Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final: Predicting New Zealand’s Playing XI for their clash against South Africa

On March 5, New Zealand will play South Africa in the ICC Champions Trophy’s second semifinal. After India, New Zealand came in second place in Group A. New Zealand have played matches in Pakistan and UAE both as they are well known to the condition. In recent times New Zealand have performed well in ICC events and are title contenders.

Meanwhile, South Africa is also a title contender as they are playing semi-finals. For both sides, this match is a turning point as they attempt to end their curse of performing poorly in major competitions. South Africa have a strong team as they have a chance to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. New Zealand’s sharp bowling attack and South Africa’s strong batting lineup will be on full show, guaranteeing an exciting match. There will be an exciting match as the winner will get a spot in the final.

Top order:

Will Young and Rachin Ravindra open the batting attack of New Zealand. Both batters are experienced and make full use of power play. Both are in great form as they have scored good runs so far in the tournament. Coming to bat one down Kane Williamson is the backbone of the top order. During the last game against India when both openers failed Williamson stood up and scored 81 runs while chasing the target of 250 runs.

Middle Order:

Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham helps the middle order batting. Both batters can score big runs for the team as Tom Latham has scored century in Pakistan. While Daryl Mitchell anchors the innings.  The pitch condition in Pakistan will help the batters to get good runs. Currently Glenn Phillips is in red hot form as he has helped the team with batting, bowling and fielding. In each game Glenn Phillips has given everything to get his team a win.

Lower-Middle Order:

Michael Bracewell adds power to the team. Michael Bracewell helps the team in bowling department. He can also bat well if New Zealand find themselves in struggle. Captain of the team Mitchell Santner can bat and ball well. In last game against India Mitchell Santner stood along side Kane Williamson to give tough fight to India.

Lower Order:

Matt Henry, the tournament’s top wicket-taker, isn’t the only bowler. He is the most experienced bowler on the team. Will O’Rourke, a teammate of his, has taken five wickets in two games and has been a more effective bowler in Pakistan. Kyle Jamieson gives support to both pacers.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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