South Africa vs New Zealand Live Score, Champions Trophy 2025: NZ set to clash with Team India for CT2025 Finals in Dubai, beat SA by 50 runs in semis

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• 05 Mar 2025, 10:11 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Score: Miller hits century but...

  Despite being a hard-hitter in the death overs, David Miller's century is of no use for his team as New Zealand win the game by 50 runs and are through to the Finals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Its India vs New Zealand on March 9 at the Dubai International Stadium.

   

   

   

   

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• 05 Mar 2025, 09:36 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Score: 50 up for Miller!!!

  Now that it is understood that it is all over for South Africa, 'Killer' Miller has smashed his half-centuries in the semi-final game against New Zealand.

   

   

   

   

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• 05 Mar 2025, 09:34 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Score: Keshav Maharaj OUT!!!

  Blackcaps' bowling side has completely decimated the Proteas' batting lineup. Keshav Maharaj returns back to the pavilion at 1. South Africa 8 down now.

  
• 05 Mar 2025, 09:17 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Score: Proteas 7 down now

  Marco Jansen becomes prey to Glenn Phillips. South African batters have completely given up against New Zealand in this semi-final as they lose their 7th wicket while chasing a massive mountainous total of 363 runs. 

  
• 05 Mar 2025, 09:06 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Score: It's almost over Proteas

  With the departure of Wiaan Mulder, it seems the dreams of South African fans to see their team in the ICC Champions Trophy Final are almost over. New Zealand 200/6 after 36 overs.

  
• 05 Mar 2025, 08:48 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Score: Rachin removes Markram

  After performing with the bat, there is no stopping for Rachin Ravindra in the crucial semi-final game against South Africa. Rachin picks his first wicket and that too an important one of Aiden Markram. 

   

  
• 05 Mar 2025, 08:45 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Score: Klaasen returns back to pavilion

  Heinrich Klaasen, one of the most dangerous Proteas players, has been dismissed by a New Zealand skipper. Mitchell Santner picked his third wicket as South Africa lose their fourth wicket at 167.

  
• 05 Mar 2025, 08:25 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Score: Dussen dismissed

  Blackcaps skipper Mitchell Santner is on a roll. He picked the much-needed wicket of Rassie van der Dussen at 69, who was looking dangerous against New Zealand. 

  
• 05 Mar 2025, 08:25 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Score: Dussen dismissed

  Blackcaps skipper Mitchell Santner is on a roll. He picked the much-needed wicket of Rassie van der Dussen at 69, who was looking dangerous against New Zealand. 

  
• 05 Mar 2025, 08:23 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Score: Bavuma departs

  After playing a splendid 50+ innings, skipper Temba Bavuma is dismissed by New Zealand's skipper Mitchell Santner.

   

  
• 05 Mar 2025, 08:17 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Score: 50 up for Dussen

  Along with Bavuma, Dussen has also brought some respite to the South African side after Rickleton's early wicket. Dussen smashes his third consecutive ODI fifty tonight.

   

   

   

   

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• 05 Mar 2025, 08:17 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Score: 50 up for Dussen

  Along with Bavuma, Dussen has also brought some respite to the South African side after Rickleton's early wicket. Dussen smashes his third consecutive ODI fifty tonight.

   

   

   

   

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• 05 Mar 2025, 08:06 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Score: 50 up for Temba Bavuma

  Chasing a big total of 363 against the Kiwis and losing an early wicket, Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma is playing an important innings and scored a crucial fifty.

   

   

   

   

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• 05 Mar 2025, 07:32 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Score: 100 up for Proteas

  After losing an early wicket of Ryan Rickleton, Bavuma and Dussen have managed to build a much-needed 2nd wicket partnership. In the 18th over, Proteas are finally reached the 100-run mark chasing a big total against New Zealand.

  
• 05 Mar 2025, 07:14 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Score: 1st Powerplay ends

  Chasing the highest-ever total of the Champions Trophy, the Men in Green is off to a decent start against the Blackcaps. After the end of 10 overs, South Africa 56/1 with Temba Bavuma 25 (33) and Rassie van der Dussen 14 (15) out in the middle.

  
• 05 Mar 2025, 07:01 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Score: Ryan Rickleton departs

  Proteas openers Ryan Rickleton and Temba Bavuma went off to a slow start. In the 5th over, Matt Henry dismisses Rickleton cheaply. South Africa in big trouble now as they are chasing the highest-ever score of Champions Trophy.

