SA vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final: The South Africa vs New Zealand match will be played in Lahore. (AP)SA vs NZ Semi-Final Champions Trophy 2025 Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report And Lahore Weather Forecast Updates: Mitchell Santner’s South Africa will lock horns with Temba Bavuma’s South Africa in the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday. While the Kiwis will be aiming for their first CT final since 2009, South Africa last made it to the summit clash in the inaugural edition, in 1998. South Africa are unbeaten in the tournament with a washout against Australia in between their wins against Afghanistan and England. Meanwhile, New Zealand, who entered the tournament after winning the Tri-Series and beating Bangladesh and Pakistan, lost to India in the last league-stage match. With India’s spin combine troubling them, the Black Caps will be aiming to regroup in conditions that better suit their style in Lahore.
Pitch report
In the two full games hosted in the competition, the Gaddafi Stadium has provided surfaces conducive for batting. In the first game at the venue, Australia chased down a mammoth 351 against England and in the second game where Afghanistan met England over 600 runs were scored overall. The pitch is likely to retain those traits for the semifinal contest.
Weather report
According to the Accuweather app, there is a clear and sunny day expected in Lahore, unlike the previous rain-marred league-stage outing between Afghanistan and Australia. The temperature is to stay around 20 degrees centigrade throughout the day.
New Zealand vs South Africa squads
New Zealand Squad: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (capt), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William ORourke, Jacob Duffy, Devon Conway, Mark Chapman, Nathan Smith.
South Africa Squad: Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Aiden Markram (capt), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Temba Bavuma, Corbin Bosch, Tabraiz Shamsi, George Linde, Tony de Zorzi.
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