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New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat first against South Africa in the semifinal 2 clash of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 taking place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. New Zealand will feature with the same team. On the other hand, South Africa captain Temba Bavuma, who missed the last clash, came into the playing XI. The winner of this clash will face India in the final of the tournament, which will take place on March 9 at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.
New Zealand stormed into the semifinal after winning their two league matches against Pakistan and Bangladesh. On the other hand, South Africa defeated England and Afghanistan in their group stage match to seal their berth for the semis of the mega event.
New Zealand vs South Africa head to head
New Zealand and South Africa have played 73 ODIs against each other, where South Africa holds the edge by winning 42 matches. New Zealand won 26 clashes. Five ODIs between South Africa and New Zealand ended without a result.
Captains at Toss
Temba Bavuma South Africa: We are not too concerned but the preference would have been to bat, our bowlers need to bowl well and then our batters need to do the job. Just one change, myself, I'm feeling much better. We have had learnings from semi-finals and finals. We need to win the key moments. We are doing a lot of work, lots of confidence, it's another game for us irrespective of it being the semi-final.
Mitchell Santner New Zealand: We are gonna have a bat first, looks like a good wicket, looks a bit dry. Privileged to captain my country and for us it's to play good cricket. We got the same team. Last game was foreign conditions, we have played a few games here in the tri-series. Will try to play good cricket and put pressure on them.
Playing XIs
South Africa (Playing XI): Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma(c), Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen(w), David Miller, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
New Zealand (Playing XI): Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William ORourke
