Thu Mar 06 01:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Black Caps Storm into Champions Trophy Final with Record-Breaking Win Over South Africa
**Lahore, Pakistan** – New Zealand will face India in the Champions Trophy final after a dominant semi-final victory over South Africa in Lahore. The Black Caps posted a tournament-record 362/6, fueled by centuries from Rachin Ravindra (108) and Kane Williamson (102), before bowling out South Africa for 312/9.
Ravindra and Williamson orchestrated a stunning 164-run partnership, laying the foundation for New Zealand’s massive total. While South Africa’s Lungi Ngidi removed Will Young early, the Black Caps’ middle order capitalized on dropped catches and punished the Proteas bowling attack. Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips also contributed quickfire 49s.
Despite a century from David Miller (100*) off the final ball, South Africa’s chase was thwarted by Mitchell Santner’s crucial three wickets for 43 runs. Santner dismissed key South African batsmen Temba Bavuma (56), Rassie van der Dussen (69), and Heinrich Klaasen (3), effectively derailing their pursuit of the record-breaking total.
The final will be a rematch of the 2000 final, which New Zealand won. However, due to ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan, the match will be held in Dubai on Sunday.
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