Sa vs nz: The first semi -final of the Champions Trophy 2025 was played between India and Australia in Dubai, in which India defeated Kangaroos by 4 wickets to enter the finals. Now the second semi -final match of this tournament will start between South Africa and New Zealand (SA vs NZ) at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore in Pakistan. In this match, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has decided to bat first after winning the toss. Whatever team managed to name this match, their title match will be with India in Dubai on March 9.

A big change in South Africa

None of the two teams have made any changes in the semi -finals of the Champions Trophy 2025. New Zealand (SA vs NZ) captain Mitchell Santner will land on the field with the same Ekadash, which he gave India's tough challenges in Dubai. Whereas there has been a major change in South Africa. Regular captain Temba Bavuma, who missed his previous match against England, has returned to this match.

After Temba's return, Triston Stabs, who opened the opening in the last match, has to go out. So far, the performance of both the teams in this tournament has been very good, but it will be interesting to see which of these teams will cut home tickets on March 9 and which team will be seen in the title match against India.

Who ahead in the head to head?

73 matches have been played between New Zealand and South Africa (SA vs NZ) so far, out of which 42 matches have gone in favor of South Africa, while Kiwis have won 26.

Apart from this, the results of 5 matches could not come. Apart from this, in the history of the Champions Trophy, so far these two teams have faced face to face twice, with the score 1-1. Let us know that this match is going to be very special for both teams because both of them have not won a single limited overs since 1990.

Sa vs NZ: playing both teams-xi

New Zealand team playing- XI: Will Young, Rachin Rabindra, Kane Williamson, Derryl Michel, Tom Latham (wicket -keeper), Glenn Philips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (Captain), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamison, William Verorke.

South Africa team playing- XI: Ryan Ricelton, Temba Bavuma (Captain), Rasi Van Der Dusen, Henrik Klassen (wicketkeeper), David Miller, Aden Markram, Vian Mulder, Marco Johnson, Keshav Maharaj, Cagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.