- The second semi-final match of the ICC Champion Trophy will be played in Lahore today between South Africa and New Zealand. India has made it to the finals by defeating Australia.
SA vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top-3 choices for captain and vice-captain
SA vs NZ 2nd Semi-Final Match Details:
| Match | SA vs NZ |
| Date | 5 March 2025 |
| Time | 02:30 PM IST |
| Field | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Live Score | ESPN Cricinfo.com |
| Live Broadcast | Jio HotStar App |
SA vs NZ 2nd Semi-Final Top-3 Choices for Captain and Vice-Captain
- Ryan Rickelton: He is an in-form opening batsman of the South African team. He has batted well in both matches and has scored 130 runs so far. The pitch of Lahore is conducive for batting and considering this, he can prove to be a good option for the captain.
- Marco Johnson: He is a young all-rounder of the South African team. He has taken 3 wickets against England. He bowls very well on fast pitches and is also capable of contributing well with the bat. In this match, he can also be a differential pick as a captain in the Grand League.
- Matt Henry: Matt Henry is the main fast bowler of the New Zealand team. He bowled very well against India and took 5 wickets. So far he has taken 8 wickets in the tournament. He can take 2-3 wickets in this match as well. He will bowl 2-3 overs in the power play as well as in the death overs.
SA vs NZ 2nd Semi-Final Pitch Report:
This match will be played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. This ground has seen big scores in the tournament so far. The average score of the first innings on this ground is also 291 runs.
Looking at the batting units of both teams, big scores can be seen today as well. The team that wins the toss and bats first has won 58% of the matches. Fast bowlers have taken more wickets on this pitch.
SA vs NZ 2nd Semi-Final Probable XI:
SA: 1. Ryan Rickelton (wk), 2. Temba Bavuma (c), 3. Rassi van der-Dussen, 4. Aiden Markram, 5. Heinrich Klaasen (wk), 6. David Miller, 7. Wiaan Mulder, 8. Marco Jansen, 9. Keshav Maharaj, 10. Kagiso Rabada, 11. Lungi Ngidi
NZ: 1. Will Young, 2. Rachin Ravindra, 3. Kane Williamson, 4. Daryl Mitchell, 5. Tom Latham (wk), 6. Glenn Phillips, 7. Michael Bracewell, 8. Mitchell Santner (c), 9. Kyle Jamieson, 10. Matt Henry, 11. William O’Rourke
SA vs NZ 2nd Semi-Final Probable Winners:
South African team looks quite balanced and can win this match.