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.

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.

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.

New Zealand and South Africa meet in a crucial Champions Trophy semifinal in Lahore. Both teams have won this tournament once. New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, rely on Tom Latham's runs and Matt Henry's wickets.

Pakistan’s national cricket team has begun preparations for their highly anticipated tour of New Zealand, where the new-look squad is expected to face a stern test in challenging conditions. With the series scheduled to feature limited-overs formats only,

The two teams clash on Sunday to decide the winners of the Champions Trophy held in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.