SA vs NZ Dream11 prediction CT25 Semi-Final 2: South Africa will test their tusks with New Zealand in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The match will take place in Lahore on Wednesday, March 5.
Proteas finished the group phase by topping the table by leapfrogging Australia, Afghanistan, and England. While SA had 5 points, Australia finished second with 4 points. But Kangaros got knocked out by India on July 4 in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy.
New Zealand on the other hand finished second below India in Group A. Both these teams have managed the threat from Pakistan and Bangladesh. India have already reached the final by beating Australia, as mentioned above.
South Africa vs New Zealand head-to-head in ODI :
South Africa hold the upper hand over New Zealand in ODI cricket, with 42 wins as compared to 26 wins for the Kiwis.
South Africa vs New Zealand Semi-Final 2 ICC Champions Trophy Date and time:
- Date: March 5, Wednesday
- Time: 2:30 PM IST / 9:00 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
SA vs NZ predicted XIs:
South Africa predicted XI:
Temba Bavuma (C), Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
New Zealand predicted XI:
Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry, William O’Rourke, Kyle Jamieson
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South Africa vs New Zealand pitch report:
The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore has proven to be a batting paradise, with high-scoring encounters dominating the action so far. The trend was set early when Australia successfully chased down a daunting 352-run target against England. In the following game, England fell just eight runs short while pursuing 326 against Afghanistan, further highlighting the pitch’s favorability for stroke play. Most recently, Australia made a mockery of Afghanistan’s 273-run total, racing to 109/1 in just 12.5 overs before rain halted proceedings. The pattern is clear—Lahore’s surface is tailor-made for batters to flourish.
South Africa vs New Zealand Dream11 Captaincy Prediction:
New Zealand’s Kane Williamson is our top pick for Dream11 captain ahead of the semi-final clash against South Africa. The Kiwi skipper has been in fine form, recently scoring a crucial 81 against India. His record in Lahore further strengthens his case—during the tri-series, he smashed an unbeaten 133 against South Africa and a well-crafted 58 against Pakistan. With his consistency and ability to deliver on the big stage, Williamson is a prime candidate to lead your fantasy team.
SA vs NZ Dream11 prediction CT25 Semi-Final 2: 3 players to watch out for
The 3 key players to look into in the South Africa vs New Zealand Semi-Final 2 are:
- Kane Williamson
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Glenn Phillips.
South Africa vs New Zealand Semi-Final 2 prediction: Who will reach the final?
For the South Africa vs New Zealand match prediction, we predict that New Zealand will win the semi-final 2.
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