Tue Mar 04 16:00:00 UTC 2025: ## South Africa and New Zealand Clash in Champions Trophy Semifinal
**Lahore, Pakistan** – South Africa and New Zealand will face off in the second semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Wednesday, March 5th at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. South Africa, topping Group B with two wins and five points, enters the match after a seven-wicket victory over England. Their opponents, New Zealand, boast a strong record, having won their first two matches against Pakistan and Bangladesh before a 44-run loss to India ended their five-match winning streak.
Both teams have announced their squads: New Zealand will be led by Mitchell Santner, while Aiden Markram will captain South Africa. The match promises a thrilling encounter between two formidable teams vying for a place in the final.
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