Champions Trophy 2025, NZ vs SA semifinal: New Zealand post a massive 362-6 against South Africa

New Zealand’s Kane Williamson celebrates after scoring a century through the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal cricket match between New Zealand and South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
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Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson hit fluent centuries to propel New Zealand to a mammoth 362 for six against South Africa within the second semifinal of the Champions Trophy in Lahore on Wednesday (March 5, 2025).

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Ravindra produced a 101-ball 108-run knock that was laced with 13 fours and a six, whereas Williamson smashed 102 off 94 balls with 10 fours and two maximums after skipper Mitchell Santner determined to bat.

Daryl Mitchell (49) and Glenn Phillips (49 not out) supplied the fireworks within the slog overs.

For SA, Lungi Ngidi (3/72), Kagiso Rabada (2/70) and Wiaan Mulder (1/48) had been amongst wickets.

Brief Score: New Zealand: 362 for six in 50 overs (Rachin Ravindra 108, Kane Williamson 102; Lungi Ngidi 3/72).