South Africa takes on New Zealand in the second semi-final in Lahore on Wednesday. The winner will play the final of the ICC Champions Trophy on March 9, Sunday. The Kiwis are heading into this game after losing their final league game against India. The Proteas on the other hand, defeated England in their last league game. A lot is at stake here for the two teams. Take a look at the Dream11 Prediction, Pitch Report, and Predicted Playing 11 for the second semi-final of Champions Trophy 2025.
South Africa vs New Zealand CT2025: Match Details
Date | 05/03/2025 |
Time | 2:30 PM IST |
Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
Broadcast | Star Sports Network/ Sports18 |
Streaming OTT | JioHotstar |
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South Africa vs New Zealand: Lahore Stadium Pitch Report
Lahore has been the best batting wicket in the Champions Trophy so far. Australia defeated England in a high-scoring affair in this tournament. Afghanistan then stunned England by beating them in a crucial match at the same venue. This match has all the makings of a terrific contest. It will be a nervy contest as well. The team who hold onto their nerves better will win this contest. There is no rain threat in the knockout contest.
South Africa vs New Zealand: Predicted Playing 11
New Zealand - Tom Latham (wk), WA Young, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, DJ Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (C), MJ Henry, William O’Rourke, KA Jamieson
South Africa - RD Rickelton (wk), H Klaasen, T Bavuma (C), AK Markram, HE van der Dussen, KA Maharaj, DA Miller, M Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, K Rabada, L Ngidi
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South Africa vs New Zealand: Dream11 Top 5 Players
New Zealand | South Africa |
Rachin Ravindra | Ryan Rickleton |
Daryl Mitchell | Heinrich Klaasen |
Kane Williamson | Aiden Markram |
Mitchell Santner | Kagiso Rabada |
William O'Rourke | Keshav Maharaj |
South Africa vs New Zealand: Dream11 Fantasy Team

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