Champions Trophy; The final will be played between New Zealand and India in Dubai on March 9.
.. Asghar Ali Mubarak …
In the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy, New Zealand defeated South Africa by 50 runs to reach the final. The final of the Champions Trophy will be played between New Zealand and India in Dubai on March 9.
In the match played at the Gaddafi Stadium, New Zealand batted first and scored 362 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in the stipulated 50 overs thanks to the brilliant centuries of Rachan Ravindra and Kane Williamson.
In the chase of the target, other batsmen from South Africa, except for David Miller, could not show a sufficient performance.
The Proteas scored 312 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in the stipulated 50 overs thanks to David Miller’s century. It should be noted that the record for the highest total in the tournament has been broken for the third time in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
The 21-year-old Champions Trophy record was broken in the match between Australia and England when England, batting first, set a target of 352 runs for Australia to win, however, Australia set a new record by achieving this target in the same match.
Chasing the highest target of the Champions Trophy, South Africa’s first wicket fell for 20 runs when Ryan Rickleton was dismissed after scoring 17 runs.
Captain Timba Bavuma shared a 105-run partnership with Ross van der Dussen, during which both players completed their half-centuries but neither could advance their innings.
Captain Timba was dismissed after scoring 56 runs and Dawson’s innings ended at 69 runs, after which Aiden Markram came to bat but he could only score 31 runs.
South African player Heinrich Klaasen was in good form in the One-Day International and the team also hoped that he would make the match interesting to some extent, but unfortunately he proved to be a guest of only 3 runs.
Other players included Wayne Mulder 8, Marco Johnson 3, Keshav Maharaj 1, Kagiso Rabada 16 runs, David Miller remained on the wicket till the end and completed his century on the last ball, he was able to score 100 runs in 67 balls, which included 4 sixes and 10 fours.
For New Zealand, Mitchell Santner took 3, Matt Henry and Glenn Phillips took 2, while Michael Bracewell and Rachan Ravindra took one wicket each.
All the batsmen, except Will Young and Tom Latham, who opened the innings for New Zealand, showed excellent batting, Will Young was dismissed for 21 and Tom Latham for 4 runs.
Rachan Ravindra and Kane Williamson put on a crucial partnership of 164 runs for the second wicket, during which both batsmen first completed their half-centuries and then centuries.
Rachan Ravindra was dismissed after scoring 108 runs off 101 balls with the help of a six and 13 fours, while Kane Williamson played an innings of 102 runs off 94 balls, which included 2 sixes and 10 fours.
Daryl Mitchell played an innings of 49 runs off 37 balls and Glenn Phillips also played an aggressive innings of 49 runs off 27 balls, which included a six and 6 fours. For South Africa, Lanky Ngidi took 3 wickets, Kagiso Rabada took 2 and Wayne Mulder took one wicket.
