South Africa‘s look forward to an ICC trophy continues as New Zealand stormed into the ultimate of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a commanding 50-run victory within the second semi-final at Gaddafi Stadium. Regardless of a surprising century from David Miller, the Proteas fell quick of their chase of 363, as New Zealand’s medical batting and disciplined bowling proved too robust.
Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson steer New Zealand to an enormous complete
Opting to bat first, the Black Caps posted a mammoth 362/6 in 50 overs, because of gorgeous centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson. Ravindra anchored the innings with a splendid 108 off 101 balls, whereas Williamson continued his elegant contact with a 102 off 94 deliveries. The duo stitched collectively a match-defining partnership, dismantling the Proteas’ bowling assault. Contributions from Daryl Mitchell (49 off 37) and Glenn Phillips (49 off 27) added the ending touches to an already imposing complete.
South Africa’s bowlers discovered it powerful to include the circulation of runs. Lungi Ngidi was the choose of the bowlers, bagging 3 wickets however conceding 72 runs. Kagiso Rabada (2/70) and Wiaan Mulder (1/48) chipped in with essential breakthroughs, however Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj remained wicketless, permitting New Zealand to dominate.
David Miller’s heroics in useless as South Africa falls quick
Chasing 363 for victory, South Africa began steadily however misplaced key wickets at common intervals. Captain Temba Bavuma performed a measured knock of 56 off 71 balls, whereas Rassie van der Dussen saved hopes alive with a well-crafted 69 off 66 deliveries. Nevertheless, it was Miller who really ignited the chase with a panoramic century, smashing 100 off simply 67 balls with 10 fours and 4 sixes. Regardless of his valiant effort, the remainder of the batting lineup failed to offer the required help, and South Africa fell quick at 312/9 of their 50 overs.
Mitchell Santner destroys Proteas’ batting order
The Kiwi bowlers ensured their crew’s place within the ultimate with disciplined bowling efforts. Mitchell Santner led the cost with an important spell of three/43 in 10 overs, whereas Matt Henry (2/43) and Phillips (2/27) supplied key breakthroughs at crucial moments. Rachin additionally chipped in with a wicket, limiting South Africa’s center order from capitalizing on Miller’s brilliance. New Zealand will now meet India within the ultimate of the event on March 09.
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Right here is how followers reacted:
So ultimate is between INDIA vs NZ on ninth 🏏 #ChampionsTrophy2025
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 5, 2025
Champions Trophy Finals
1998 – 🇿🇦 v 🏝
2000 – 🇳🇿 v 🇮🇳
2002 – 🇮🇳 v 🇱🇰
2004 – 🏴 v 🏝
2006 – 🇦🇺 v 🏝
2009 – 🇦🇺 v 🇳🇿
2013 – 🏴 v 🇮🇳
2017 – 🇵🇰 v 🇮🇳
2025 – 🇮🇳 v 🇳🇿*#ChampionsTrophy2025— Damaged Cricket (@BrokenCricket) March 5, 2025
Too Little, Too Late! 💔
David Miller’s blazing 100 off 67 goes in useless as New Zealand defeat South Africa by 50 runs to arrange a ultimate conflict with India! 🏏🔥#Cricket #SAvNZ #ChampionsTrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/vOn1zCmbBb
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) March 5, 2025
South Africa missed a trick. Too many pacers, bowling slower balls, they need to have performed Shamsi, a wrist spinner. New Zealand reveals what spinners can do on flat observe. Santner’s management too distinctive. #SAvNZ
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) March 5, 2025
David Miller scores the FASTEST century in Champions Trophy historical past.
67 balls – David Miller🇿🇦 v NZ, At present
77 balls – Virender Sehwag🇮🇳 v ENG, 2002
77 balls – Josh Inglis🇦🇺 v ENG, 2025
80 balls – Shikhar Dhawan🇮🇳 v SA, 2013#SAvsNZ #ChampionsTrophy pic.twitter.com/6dOkvWZitR— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) March 5, 2025
Medical New Zealand punch of their 🎟️ to the #ChampionsTrophy 2025 ultimate 🤩🇳🇿#SAvNZ ✍️: https://t.co/hC03MeIiDY pic.twitter.com/WnclpKL0ZS
— ICC (@ICC) March 5, 2025
– Champions Trophy Closing. 🏆
– India Vs New Zealand. 🇮🇳🇳🇿
– ninth March, 2.30pm. 🗓️
– Dubai Stadium. 🏟️IT’S THE ULTIMATE BATTLE – ROHIT SHARMA VS MITCHELL SANTNER. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/UEbw9d1tVd
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 5, 2025
Kuch purana hisab abhi baki hai… pic.twitter.com/RoMREb59TR
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) March 5, 2025
2000 Knock-out ultimate: New Zealand beat India.
25 years later, India goes to face New Zealand in the identical event ultimate 📢 pic.twitter.com/hMSLxBOGRm
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 5, 2025
Miller’s spectacular performances within the Semi-Finals continues for South Africa 🔥💪🏏.
A combating batting show at present earned him his 50; properly batted 👏🔥🇿🇦.#WozaNawe #BePartOfIt #ChampionsTrophy #NZvSA pic.twitter.com/kBSob6k2jn
— Proteas Males (@ProteasMenCSA) March 5, 2025
It is all the time David Miller standing tall for South Africa in an ICC Semi Finals. pic.twitter.com/2T3hERynpU
— . (@ABDszn17) March 5, 2025
