South Africa vs New Zealand Semi-Final, Champions Trophy 2025: SA vs NZ Weather update, predicted XI, squads and other details
SA vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final Schedule, Live Streaming, Date, Head to Head, Playing XI Prediction, Pitch Report, Weather: Temba Bavuma-led South Africa will lock horns against Mitchell Santner’s New Zealand in the second semifinal at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday. South Africa and New Zealand have won the Champions Trophy once each in 1998 and 2000 respectively but the tournament was called the ICC Knockout Trophy at that time and didn’t carry the significance which it has now.
Here’s a look at all the details for the SA vs NZ clash
When and where is the SA vs NZ clash happening?
The SA vs NZ match will happen on Wednesday at 2.30 with the toss at 2 pm (). The match will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The match will be broadcast on TV on Star Sports and Sports 18 channels. You can also livestream the SA vs NZ match on JioHotstar.
Full squads for South Africa and New Zealand
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Kyle Jaimeson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Jacob Duffy
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South Africa: 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, Tran Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosch
Predicted XIs
New Zealand predicted XI: Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Kyle Jaimeson, Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke
South Africa predicted XI: Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada
South Africa vs New Zealand head-to-head
Matches: 73
South Africa won: 42
New Zealand won: 26
No Results: 5
Pitch report at Gaddafi Stadium for SA vs NZ
The Gaddafi Stadium is generally known for its batting-friendly pitch. Expect a flat surface that allows batsmen to play their shots freely. The average first-innings score tends to be in the range of 280-300. The team winning the toss may consider batting first to capitalize on the favorable batting conditions.Story continues below this ad
Weather update of Lahore for SA vs NZ
The forecast indicates a predominantly sunny and clear day. There is a very low to no chance of rain, so interruptions due to weather are unlikely. Temperatures are expected to be pleasant, generally in the early to mid-20s Celsius.
