South Africa and New Zealand have played 73 One Day Internationals (ODIs). South Africa leading with 42 victories, New Zealand with 26, and five games ending in a draw. They have faced each other twice in the ICC Champions Trophy, with both teams winning once, indicating an evenly balanced record in this competition.
The Champions Trophy semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand is scheduled to take place in Lahore. Both sides want to win the ICC limited-overs championship for the first time since the late 1990s.
In the past, South Africa has dominated their ODI matches, winning 42 of 73 games, while New Zealand has won 26; five games have resulted in a draw. Their head-to-head record in Champions Trophy history is 1-1.
On February 10, 2025, in Lahore, New Zealand defeated South Africa by six wickets after chasing down their 304/6. New Zealand is more confident going into the semi-final as a result of this victory.
Fans look forward to an exciting duel between these cricketing titans as both teams get ready for this important fixture.
South Africa vs. New Zealand: Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final Matchup
The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is scheduled to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Two teams who have won the competition before, when it was known as the ICC Knockout Trophy (South Africa in 1998 and New Zealand in 2000), are expected to compete in an intriguing encounter.
Match Details-
- Teams: New Zealand (led by Mitchell Santner) and South Africa (led by Temba Bavuma)
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Date: March 5, 2025
- Toss Time: 2 PM IST
- Match Start Time: 2:30 PM IST
Current Performance
- After India, New Zealand came in second place in Group A. Despite having a great start, they were defeated by India by 44 runs in their final group match.
- With two victories from three games, including a win against England in their most recent group match, South Africa led Group B.
Important Elements
- Bowling Variety: This could be a key factor in the game, and South Africa has a small advantage in this area.
- Spinners: Although the Lahore pitch is slower and provides less turn than Dubai's, the spinners' performance could be the difference.
- Recent Head-to-Head: The two teams recently faced each other in a tri-series at the same location, with New Zealand winning, which may give them more confidence.
Squads
- South Africa Squad: Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosch, and Temba Bavuma (captain). Reserve for travel: Kwena Maphaka.
- New Zealand Squad: Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Jacob Duffy (added as an injured substitute for Ben Sears), and Mitchell Santner (c) .
Live Coverage
JioHotstar will stream the game live, while Star Sports 2 HD/SD will provide English commentary and Sports 18 1 HD/SD will provide Hindi commentary.
SA vs NZ Head-to-Head ODI Cricket: A Close-Encounter Rivalry
There have been 73 ODI matches between South Africa and New Zealand. South Africa has won 42 of these matches, while New Zealand has won 26 of them. Five of the matches finished in a draw.
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | No Result | Tied | Home Won | Away Won | Neutral Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 73 | 26 | 42 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 9 |
| South Africa | 73 | 42 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 12 | 13 |
South Africa vs. New Zealand in the Champions Trophy : Historical Matchups and Statistics
In ICC Champions Trophy competitions, South Africa and New Zealand have faced each other twice. With one victory each, the teams' head-to-head record is evenly split at 1-1.
|
Team |
Matches |
Won |
Lost |
No Result/Abandoned |
|
South Africa |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
|
New Zealand |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
In the ICC Champions Trophy, South Africa and New Zealand have faced off against one another in various seasons. New Zealand won the 2006 tournament effortlessly, defeating South Africa by 87 runs.
But in the 2009 tournament, South Africa recovered and won by five wickets. With a win individually, their Champions Trophy head-to-head record is still tied.Also Read: Dhananjay Munde Resigns
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