NZ vs SA LIVE: Bavuma and Dussen Steady the Innings, South Africa at 56/1 in 10 Overs, Target 363
New Zealand vs South Africa Semi-Final Match Update
In the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy, New Zealand has set a challenging target of 363 runs for South Africa. Centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson powered New Zealand to a strong total of 362/6 in 50 overs. Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips narrowly missed their half-centuries. This is the highest total in Champions Trophy history, breaking Australia’s record of 356/5 against England in this tournament. The winner of this match will face India in the final on March 9 at the Dubai International Stadium.
Match Highlights
South Africa’s Batting Progress:
- First Wicket: Ryan Rickelton (17 runs) was dismissed by Matt Henry, caught by Mitchell Bracewell.
- Opening Pair: Ryan Rickelton and Temba Bavuma started the innings for South Africa.
New Zealand’s Batting Performance:
Top Scorers:
- Kane Williamson: 102 runs off 94 balls (2 sixes, 10 fours) – dismissed by Wayne Mulder.
- Rachin Ravindra: 108 runs off 101 balls (1 six, 13 fours) – caught by Klassen off Rabada.
Key Contributions:
- Daryl Mitchell: 49 runs off 37 balls (1 six, 4 fours) – caught by Rabada off Ngidi.
- Glenn Phillips: 49 runs off 27 balls (1 six, 6 fours) – remained unbeaten.
- Mitchell Bracewell: 16 runs off 12 balls (2 fours) – caught by Rickelton off Ngidi.
South African Bowling Performance:
- Lungi Ngidi: 3 wickets
- Kagiso Rabada: 2 wickets
- Wayne Mulder: 1 wicket
Head-to-Head Record (ODI Matches)
South Africa and New Zealand have faced each other in 73 ODIs, with South Africa winning 42 matches and New Zealand securing 26 victories. Five matches ended with no result. In ICC tournaments, New Zealand has historically performed well against South Africa, winning 6 out of 9 ODI World Cup encounters.
Playing XIs
New Zealand:
Daryl Mitchell, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, William O’Rourke.
South Africa:
Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
