Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa’s dismal record in ICC ODI tournament semi-finals continues | Cricket News

South Africa gamers stand for his or her nationwide anthem earlier than the beginning of the Champions Trophy semi-final match towards New Zealand. (AP/PTI)

South Africa have been crushed by 50 runs in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy by New Zealand in Lahore on Wednesday. In the method, Proteas’ dismal record in knockout levels of big-ticket ODI tournaments continued.
They have now misplaced 5 Champions Trophy semi-finals — 2000, 2002, 2006, 2013 and 2025. The Proteas additionally misplaced in the semi-finals of the 1992, 2007, 2015 and 2023 ODI World Cups. Additionally, they tied the semi-final of the 1999 ODI World Cup in dramatic style.
If that wasn’t sufficient, South Africa have been stopped quick on the end line by India in the ultimate of final yr’s T20 World Cup.

A quick have a look at the disappointments through the years for South Africa:
1999 ODI World Cup

Chasing a goal of 214 to defeat Australia at Edgbaston, South Africa felt victory was inside attain, because of Lance Klusener’s explosive kind. With just one run wanted and 4 balls remaining, the dynamic left-hander pushed his crew near triumph.
However, catastrophe struck on the fourth supply when Klusener and the final man, Allan Donald, miscommunicated, leaving Donald stranded on the non-striker’s finish. In a frantic try and make it to the opposite finish, Donald was run out by Adam Gilchrist, and the scores have been tied.
The dramatic dismissal sparked wild celebrations among the many Australian gamers, because the tie secured their qualification for the ultimate as a result of their earlier victory over South Africa in the group stage.
2015 ODI World Cup

In an exciting second in the course of the 2015 World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand’s Grant Elliott managed to attain 12 runs off Dale Steyn’s remaining over, eliminating South Africa from the tournament.
Elliott had led a spirited comeback in response to a rain-adjusted goal of 298. With simply 5 runs wanted from the final two balls, he hit a six off Steyn to clinch the victory by 4 wickets, following the DLS methodology.
Steyn collapsed in despair, whereas Elliott joyfully celebrated his unbeaten 84 runs off 73 balls.
2023 ODI World Cup

After a blinding tournament, South Africa appeared poised to contend for the title, highlighted by a commanding 134-run victory over Australia. However, they met their match once more in the semi-finals towards the identical opponent.
Playing underneath overcast skies in Kolkata, South Africa struggled to 212 all out, regardless of a valiant century from David Miller. While they put up a valiant combat, Australia in the end prevailed by three wickets, dashing South Africa’s hopes of one other title.
South Africa’s record in ICC ODI tournaments‘ semi-finals

South Africa in ICC ODI Tournament semi-finals