New Zealand vs South Africa live toss; NZ win the toss opts to bat

South Africa takes on New Zealand in the second semi-final of Champions Trophy 2025 in Lahore on Wednesday, March 5. The match starts from 2.30 pm IST. South Africa and Australia both traveled to Dubai as they waited to see who between India and New Zealand topped the Group A points table. One of the teams will now again travel to Dubai, as India sealed one final spot by beating Australia by four wickets.

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NZ vs SA Pitch Report

The pitch in Lahore will be a batting-friendly one. England posted over 350 and the Aussies won the match by chasing down the score. Afghanistan also scored 325 against England and defeated the side by their trial by spin. Thus the two matches have proved that there are runs in store on this pitch and the spinners will have a better say in the match then the pacers.

NZ vs SA Toss Update

New Zealand win the toss, opts to bat. They are unchanged from thier last game against India. South Africa have one change, Temba Bavuma comes in place of Stubbs.

NZ vs SA Playing XIs

New Zealand: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (capt), Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Will O'Rourke

South Africa: Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma (capt), Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi

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