NEW DELHI: New Zealand booked their place within the ultimate of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a dominant victory over South Africa within the semifinals. The Black Caps will now face India—the one unbeaten group within the match—within the title conflict on the Dubai Worldwide Stadium on Sunday.
India and New Zealand had been a part of the identical group, with India ending on the high after successful all three of their matches. New Zealand, then again, secured two victories within the group stage, with their solely defeat coming in opposition to India in Dubai.
NEW ZEALAND’S ROAD TO THE FINAL
GROUP STAGE
New Zealand vs Pakistan
End result: New Zealand gained by 60 runs
New Zealand bought off to a flying begin within the match with a commanding 60-run win over hosts Pakistan within the opening match in Karachi. Will Younger and Tom Latham starred with the bat, notching up sensible centuries to propel New Zealand to an imposing whole of 320/5 after Pakistan elected to subject. Younger scored 107 off 113 balls, whereas Latham remained unbeaten on 118 off 104 deliveries.
Pakistan’s high order, together with Babar Azam (64 off 90), Mohammed Rizwan (three off 14), and Saud Shakeel (6 off 19), adopted a very cautious method, which backfired as they had been bowled out for 260 in 47.2 overs.
Latham’s match-winning knock earned him the Participant of the Match award.
NEW ZEALAND VS BANGLADESH
RESULT: NEW ZEALAND WON BY 5 WICKETS
Rachin Ravindra showcased his class with a elegant century, guiding New Zealand to a snug five-wicket win over Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. The victory ensured semifinal berths for each New Zealand and India whereas knocking hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh out of the match.
Pakistan, internet hosting their first ICC occasion because the 1996 World Cup, wanted a collection of favorable outcomes to remain in competition, however Bangladesh’s loss sealed their exit.
Michael Bracewell’s very good four-wicket haul earned him the Participant of the Match title.
NEW ZEALAND VS INDIA
RESULT: NEW ZEALAND LOST BY 44 RUNS
Of their ultimate group-stage encounter, New Zealand suffered their solely defeat of the match, falling to a robust Indian facet by 44 runs.
Batting first, India posted 249 all out, with Shreyas Iyer anchoring the innings with a vital 79 off 98 balls. In response, New Zealand’s batting lineup faltered in opposition to India’s spin assault, led by Varun Chakravarthy. The thriller spinner weaved his magic, dismantling the Black Caps with figures of 5/42 as they had been bowled out for 205 in 45.three overs.
Chakravarthy’s stellar efficiency earned him the Participant of the Match award, as New Zealand completed second in Group A.
SEMIFINAL: NEW ZEALAND VS SOUTH AFRICA
RESULT: NEW ZEALAND WON BY 50 RUNS
New Zealand delivered a scientific efficiency within the semifinals, overpowering South Africa by 50 runs in Lahore.
Skipper Mitchell Santner gained the toss and opted to bat first, a call that paid off handsomely. Rachin Ravindra (108) and Kane Williamson (102) placed on a batting masterclass, main New Zealand to a formidable 362 in 50 overs.
In response, South Africa fought onerous however fell brief, getting bowled out for 312. Santner starred with the ball, taking three wickets, whereas Matt Henry and Glenn Phillips chipped in with two wickets every.
New Zealand now stand getting ready to historical past as they purpose to safe their second Champions Trophy title, having final gained the celebrated match in 2000 in Kenya—their solely main ICC white-ball triumph.
