South Africa and New Zealand Face Off in ICC Champions Trophy Semifinal
The winner will advance to the final against India after their victory over Australia in the first semifinal.
- The second semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will take place at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on March 5 at 4:00 AM EST.
- South Africa topped Group B with two wins and a washed-out match, while New Zealand secured second place in Group A with two wins and one loss.
- South Africa faces injury concerns, with Aiden Markram sidelined due to a hamstring injury, but Temba Bavuma and Tony de Zorzi have recovered and are set to play.
- New Zealand seeks to regain momentum after a group-stage loss to India, which ended their unbeaten run in the tournament.
- India awaits the winner of this match in the final, having defeated Australia by four wickets in the first semifinal.