New Zealand and South Africa will face other in the rematch from the 2015 ODI World Cup in the second semi-finals. Both sides have been showing terrific form with the bat in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 tournament. The winner will head to the final which will be played on 9th March 2025.
The match between the two sides will be an even contest with some huge players in the mix. Some of the Kiwi players will have first-hand knowledge of South African bowlers after taking part in the SA20 recently. South African batters on the other hand will be wary of the threat the Kiwi pacers and spinners possess with the ball.
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Here are the top 3 batters to watch out for in NZ vs SA CT25 Semi Final 2 match
3- Ryan Rickelton
Young wicketkeeper batter Ryan Rickelton has been one of the best batter for South Africa in recent times. Rickelton has played two games and scored 130 runs which also includes a century. The 28-year-old scored a chanceless ton in the game against Afghanistan which was his first every ton in ODI cricket. Rickelton has so far played ten ODI matches and scored 318 runs with an average of 329. He also has a decent strike rate of 93 which shows his attacking talents with the bat.
2- Kane Williamson
Former skipper Kane Williamson played a brilliant innings versus where he scored 81 runs to get back to form. Williamson has already scored 72-ball ton against South Africa in the tri-series which was held before Champions Trophy 2025. The 34-year-old is more than capable of taking on the pacers and also play spin with ease. Williamson will be a key batter to watch out for and will have to play a big innings if New Zealand has to make it to the finals.
1- Rassie van der Dussen
Veteran South African batter Rassie Van Der Dussen has always been called as one of the key members for the Proteas side. Dussen scored an unbeaten ton in the game against England and helped his side win the game by seven wickets. New Zealand bowlers will be vary of Dussen’s big hitting skills and also his ability to play unorthodox shots against the spinners.
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