during the Champions Trophy semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa in Lahore. …

New Zealand crush SA, set up title clash with India
2 weeks, 4 days ago

New Zealand crush SA, set up title clash with India

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: New Zealand reaching their third ICC tournament final in six years is an encouraging sign for world cricket because it tells you that you don’t need to have resources like the Big Three or major streams of untapped talent to do well on the big stage. New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra plays a shot against South Africa at the ICC …

SA vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025: Rachin, Williamson hundreds help New Zealand overpower South Africa
2 weeks, 4 days ago

SA vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025: Rachin, Williamson hundreds help New Zealand overpower South Africa

The Hindu  

Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson made optimum use of the conditions that have been quite familiar to them in the recent times, and scored effortless centuries as New Zealand stormed into the final of the Champions Trophy, defeating South Africa by 50 runs. At the Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday, an unchanged New Zealand opted to bat and rode on Rachin’s …

New Zealand sets up Champions Trophy final against India with big win over South Africa
2 weeks, 5 days ago

New Zealand sets up Champions Trophy final against India with big win over South Africa

Associated Press  

LAHORE, Pakistan — Centuries from batting sensation Rachin Ravindra and the ever reliable Kane Williamson powered New Zealand into the Champions Trophy final with a resounding 50-run win over South Africa in the second semifinal on Wednesday. Half centuries from Rassie van der Dussen and captain Temba Bavuma kept the Proteas in the race by the halfway stage before New …

NZ vs SA: New Zealand Win Toss & Choose To Bat First In Lahore, Check Out Playing 11s For Semifinal Clash
2 weeks, 5 days ago

NZ vs SA: New Zealand Win Toss & Choose To Bat First In Lahore, Check Out Playing 11s For Semifinal Clash

ABP News  

NZ vs SA, Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat first against South Africa in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal match on March 5 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. India defeated Australia in the first Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal on Tuesday. Hence, whoever wins the NZ vs SA clash …

NZ vs SA Live Score, Champions Trophy semi-final: New Zealand set up final clash with India
2 weeks, 5 days ago

NZ vs SA Live Score, Champions Trophy semi-final: New Zealand set up final clash with India

India TV News  

NZ vs SA Live Score, Champions Trophy semi-final: New Zealand set up final clash with India New Zealand vs South Africa live score: New Zealand and South Africa are all set to face off in the 2nd semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. NZ vs SA Live Score, Champions Trophy semi-final: New Zealand set up final clash with India …

South Africa vs New Zealand Highlights, Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal: NZ beats SA by 50 runs to book final berth
2 weeks, 5 days ago

South Africa vs New Zealand Highlights, Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal: NZ beats SA by 50 runs to book final berth

The Hindu  

Three crucial matchups that will decide NZ vs SA semifinal in Champions Trophy 1. Heinrich Klaasen vs Off-Spin Strengths: Exceptional spin-hitter with high strike rates in T20 and ODIs. Marco Jansen vs Kane Williamson Strengths: Jansen’s left-arm pace has been highly effective, particularly in the early overs. Matt Henry vs Ryan Rickelton Strengths: Rickelton is in prime form, excelling in …

South Africa vs New Zealand Semi-final Highlights: New Zealand to face India in the final
2 weeks, 5 days ago

South Africa vs New Zealand Semi-final Highlights: New Zealand to face India in the final

Firstpost  

SA vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 Highlights: New Zealand have defeated South Africa by 50 runs to set up a final clash against India. South Africa vs New Zealand Highlights, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final: New Zealand have defeated South Africa by 50 runs to qualify for the final. South Africa reached 94/1 after 17 overs, with Temba Bavuma and Rassie …

SA vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi Final: India to meet New Zealand in final
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

SA vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi Final: India to meet New Zealand in final

Hindustan Times  

SA vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi Final: New Zealand will face India in the final after beating South Africa by 50 runs. South Africa looked like they were on track to chasing down the mammoth target of 363 for just over 20 overs of their innings but New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has triggered a collapse that has now …

SA vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi Final: India to meet New Zealand in final
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

SA vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi Final: India to meet New Zealand in final

Hindustan Times  

SA vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025 Semi Final: New Zealand will face India in the final after beating South Africa by 50 runs. South Africa looked like they were on track to chasing down the mammoth target of 363 for just over 20 overs of their innings but New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has triggered a collapse that has now …

South Africa vs New Zealand Prediction: Who’ll win today’s SA vs NZ semifinal in Lahore? AI, fantasy team and more
2 weeks, 5 days ago

South Africa vs New Zealand Prediction: Who’ll win today’s SA vs NZ semifinal in Lahore? AI, fantasy team and more

Live Mint  

South Africa and New Zealand will clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 second semifinal today. SA vs NZ: AI Prediction Let’s see what AI is predicting about today’s South Africa vs New Zealand match at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. ChatGPT says, “South Africa have an explosive middle order, but New Zealand’s disciplined bowling and fielding could tilt the …

NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand vs South Africa playing XI, fantasy team picks, squads
2 weeks, 5 days ago

NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand vs South Africa playing XI, fantasy team picks, squads

