Glenn Phillips<\/em><\/td>\n| 49*<\/td>\n | 27<\/td>\n | 3<\/td>\n | 4<\/td>\n | 181.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Total:<\/em><\/strong> 362\/6 (50 overs)<\/p>\n<\/span>Top South African Bowlers<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBowler<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nOvers<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nRuns<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nWickets<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nEconomy<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nLungi Ngidi<\/em><\/td>\n| 10<\/td>\n | 72<\/td>\n | 3<\/td>\n | 7.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nKagiso Rabada<\/em><\/td>\n| 10<\/td>\n | 70<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n | 7.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nMarco Jansen<\/em><\/td>\n| 8<\/td>\n | 58<\/td>\n | 0<\/td>\n | 7.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nTabraiz Shamsi<\/em><\/td>\n| 10<\/td>\n | 60<\/td>\n | 0<\/td>\n | 6.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/span>Second Innings: South Africa\u2019s Brave but Short Chase<\/span><\/h2>\nIf the chasing score is 363 runs, and it\u2019s a tournament semi-final, well, it’s never an easy task. However, South Africa\u2019s response had its moments of brilliance. Temba Bavuma started strong with a composed 56, while Rassie van der Dussen added a much-needed 69.<\/p>\n But the star of the innings was undoubtedly David Miller, who played a lone warrior\u2019s knock. He smashed an unbeaten 100 off 67 balls, keeping South Africa\u2019s hopes alive well into the closing overs.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, the rest of the batting line-up failed to stick around. With regular wickets and tight bowling from the Black Caps, the Proteas were restricted to 312\/9, falling 50 runs short of the target.<\/p>\n <\/span>South Africa Innings Scorecard<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBatsman<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nRuns<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nBalls<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n4s<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n6s<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nStrike Rate<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTemba Bavuma<\/em><\/td>\n| 56<\/td>\n | 65<\/td>\n | 5<\/td>\n | 0<\/td>\n | 86.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nQuinton de Kock<\/em><\/td>\n| 21<\/td>\n | 18<\/td>\n | 4<\/td>\n | 0<\/td>\n | 116.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nRassie van der Dussen<\/em><\/td>\n| 69<\/td>\n | 75<\/td>\n | 6<\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n | 92.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nHeinrich Klaasen<\/em><\/td>\n| 22<\/td>\n | 18<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n | 122.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nDavid Miller<\/em><\/td>\n| 100*<\/td>\n | 67<\/td>\n | 7<\/td>\n | 4<\/td>\n | 149.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nMarco Jansen<\/em><\/td>\n| 13<\/td>\n | 15<\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n | 0<\/td>\n | 86.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Total:<\/em> <\/strong>312\/9 (50 overs)<\/p>\n<\/span>Top Bowlers (New Zealand)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBowler<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nOvers<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nRuns<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nWickets<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nEconomy<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nMitchell Santner<\/em><\/td>\n| 10<\/td>\n | 43<\/td>\n | 3<\/td>\n | 4.30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nMichael Bracewell<\/em><\/td>\n| 9<\/td>\n | 53<\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n | 5.88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nRachin Ravindra<\/em><\/td>\n| 6<\/td>\n | 20<\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n | 3.33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nLockie Ferguson<\/em><\/td>\n| 10<\/td>\n | 65<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n | 6.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/span>Player of the Match: Rachin Ravindra<\/span><\/h2>\nRachin Ravindra was deservedly awarded Player of the Match, with his sensational 108-run knock and tight bowling that picked up a crucial wicket. It was a complete performance that helped New Zealand dominate both innings.<\/p>\n <\/span>Key Highlights & Match Stats<\/span><\/h2>\n\n- New Zealand\u2019s 362\/6 set a new record, as the highest total in a Champions Trophy semi-final.<\/li>\n
- This match witnessed three centurions in one match, Ravindra, Williamson, and Miller all hit brilliant hundreds.<\/li>\n
- South Africa\u2019s semi-final woes continue, as this marks their ninth loss in 11 ICC ODI semi-finals.<\/li>\n
- New Zealand is back in the final, as they face India in Dubai on March 9, 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>What\u2019s Next?<\/span><\/h2>\nWith this confident win, New Zealand has their eyes set on the big prize. Their combination of experience, cool-headed leadership, and all-around balance makes them a serious threat in the final.<\/p>\n On the flip side, South Africa will be left wondering what went wrong, again. Despite a solid campaign and brilliant individual performances, their ICC semi-final curse continues.<\/p>\n <\/span>Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\nThe Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand had everything fans could ask for. From outstanding centuries to late-game pressure, the match was a true cricketing spectacle. New Zealand came out stronger, executed their game plan flawlessly, and now stand one win away from glory.<\/p>\n As we gear up for the big final, all eyes will be on how New Zealand capitalizes on this momentum. Will they lift the Champions Trophy? Only time will tell.<\/p>\n \t
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