  
• 05 Mar 2025, 06:00 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Scorecard: Proteas need 363 runs to win

  The New Zealand batters ended their innings magnificently as they set over a 360-run target for the Proteas. This is the highest-ever total in Champions Trophy history.

   

  
• 05 Mar 2025, 05:38 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Scorecard: 300 up for Blackcaps

  In the 46th over, New Zealand have finally breached the 300-run mark, with Glenn Phillips and Daryl Mitchell out in the middle.

   

   

  
• 05 Mar 2025, 05:35 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Score: Rabada dismisses Latham

  After the wicket of Kane Williamson, South African bowlers are on a roll. Now, Kagiso Rabada picks Tom Latham's wicket, dismissing him early at 4.

   

   

   

   

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• 05 Mar 2025, 05:24 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Score: Lungi Ngidi removes Kane Williamson

  Lungi Ngidi finally dismissed centurion Kane Williamson after the batter tried to shuffle across and looked to scoop it over fine leg.

   

  
• 05 Mar 2025, 05:03 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Scorecard: 100 for Kane Williamson

  New Zealand is looking unstoppable as former skipper Kane Williamson also hit a century against the Proteas. Earlier today, Rachin Ravindra also hammered a century against South Africa in Lahore.

   

   

   

   

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• 05 Mar 2025, 04:51 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Scorecard: Rachin Ravindra GONE!!!

  Kagiso Rabada finally brings some respite to the South African side as he dismisses Rachin Ravindra. Replacing Rachin, Daryl Mitchell comes out to bat. After 33.3 overs, NZ are 212/2.

  
• 05 Mar 2025, 04:35 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Score: Another century for Rachin

  Rachin Ravindra's splendid century against South Africa takes NZ's scoreboard ringing. This is Rachin's second ton in this tournament and the fifth one in ICC tournaments.

   

   

   

   

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• 05 Mar 2025, 04:24 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Scorecard: 50 for Kane Williamson

  Kane Williamson continues his good form as he hits back-to-back fifties in ODI. Kane is at the crease along with Rachin Ravindra, who is inching closer to his century.

   

  
• 05 Mar 2025, 03:57 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Score: 25 overs gone

  After losing one wicket of Will Young, Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson have taken the NZ innings to nearly 150 runs after the end of 25 overs. South African bowlers are still in search of a breakthrough and are struggling out in the middle.

   

   

   

   

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• 05 Mar 2025, 03:44 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Score: 100 up for Blackcaps

  With the help of Rachin Ravindra's half-century, the Blackcaps have touched the 100-run mark in the 18th over with nearly a run rate of 6 runs per over.

   

  
• 05 Mar 2025, 03:38 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Scorecard: DRINKS!!!

  Its drinks time. After the end of 15 overs, NZ 87/1 with Rachin 41 (39) and Kane 23 (28) out in the middle. The current run rate is 5.80.

  
• 05 Mar 2025, 03:24 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Scorecard: Rachin Ravindra nears 50

  Kiwis opener Rachin Ravindra is inching closer to another half-century. He is currently at the crease at 40 off 38 balls. After 14 overs, NZ 77/1.

   

   

   

   

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• 05 Mar 2025, 03:05 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Score: 1st Powerplay ends

  With just a loss of one wicket of Will Young, NZ 56/1 after 10 overs with Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson out in the middle.

  
• 05 Mar 2025, 02:41 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Scorecard: 14 runs in an over

  After choosing to bat first, New Zealand is off to a good start against South Africa in the semi-final game in Lahore. In the 7th over, the left-right batting combination of Rachin Ravindra and Will Young hit 14 runs with three boundaries coming from the former. After 7 overs, NZ 44/0.

  
• 05 Mar 2025, 02:23 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Score: DROPPED!!!

  In the 2nd over, Will Young was dropped by Jansen, who was deployed as the first slip. Meanwhile, NZ is off to a slow start against the Proteas.

  
• 05 Mar 2025, 02:18 PM

  South Africa vs New Zealand Live Score: Toss Update

  The Kiwis won the toss and elected to bat first in Lahore. The pitch of Gaddafi Stadium is good for batters and it is a high-scoring ground. So, stay tuned to this space for all the live and latest updates from the SA vs NZ game and today we'll find out the opponent of Team India for the Sunday match.