New Delhi: New Zealand secured a spot in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final for the 3rd time in the CT history. The Kiwis will face India in the final as they beat South Africa by 50 runs at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday. A stunning knock of 108 from Rachin Ravindra and a vital 102 from Kane Williamson guided the Kiwis to a big total of 362.
New Zealand posted an imposing total of 362 for six after choosing to bat, thanks to the fluent centuries of Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson. They then restricted South Africa to 312 for 9 in their 50 overs. South Africa started their chase well but faltered in the middle overs, losing wickets and falling behind in the pursuit.
David Miller remained unbeaten on 100, while Temba Bavuma (56) and Rassie van der Dussen (69) scored half-centuries, but their efforts fell short in chasing the large target. Mitchell Santner was the standout bowler for New Zealand, claiming 3 for 43, while Glenn Phillips and Matt Henry each took two wickets.
Earlier, Ravindra played a solid knock of 108 runs off 101 balls, featuring 13 boundaries and a six, while Williamson scored 102 off 94 balls with 10 fours and two sixes. Daryl Mitchell (49) and Glenn Phillips (49 not out) added quick runs in the final overs.
Brief Score:
New Zealand: 362 for 6 in 50 overs (Rachin Ravindra 108, Kane Williamson 102; Lungi Ngidi 3/72).
South Africa: 312 for 9 in 50 overs (Temba Bavuma 56, Rassie van der Dussen 69, David Miller 100 not out; Mitchell Santner 3/43, Glenn Phillips 2/27, Matt Henry 2/43).
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