South Africa vs New Zealand SCORE HIGHLIGHTS, Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal: New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs in Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal to set up a summit clash against India, on Wednesday. New Zealand scored a mammoth 362/6 after electing to bat, courtesy Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson’s fluent centuries, and then restricted South Africa to 312/9 in 50 overs.
South Africa seemed to be on course in the initial part of their run chase but they stumbled later on, losing wickets in the middle overs, to eventually lose their way. David Miller remained not out on 100 while captain Temba Bavuma (56) and Rassie van der Dussen (69) struck half centuries but those were not enough while chasing a tall target.
Mitchell Santner (3/43) was the most successful bowler for New Zealand with three wickets, while Glenn Phillips and Matt Henry also chipped in with two each. Earlier, Ravindra produced a 101-ball 108-run knock that was laced with 13 fours and a six, while Williamson smashed 102 off 94 balls with 10 fours and two maximums.
Daryl Mitchell (49) and Glenn Phillips (49 not out) provided the fireworks in the slog overs.
New Zealand in control at half-way stage!
Two brilliantly crafted hundreds from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson, followed by some brute hitting from Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips power New Zealand to a record total in its Champions Trophy semifinal against South Africa
New Zealand wins by 50 runs!
Four!! Jamieson goes full and wide, Miller clears short third and finds the fence. Four!! Miller pulls a short ball of one hand and finds the fence at deep fine. Six!! Slower ball short of a length, pummelled over the fence for six. Hundred for Miller!! Last ball of the match, Miller goes downtown and completes a double. Inspiring knock but the game had drifted away from the Proteas quite a while ago. New Zealand will play India in the Champions Trophy 2025 final on Sunday.
