New Delhi, March 05, 2025.
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.
