NZ vs SA LIVE score Champions trophy 2025: Rachin Ravindra reaches half-century, Williamson in control; New Zealand 109/1 in 18 overs

New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra plays a shot during the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal cricket match between New Zealand and South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
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New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat against South Africa on Wednesday (March 5, 2025) in the second of the Champions Trophy semifinal.

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New Zealand retained the same playing XI with Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson and Will O’Rourke forming the pace attack. Captain Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell will be the two specialist spinners.

Temba Bavuma recovered from illness to lead South Africa after missing out on the last group game against England. 

South Africa will be banking on its four-pronge seam attack led by Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen, with Keshav Maharaj selected as the sole specialist spinner.

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