South Africa Vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-final: Preview, Head-to-Head, Predictions & Betting Odds

South Africa and New Zealand face off in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final on March 5 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Both teams aim for their second Champions Trophy title, with South Africa winning in 1998 and New Zealand in 2000. The winner will advance to the final against India or Australia.

Match: South Africa vs New Zealand, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final
Date & Venue: March 5, 2025 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Previous Titles: South Africa (1998), New Zealand (2000)
Winner Faces: India or Australia in the final

Expected Lineups

South Africa: 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: 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.

South Africa vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Record

South Africa and New Zealand have played 73 ODIs, with South Africa winning 42 and New Zealand winning 26.

Match Prediction

New Zealand comes into the semi-final after a loss to India, struggling with their approach. They had a chance to win but failed due to defensive play. To beat South Africa, they must play aggressively.

South Africa has been dominant, winning all their group matches. Their batting lineup is stronger than New Zealand’s, giving them an edge. This match brings memories of the 2015 ODI World Cup semi-final, where South Africa faced heartbreak. However, given their current form, South Africa is favored to win.

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Betting Odds

According to Dafabet, South Africa is the favorite to win against New Zealand.

With a final spot at stake, both teams will give their best. South Africa has been in better form and has a stronger squad. New Zealand must overcome their recent struggles to have a chance. Will South Africa break their ICC trophy drought, or will New Zealand surprise them?

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