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.

LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) -New Zealand booked their place in the final of the Champions Trophy against India after sparkling hundreds by Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson helped them earn a 50-run victory over South Africa in the second semi-final on Wednesday.

India and New Zealand are facing in an ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final for the second in history. The last time both these teams faced in an Champions Trophy final was back in 2000.

The stage is set for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand on Sunday (March 9) at the Dubai International Stadium. With millions of fans eagerly awaiting the showdown, all eyes are on whether Team India can continue its unbeaten streak or if New Zealand will exact revenge for their group-stage defeat.

The lineup for one of the biggest cricket matches of the year is set. India will take on New Zealand in the Champions Trophy finals on Sunday. However, even before the Kiwis secured their place in the title clash,

New Zealand vs South Africa India and New Zealand will clash in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on March 9. The winning team will get $2.24 million. Australia and South Africa are out after losing in the semi-finals.

New Zealand have vowed to "find little ways to win moments" against India after making Champions Trophy history to power into Sunday's final. "Really excited to be stuck into that challenge and will adapt to whatever surface and conditions we get on the day,