Wed Mar 05 12:49:30 UTC 2025: ## New Zealand Dominates South Africa in Champions Trophy Semi-Final
**Lahore, Pakistan** – New Zealand has taken a commanding lead in their Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa, thanks to centuries from captain Kane Williamson (102) and Rachin Ravindra (108). At the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, the Kiwis are nearing 350 runs with five wickets down. Williamson and Ravindra’s 164-run partnership for the second wicket proved pivotal after New Zealand elected to bat first. While both Williamson and Ravindra were eventually dismissed – Williamson by Wiaan Mulder and Ravindra by Kagiso Rabada – their impressive performances leave South Africa facing a daunting chase. The winner of this match will advance to the final against India in Dubai on Sunday.
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