New Zealand smash highest team total in Champions Trophy hory in semifinal match vs South Africa | Cricket News
New Zealand smashed the highest ever team total in Champions Trophy hory when they put up 362/6 against South Africa in the 2nd semifinal in Lahore on Wednesday. This is the 3rd time that the highest total in the hory of the tournament has been breached in the 2025 edition alone with England’s 351/8 chased down Australia when they scored 356/5 last month in their Group B encounter. Interestingly, both the matches have been in Lahore.
Before that, the highest ever score was also held the Kiwis when they had scored 347/4 against USA at the Oval in 2004. Hosts Pakan’s 338/4 in Oval in 2017 against India is currently in the 5th position.
In the match on Wednesday, both Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson scored centuries while Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips chipped in with quickfire knocks to help the Kiwis post the massive total.
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New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat against South Africa in the second semifinal of the Champions Trophy here Wednesday.
The winner of the contest will face India, who beat Australia in the first semifinal on Tuesday, in the summit clash in Dubai on Sunday.
New Zealand retained their playing XI for this knockout clash whereas South Africa made one change, with skipper Temba Bavuma coming back into the side replacing Tran Stubbs.
Highest teams scores in Champions Trophy
New Zealand 362/6 vs South africa
Australia 356/5 vs England
England 351/8 vs Australia
New Zealand 347/4 vs New Zealand
Pakan 338/4 vs India
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