New Zealand has won the toss and elected to bat against South Africa in the second of the Champions Trophy semifinals.

Heinrich Klaasen and Rassie van der Dussen scored half-centuries as South Africa eased to a comfortable seven-wicket win over ailing England in Karachi on Saturday to book a semi-final place at the Champions Trophy.

Another clutch century by David Miller and half-centuries by skipper Temba Bavuma and Rassie Van Der Dussen went in vain as South Africa continued to add to the list of heartbreaks, succumbing by 50 r

After going through all the tangled scheduling, New Zealand returns to its recent favorite venue in Pakistan when it takes on South Africa in the second semifinal of the Champions Trophy in Lahore on Wednesday.

LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) -New Zealand booked their place in the final of the Champions Trophy against India after sparkling hundreds by Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson helped them earn a 50-run victory over South Africa in the second semi-final on Wednesday.

The stage is set for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand on Sunday (March 9) at the Dubai International Stadium. With millions of fans eagerly awaiting the showdown, all eyes are on whether Team India can continue its unbeaten streak or if New Zealand will exact revenge for their group-stage defeat.

The lineup for one of the biggest cricket matches of the year is set. India will take on New Zealand in the Champions Trophy finals on Sunday. However, even before the Kiwis secured their place in the title clash,

New Zealand vs South Africa India and New Zealand will clash in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on March 9. The winning team will get $2.24 million. Australia and South Africa are out after losing in the semi-finals.