SA vs NZ Predicted Playing 11, Semi Final 2, Match Prediction
Champions Trophy 2025: Today, March 5, South Africa will take on New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 second semifinal. The game is scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM (India time) at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan.
Both sides have enjoyed a strong competition thus far, with New Zealand taking second place in Group A and South Africa winning Group B.
South Africa enters this match fresh off a resounding seven-wicket victory over England, while New Zealand will try to recover from their 44-run loss to India. Expect an exciting match between these two fiercely competitive sides, as a trip to the final is at stake.
Match Information
Date: 5 March 2025
Time: 2:30 PM IST
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Live Stream: JioHotstar
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Gaddafi Stadium's pitch has been a batting haven, as seen by the several 300+ score posts made during the competition. Batters will love the circumstances, and pacers may benefit from the illumination. The middle overs could be a role for spinners.
With a sunny sky and little chance of rain, the weather will be comfortable. It will be perfect for cricket because the temperature will be around 24°C.
South Africa vs New Zealand Probable Playing XI
South Africa:
Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma ©, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, and Aiden Markram
New Zealand:
Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner ©, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, and Will O'Rourke
SA vs NZ: Head-to-Head
There have been seventy-three ODIs between South Africa and New Zealand. Whereas New Zealand won 26 times, South Africa won 42. Five of the matches ended in a draw. Recently, South Africa has won two of their last five games, while New Zealand has won four.
Both sides won one of their two meetings in the ICC Champions Trophy. In their most recent ODI match, which took place in February 2025, New Zealand won by six wickets after successfully chasing 304.
SA vs NZ: Weather predictions
There will be plenty of sunshine during the game, which will make for great batting conditions. Swing bowlers may benefit from the moderate North-Westerly breeze, particularly in the early overs. We can anticipate a whole match without any weather disruptions as there is no chance of rain.
Clipped from: web site
Embed:
Would you like to comment?
Join Diigo for a free account, or sign in if you are already a member.