The Hindu  

South Africa will take on New Zealand in the second semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Lahore on Wednesday. The BlackCaps finished the group stage with two wins and a loss to be placed second in Group A with four points. LIVE UPDATES - NZ vs SA Champions Trophy Semifinal NZ vs SA DREAM11 PREDICTION Wicketkeepers Heinrich Klaasen …

NZ vs SA CT 2025 Semifinal: The Three Tactical Duels That Could Flip the Match on Its Head
2 weeks, 5 days ago

NZ vs SA CT 2025 Semifinal: The Three Tactical Duels That Could Flip the Match on Its Head

The Hindu  

South Africa faces New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. The Proteas are chasing their first ICC title after repeated heartbreaks, including the 2024 T20 World Cup final, while the Kiwis seek a second Champions Trophy, 25 years after their 2000 triumph. LIVE UPDATES - NZ vs SA Champions Trophy Semifinal Here are the …

NZ vs SA semi-final: Former champions battle in a clash of evenly matched sides
2 weeks, 5 days ago

NZ vs SA semi-final: Former champions battle in a clash of evenly matched sides

India Today  

When you look at the stories of New Zealand and South Africa, they're almost similar. Now New Zealand and South Africa are one step away from entering the final of the Champions Trophy 2025 against India in Dubai after a tournament that has seen both teams be evenly matched. New Zealand vs South Africa: Head-to-Head New Zealand and South Africa …

NZ vs SA: Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem brings out Champions Trophy before match
2 weeks, 5 days ago

NZ vs SA: Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem brings out Champions Trophy before match

India Today  

Pakistan's Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem walked out with the ICC Champions Trophy ahead of the second semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa on Wednesday, March 5. Pakistan Olympic gold medalist in javelin, Arshad Nadeem grace the Champions Trophy in Lahore before New Zealand v South Africa Semi Final#ChampionsTrophy2025 #NZvSA #ArshadNadeem pic.twitter.com/iL6l9EUn0O Shakeel Khan Khattak March 5, 2025 After the …

Rachin Ravindra special knocks South Africa out, sets up India vs New Zealand final
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Rachin Ravindra special knocks South Africa out, sets up India vs New Zealand final

India Today  

Mitchell Santner's New Zealand breezed past South Africa in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy in an inspiring performance on Wednesday, March 5. After posting a massive total of 362 runs at the Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore, New Zealand restricted South Africa to 312/9 in a clinical performance. Champions Trophy: South Africa vs New Zealand Highlights New Zealand were so …

New Zealand annihilate South Africa, setting up blockbuster Champions Trophy final against India
2 weeks, 5 days ago

New Zealand annihilate South Africa, setting up blockbuster Champions Trophy final against India

India TV News  

New Zealand annihilate South Africa, setting up blockbuster Champions Trophy final against India South Africa beat New Zealand by 50 runs to qualify for the Champions Trophy final. New Zealand defeated South Africa by 50 runs to advance to the Champions Trophy 2025 final. Williamson and Ravindra stitched a 164-run partnership to help New Zealand post 362 runs in the …

Familiar surrounds for New Zealand for Champions Trophy semifinal against South Africa
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Familiar surrounds for New Zealand for Champions Trophy semifinal against South Africa

New Indian Express  

LAHORE: After going through all the tangled scheduling, New Zealand returns to its recent favorite venue in Pakistan when it takes on South Africa in the second semifinal of the Champions Trophy in Lahore on Wednesday. The complex scheduling of the tournament, especially at the tail end of the group stage, saw both South Africa and Australia flying out to …

Ravindra, Williamson lead NZ to 50-run win over SA, set up summit clash with India
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ravindra, Williamson lead NZ to 50-run win over SA, set up summit clash with India

New Indian Express  

LAHORE: Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson struck commanding centuries as New Zealand hammered South Africa by 50 runs in a high-scoring semifinal to set up a summit clash with India in the Champions Trophy, here on Wednesday. Ravindra played a brilliant knock of 108 runs off 101 balls, laced with 13 fours and a six, while Williamson struck 102 off …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand beat South Africa in semifinal
2 weeks, 5 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand beat South Africa in semifinal

Al Jazeera  

New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs in Lahore to qualify for Sunday’s cricket final against India in Dubai. New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs in the second semifinal of the Champions Trophy to secure their place in Sunday’s final against India. David Miller smashed an unbeaten 100 off 67 balls, which was brought up off the …

‘Logistically things could have been more efficient’ - Temba Bavuma on flying between Lahore and Dubai in Champions Trophy
2 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Logistically things could have been more efficient’ - Temba Bavuma on flying between Lahore and Dubai in Champions Trophy

The Hindu  

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma did not mince his words as he said that logistically, things could have been handled better in the ongoing Champions Trophy. While New Zealand flew back to Lahore from Dubai on Monday for the semifinal, South Africa reached late in the evening. “Probably, logistically things could have been more efficient,” Bavuma said. READ: SA vs …

Champions Trophy | SA, Kiwis chase a shot at glory
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy | SA, Kiwis chase a shot at glory

The Hindu  

Though both South Africa and New Zealand won the ICC Knockouts, as the Champions Trophy was known earlier, it has been 25 years since either of them have been able to win a global white-ball title. But as Mitchell Santner, the New Zealand captain, points out, “it’s one at a time.” Since the last edition of the Champions Trophy, in …

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