Kane And Rachin’s Centuries, New Zealand Into The Final Of CT’25

On 5 March, ICC champions Trophy 2025 second semis final was played between South Africa and New Zealand in Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs to set the highest ICC event knockout target 364. India and New Zealand played the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on March 9.

Match Summary

Kane And Rachin’s Centuries, New Zealand Set The Highest Target Of ICC Events Knockout Stage 364

After winning the toss, New Zealand came for batting first. New Zealand given the massive starts to the team openers Rachin and Will given the power hitting start in powerplay 56/1 in powerplay. After Will out, Rachin Ravindra, who is 25 young New Zealand left handed batsman scored 5 century in the icc event. This is the highest century by any other New Zealand player in an ICC event. He scored 108 in 101 balls with 13(4) and a six in his innings. Kane Willison also made a century of 102 in 94 balls including 10(4) and 2(6). 

Kane and Rachin made a partnership of 164. With the help of both centuries, New Zealand set the highest target in ICC events by any team in the knockout stage. 

Miller Make Century, But South Africa Again Choke In Knockout

South Africa reached 312 for 9 in their 50 overs while chasing the highest target of 364. Resilience in the middle order was shown by David Miller, who stood out with an undefeated 100 off 67 balls. Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen both made major contributions with half-centuries. The South African innings, however, had the essential momentum and found it difficult to establish meaningful partnerships in order to meet the required run rate. 

India And New Zealand Will Have Battle of Title On March 9 In Dubai

New Zealand will play India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the final after this victory. Given that India used an effective spin attack to beat New Zealand by 44 runs in the group stages, the final is expected to be an exciting match. To overcome India's advantages and win the Champions Trophy, New Zealand will try to plan carefully.