NZ vs SA Live Score, Champions Trophy semi-final: New Zealand set up final clash with India

New Zealand have defeated South Africa by 50 runs, David Miller completes his century but it is in vain. New Zealand have reached the summit clash where they will take on the Indian team.

David Miller has crossed the 50-run mark. However, it seems to be too late for the Proteas. With one wicket in hand, the side needs 100 runs in 21 deliveries.

New Zealand are almost in the final. South Africa lose their 9th wicket as Kagiso Rabada hands a catch to Glenn Phillips. South Africa now 256-9 after 45.3 overs.

South Africa have scored 240 runs after 43 overs and have lost 8 wickets in the process. The side need 123 runs in he 42 balls remaining.

New Zealand have one foot in the Champions Trophy final. South Africa lose Keshav Maharaj. The side's score reads 218/8 after 39.3 overs.

New Zealand take the 7th wicket! South Africa lose their 7th on a score of 212 runs, it is Marco Jansen who has to walk. New Zealand now need three wickets to win the game.

Wiaan Mulder walks back to the pavilion on a score of 8 runs! South Africa lose their 6th wicket on a score of 200 runs. 14 overs to go and South Africa are almost eliminated.

Aiden Markram walks back on a score of 31 runs in 29 deliveries. Rachin Ravindra takes the prized wicket. South Africa lose their fifth on a score of 189 runs.

South Africa have posted a total of 185 runs with the loss of four wickets after 32 overs. The side needs to score 178 runs in 108 deliveries. 

New Zealand takes the prized wicket of Heinrich Klaasen! Skipper Mitchell Santner takes his third wicket of the day. South Africa now 167-4 after 28.4 overs.

Well set Rassie van der Dussen walks! Mitchell Santner's decisive delivery sees Dussen depart on a score of 69 runs in 66 deliveries. South Africa's score reads 161-3 after 26.5 overs.

Rassie van der Dussen is looking in fine touch, after 26 overs, South Africa's score reads 157-2. Dussen is nearing 70 as South Africa are looking to chase down mammoth total. 

Bavuma's innings comes to an end after a well placed innings 56 runs in 71 deliveries. South Africa lose their second wicket on a score of 125. Aiden Markram is the new batter in.

It is Van Der Dussen now! The star batter has completed his 50 in 51 deliveries. South Africa are on track to chase the mammoth target, considering that they dont lose any wickets. The Proteas' score reads 125-1 after 22 overs.

Temba Bavuma has completed his half century! A brilliant innings under pressure, the star batter completes his half century in 64 deliveries. 

Playing a true captain's innings, Temba Bavuma has propelled South Africa above 100. The star batter is nearing his 50. South Africa now on a score of 105/1 after 18 overs.

South Africa are nearing their 100 in the second innings, after a slow start to the run chase, Bavuma and Van Der Dussen now look set on the crease. After 17 overs, the side's score reads 94-1.

With 13 overs of the run chase done with, South Africa seem to be in the driving seat now. After 13 overs, the side's score reads 77-1. Van Der Dussen and Temba Bavuma are looking for a big partnership.

Temba Bavuma with a brilliant six leads South Africa into the 50s. The skipper has crossed the 20-run mark and things are starting to look up for the Proteas. After 10 overs, South Africa's score reads 56-1.

With 7 overs done, South Africa have gotten off to a slow start in the run chase. The Proteas' score reads 33-1, and with Rassie van der Dussen and Temba Bavuma on the crease, both batters will hope to accelerate quickly.

New Zealand draws first blood! Ryan Rickelton departs, handing an easy catch to Michael Bracewell. South Africa lose their first wicket on a score of 20 runs. Rickelton departs after adding 17.

Temba Bavuma and Ryan Rickelton have come out to bat. Both batters will hope for a good start to the run chase seeing South Africa are chasing 363 runs in the second innings. Matt Henry has the new ball in hand.

Through exceptional innings by Glenn Phillips, Kane Williamson, and Rachin Ravindra, New Zealand have posted a total of 362 runs in the first innings. South Africa have a mammoth run chase ahead of them.

New Zealand lose their 6th wicket of the game. However, the job seems to be done for the Black Caps. The side is set to post a huge total on the board.

New Zealand lose their 5th wicket, Daryl Mitchell departs after a well placed 49. The Black Caps now 314-5 after 46.1 overs.

New Zealand are nearing 300 in Lahore now. With Glenn Phillips and Daryl Mitchell on the crease, the Black Caps' score reads 280-4 after 44 overs.

Kagiso Rabada takes the wicket of Tom Latham! South Africa are looking for some quick wickets now. With Latham back in the pavilion, Glenn Phillips comes out to bat. After 41.1 overs, New Zealand's score reads 257-4.

The well set Kane Williamson departs after an excellent knock. The veteran batter walks back after handing a catch to Lungi Ngidi, scoring 102 runs in 94 deliveries.

Century comes up for Kane Williamson! The veteran batters scores his 15th ODI century in 91 deliveries. After 39.1 overs, South Africa's score reads 249-2.

Rachin Ravindra is OUT!! Finally, a wicket for South Africa! Kagiso Rabada strikes. Massive wicket and they will need to build on this now. What a brilliant knock from Ravindra! He scored 108 runs off just 101 deliveries with 13 fours and a six. South Africa are 212/2 in 34th over.

What an innings by Rachin Ravindra. Taking the game right to South Africa from the get go, completes his century in 93 deliveries. New Zealand's score reads 186-1 after 31.1 overs.

Kane Williamson completes his half century. What a resilient knock by the star batter, completing his 50 in 16 deliveries. After 28 overs, New Zealand's score reads 169-1

Rachin Ravindra looks to be exceptional touch in Lahore. The star batter is nearing 80 and after 25 overs, New Zealand's csore reads 143-1 with Williamson and Ravindra set on the crease. 

New Zealand have put in a brilliant show in Lahore. Despite Will Young's early dismissal, Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson have done well to stabilise the Black Caps' innings. After 20 overs, New Zealand's score reads 113-1

Rachin Ravindra has brought up his half-century. It's been a brilliant knock from him so far. 100 up for New Zealand as well in the 18th over of the innings

Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra both are set now. New Zealand are 87/1 after 15 overs and South Africa will need a wicket yet again now. Ravindra is looking dangerous to go big at the moment.

End of 12 overs and New Zealand have done well. They are 67/1 with Ravindra looking extremely dangerous here

Will Young is GONE!! Lungi Ngidi strikes for South Africa as New Zealand 48/1 after 8 overs. 

Rachin Ravindra seems to have come to take the attack right to South Africa. Both Young an Ravindra have crossed double figures and are looking towards a big total. 

South Africa are looking for some early wickets here, Will Young survived a close shave in the 2nd over, however, he is still on the crease. After 3 overs, New Zealand's score reads 12-0.

Will Young and Rachin Ravindra have come out to bat! New Zealand will hope for a good start to the first innings, take the game to the Proteas right from the get go. 

New Zealand have won the toss and opted to bat first.

Who are you cheering to win today? Both South Africa and New Zealand are in great form at the moment.

South Africa have not lost a single game so far in the Champions Trophy, while the Kiwis lost to India in their final group stage game. Who will play their perfect game today to face India in the final on Sunday?

The stage is set for the 2nd semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025! New Zealand take on the unbeaten South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Both sides will hope for a good performance, and will look to book their berth in the tournament final, where they will take on India, who defeated Australia in the 1st semi-final.