South Africa’s David Miller (L) is congratulated by New Zealand’s Kane Williamson for his innings and scoring a century (100 runs) at the end of the ICC Champions Trophy one-day international (ODI) semi-final cricket match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 5. — AFP

New Zealand has won the toss and elected to bat against South Africa in the second of the Champions Trophy semifinals.

South Africa and New Zealand are all set to lock horns in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Both teams will carry their rich form into the all-important clash.

New Zealand bring "positive emotions" on their return to Lahore for the Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa after good results during the Pakistan tri-series, coach Gary Stead said on Tuesday.

LAHORE: South Africa's batter David Miller criticised the International Cricket Council after the Champions Trophy semi-final loss of his team to New Zealand on Wednesday at the Gaddafi

You’ll never hear it from the team themselves, but the Black Caps can be quietly satisfied with the fact they’ll meet South Africa in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy. As a result of Sunday’s 44-run defeat to India in their final match of the group stage,

South Africa and New Zealand face off in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal today in Lahore. Historically, South Africa leads with 42 ODI wins, while New Zealand has 26. Check AI predictions, fantasy team and more.

After going through all the tangled scheduling, New Zealand returns to its recent favorite venue in Pakistan when it takes on South Africa in the second semifinal of the Champions Trophy in Lahore on Wednesday.

South Africa will re-embark on an agonising quest for their first piece of ICC silverware since 1998 when they face New Zealand in Wednesday's semi-final of the Champions Trophy in Lahore, the scene of a high-scoring tussle between the duo last month.

South Africa dominated Group B, finishing at the top with two wins from three matches. Their final group-stage fixture against England highlighted their strength, as they secured a commanding 7-wicket victory.

The Australian cricket team has left for Dubai, while South Africa plan to leave soon for the Champions Trophy semifinals. Matches are scheduled in Du