Introduction: new zealand national cricket team vs south africa national cricket team match scorecard
In an exciting semi-final clash of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, New Zealand defeated South Africa by 50 runs at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 5, 2025. This win secured New Zealand’s place in the final against India.
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Match Overview
- Match: ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final
- Date: March 5, 2025
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Result: New Zealand won by 50 runs
- Toss: New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first
First Innings: New Zealand’s Strong Batting
New Zealand put up a big total of 362 runs for 6 wickets in their 50 overs. The main stars were Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson, who both scored centuries.
Top Scorers for New Zealand
- Rachin Ravindra – 108 runs from 101 balls (13 fours, 1 six)
- Kane Williamson – 102 runs from 94 balls (10 fours, 2 sixes)
- Glenn Phillips – 49 not out from 27 balls (6 fours, 1 six)
Fall of Wickets
- Will Young – 48/1
- Rachin Ravindra – 212/2
- Kane Williamson – 251/3
- Tom Latham – 257/4
- Daryl Mitchell – 314/5
- Michael Bracewell – 360/6
South Africa’s Bowling Highlights
- Lungi Ngidi – 3 wickets for 72 runs
- Kagiso Rabada – 2 wickets for 70 runs
- Wiaan Mulder – 1 wicket for 48 runs
Second Innings: South Africa’s Chase
Chasing 363 was a tough task, but South Africa gave a strong fight and scored 312 runs for 9 wickets. David Miller played a brilliant knock, but it wasn’t enough.
Top Scorers for South Africa
- David Miller – 100 not out from 67 balls (10 fours, 4 sixes)
- Rassie van der Dussen – 69 runs from 66 balls
- Temba Bavuma – 56 runs from 71 balls
Fall of Wickets
- Ryan Rickelton – 20/1
- Temba Bavuma – 125/2
- Rassie van der Dussen – 161/3
- Heinrich Klaasen – 167/4
- Aiden Markram – 189/5
- Wiaan Mulder – 200/6
- Marco Jansen – 212/7
- Keshav Maharaj – 218/8
- Kagiso Rabada – 256/9
New Zealand’s Bowling Highlights
- Mitchell Santner – 3 wickets for 43 runs
- Matt Henry – 2 wickets for 43 runs
- Glenn Phillips – 2 wickets for 27 runs
- Michael Bracewell – 1 wicket for 53 runs
- Rachin Ravindra – 1 wicket for 20 runs
Key Moments of the Match
Ravindra & Williamson’s Partnership
The partnership between Ravindra and Williamson added 164 runs and gave New Zealand a solid base to build a huge total.
David Miller’s Lone Fight
Miller’s century kept South Africa in the game, but with little support from the other batsmen, the target became too hard to chase.
Santner’s Match-Winning Spell
Mitchell Santner’s spin bowling in the middle overs slowed South Africa’s scoring and picked up important wickets at the right time.
What Captains Said After the Match
Kane Williamson (New Zealand)
Williamson was proud of how the team performed. He praised the partnerships with the bat and how well the bowlers kept their nerves during the chase.
Temba Bavuma (South Africa)
Bavuma admitted they gave away too many runs with the ball and couldn’t build enough partnerships with the bat. He praised Miller for his fighting innings.
What’s Next?
With this win, New Zealand moves on to the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. They will face India in what promises to be a thrilling contest between two in-form teams.
Full Scorecard Summary
New Zealand Innings – 362/6 (50 overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachin Ravindra | 108 | 101 | 13 | 1 |
| Kane Williamson | 102 | 94 | 10 | 2 |
| Glenn Phillips | 49* | 27 | 6 | 1 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 49 | 37 | 6 | 1 |
| Will Young | 21 | 23 | 2 | 0 |
| Tom Latham | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Bracewell | 16 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| Mitchell Santner | 2* | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Extras: 11 (5 leg byes, 6 wides)
Total: 362/6 in 50 overs
South Africa Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lungi Ngidi | 10 | 72 | 3 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 10 | 70 | 2 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 6 | 48 | 1 |
| Marco Jansen | 10 | 79 | 0 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 10 | 65 | 0 |
| Aiden Markram | 4 | 23 | 0 |
South Africa Innings – 312/9 (50 overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Miller | 100* | 67 | 10 | 4 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | 69 | 66 | 4 | 2 |
| Temba Bavuma | 56 | 71 | 4 | 1 |
| Aiden Markram | 31 | 29 | 4 | 0 |
| Ryan Rickelton | 17 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Wiaan Mulder | 8 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 16 | 22 | 2 | 0 |
| Marco Jansen | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 1* | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Extras: 7 (7 wides)
Total: 312/9 in 50 overs
New Zealand Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Santner | 10 | 43 | 3 |
| Matt Henry | 7 | 43 | 2 |
| Glenn Phillips | 3 | 27 | 2 |
| Michael Bracewell | 10 | 53 | 1 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 5 | 20 | 1 |
Final Thoughts
The semi-final match between New Zealand and South Africa in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy was nothing short of a cricketing spectacle. New Zealand showed great teamwork, smart batting, and disciplined bowling to win by 50 runs. The centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson laid the perfect foundation for a big total, while Mitchell Santner’s three wickets helped seal the deal.
On the other hand, South Africa fought hard, with David Miller playing a brilliant lone hand. But without strong partnerships, chasing a massive target like 363 was always going to be tough.
As New Zealand moves on to the final to face India, they carry strong momentum and confidence. South Africa, though disappointed, can hold their heads high for a solid tournament performance.