New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs in the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy on Wednesday to secure their place in Sunday's final against India.

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In the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Proteas are facing the Blackcaps at Lahore's Gadaffi Stadium. The winner of the match will lock horns with Team India in Dubai in the Finals.

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat against South Africa on Wednesday in the second of the Champions Trophy semifinals. The winner will meet India in the final on Sunday at Dubai after Virat Kohli’s 84 anchored India to four-wicket win over Australia in the first semifinal.

The former, current and future captains of the Black Caps have combined to carry their side back to the brink of glory. New Zealand booked a date with India in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday night,

New Zealand defeated South Africa by 50 runs to set up a Champions Trophy 2025 final clash against India. Rachin Ravindra’s century and Mitchell Santner’s three wickets powered the Kiwis to victory. India and New Zealand will battle for the title on 9 March in Dubai.

New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs to advance to the final of the Champions Trophy 2025. They will now face India in Dubai on Sunday (March 9). Earlier in the innings, centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson powered New Zealand to a big total of 362 for 6 -- the highest in Champions Trophy history -- against South Africa in the second semifinal at the Gaddafi Stadium.