SA vs NZ Match Preview

It's a big game in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. South Africa will face New Zealand in the tournament's second semifinal, and we anticipate both teams will fight hard for a spot in the championship final. South Africa will be comfortable after defeating England in their most recent league game.

New Zealand must recover from a poor performance against India, in which they couldn’t finish an easy run chase. The South Africans have an undefeated record in this tournament. The batting lineup has performed well, and the bowling attack appears in top form. It will boost their confidence in this contest to the finale.

SA vs NZ Match Details

Series	ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Match	SA vs NZ, 2nd Semi-final, Champions Trophy 2025
Venue	Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
City	Pakistan
Match Time & Date	2:30 PM IST – Sunday, 5th March 2025
TV Channel	Star Sports Network
Live Streaming	JioHotstar

SA vs NZ ODI Head-to-Head Record

South Africa and New Zealand have faced each other in 73 matches, with South Africa winning 42 times and New Zealand securing 26 victories. There have been no tied games, while 5 matches ended without a result. In their last five encounters, South Africa has won twice, whereas New Zealand has claimed three victories, indicating a closely contested rivalry between the two teams.

SA vs NZ Predicted XIs

New Zealand's Predicted XI:

Mitchell Santner (c), Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, and William O'Rourke

South Africa's Predicted XI:

Temba Bavuma (c), Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, and Lungi Ngidi

SA vs NZ Pitch Report

The surface at Gaddafi Stadium is expected to favour batters with good bounce and pace. While the new ball might offer some movement early on, batting should become easier as the game progresses.

• Average 1st Innings Score: 264
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 248
• Win Percentage (Batting 1st): 47%
• Win Percentage (Batting 2nd): 53%

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SA vs NZ Weather Report

There’s only a 5% chance of rain, ensuring an uninterrupted match. However, the conditions will be warm and humid, demanding high endurance from the players.

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Best Fantasy Cricket Combos for SA vs NZ

• Combo 1: Tom Latham and Wiaan Mulder
• Combo 2: Rassie van der Dussen and Matt Henry
• Combo 3: Will Young, Heinrich Klaasen, Mitchell Santner and Kagiso Rabada
• Combo 4: Temba Bavuma, Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips and Marco Jansen

SA vs NZ Match Prediction: Who Will Win?

New Zealand must recover from their last game, where they couldn’t finish an easy chase. Their batters need to take a more aggressive approach. Meanwhile, South Africa has been flawless in the tournament, boasting a well-balanced batting and bowling unit. While the match is expected to be competitive, South Africa holds a slight edge based on their current form and team composition. Prediction: South Africa to win.

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