Match Preview The semi-final match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 between South Africa and New Zealand will be held soon. The teams have so far played strongly in the competition and thus make an eagerly waited-for match. This match is going to take place at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on March 5, 2025, and will commence at 14:30 local time. South Africa South Africa comes to the semi-final with confidence based on back-to-back victories against Afghanistan and England. They, however, lack consistency in their recent performances having lost three ODIs prior to their recent string of wins. The team, though, has been resilient in their performances with players such as Ryan Rickelton and Heinrich Klaasen offering crucial contributions from their batting departments. Wiaan Mulder has been South Africa's best bowler in this tournament, with Keshav Maharaj equally having a great economy rate. The Proteas will be counting on their seasoned players to come good in this make-or-break game. New Zealand New Zealand has been the most regular team in ODI cricket and has a great record in ICC events. They lost their first match in five ODIs when they were defeated by India in their previous match. They beat Pakistan and Bangladesh in the group stage prior to that. The Black Caps have been good with bat and ball, with Tom Latham being one of the leading run-scorers and bowlers such as Matt Henry, Will O'Rourke, and Michael Bracewell being in good form. Their balance of the team makes them a formidable opponent. What to Expect Lahore weather will be clear, with a top of 23°C. The Gaddafi Stadium pitch has been yielding big scores, and four of the five largest totals in the tournament have been achieved here. Batting first and posting a huge total may be beneficial. Team News South Africa: Aiden Markram has been cleared to play, which is a welcome addition to their batting order. George Linde has been added to the team as a traveling reserve. New Zealand: They might pick between Nathan Smith and Kyle Jamieson, and Smith has an advantage because he can bat. Probable XI South Africa: Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi New Zealand: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Will O'Rourke Key Stats to Know South Africa has qualified for the knockout stage in all of the last seven ICC competitions in all formats. New Zealand won the two men's World Cup knockout matches against South Africa in 2011 and 2015. Both nations have won the Champions Trophy before: South Africa in 1998 and New Zealand in 2000. Squads of Both Teams South Africa Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tony de Zorzi New Zealand Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William ORourke, Jacob Duffy, Devon Conway, Mark Chapman, Nathan Smith