The Champions Trophy final will be played on March 9 at the Dubai International Stadium. The Indian triumph ensures that the grand finale will now be held in Dubai instead of Lahore, the original host
SA vs NZ semifinal HIGHLIGHTS: David Miller completedhis century on the last ball but it went in vain as NZ won the semis by 50 runs on the night.
JioHotstar in India will stream the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between South Africa and New Zealand on their app and website.
Australia's chase of 356/5 against England remains the highest successful run chase at this venue to date.
For New Zealand, it is a good sight to see their top-order performing day in and day out against the best bowling attacks in the marquee tournament.
The young opener has been phenomenal for the Kiwis in ICC tournaments over the years, scoring 3 hundred in his ODI World Cup debut in 2023 and now completing his 2nd ton in another big ICC event.
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma acknowledged that his team would have preferred to bat first but remained confident in their ability to execute their plans.
The two teams have met twice in the prestigious Champions Trophy, with each side having claimed one victory.
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is typically favored by batsmen, suggesting that a high-scoring match may be on the horizon. The team that wins the toss might choose to bat first.
The SA vs NZ live toss will take place at 2 PM IST during ICC Champions Trophy 2025 second semifinal on March 5 (Wednesday)
India will face Australia in the semifinal 1 on March 4. New Zealand will face South Africa in the semifinal 2 on March 5.
Check Champions Trophy 2025 2nd semi-final teams, date, time and live streaming and telecast details here.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has arranged this uncertainty due to the hybrid structure of the tournament.
South Africa vs England HIGHLIGHTS: South African bowler wreaked havoc on England to bundle them out on the lowest team total of Champions Trophy 2025 in the first innings
Jio Hotstar will livestream the match between South Africa and England in India
The match between South Africa and England is the last Group B match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
England, already knocked out, will aim to spoil South Africa's party in Karachi on Saturday.
South African top-order batter Rassie van der Dussen said one doesn't "have to be a rocket scientist to know" that India are "definitely" in an advantageous position being based in Dubai for the ongoing Champions Trophy, but their knowledge of the conditions could also put them under pressure to fully exploit it. Rohit Sharma's men are playing all their matches in Dubai, and even the final will be held there if the team goes the distance, while the rest of the teams have to criss-cross Pakistan for their matches. "It's definitely an advantage. I saw that Pakistan was commenting about it, but it's definitely an advantage. If you can stay in one place, stay in one hotel, practise in the same facilities, play in the same stadium, on the same pitches every time, it's definitely an advantage," van der Dussen was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo. South Africa will play their last group game against England on Friday. "I don't think you have to be a rocket scientist to know that. The onus
Both the semifinal spots from Group B of the ICC Champions Trophy are still up for grabs
Afghanistan will be looking to spring another upset against the Three Lions on February 26 as the battle for the final four intensifies in Group B.