ICC Champions Trophy 2025, SA vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Dream11 team, South Africa vs New Zealand playing XI & pitch report for 2nd semi-final match

SA vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to witness an exciting clash as South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, takes on New Zealand, captained by Mitchell Santner, in the 2nd semi-final match. This match is scheduled for March 5, 2025, at 2:30 PM IST at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

The match promises to be a thrilling one, with South Africa's best batting lineup, featuring players like Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen, facing off against New Zealand's prominent bowling attack. Fans can catch the live action on Star Sports and Sports18 in India, with streaming available on the JioHotstar app.

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SA vs NZ , ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Today's Winning Prediction

The strength of South Africa lies in its strong batting lineup and perfect recent form in the tournament, along with a healthy net run rate. Whereas, the strength of New Zealand lies in tactical cricket, strong bowling, and past success against South Africa.

SA vs NZ, Match 12th, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Prediction: As per these attributes, the recent form of the winning prediction for the SA vs NZ 2nd semi-final match of the ICC Champions 2025 is:

• New Zealand: 55%
• South Africa: 45%

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: 14th Match South Africa vs New Zealand Details

• Match: South Africa vs New Zealand (SA vs NZ) 2nd Semi-final match
• Event: 14th Match, ICC Champions Trophy 2025
• Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
• Time: 2:30 PM
• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore (Pakistan)
• Broadcasting: Live on Star Sports, JioHotstar and Network 18 channels

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: SA vs NZ Head-to-Head Records

Below are the head-to-head records between South Africa vs New Zealand:

SA vs NZ Head-to-Head Records:

• Total Matches: 73
• South Africa Wins: 42
• New Zealand Wins: 26
• No Result: 5
• Tied: 0

SA vs NZ Last 5 Matches:

• South Africa Wins: 2
• New Zealand Wins: 3

SA vs NZ At Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore:

• South Africa Wins: 0
• New Zealand Wins: 1

South Africa Predicted XI for Today's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Match 14th

Temba Bavuma (c), Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi

New Zealand Predicted XI for Today's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Match 14th

Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Nathan Smith

Dream11 Prediction SA vs NZ for today's match: Top picks

For today's SA vs NZ Dream11 prediction, top picks include Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton, Matt Henry, and Kagiso Rabada.

SA vs NZ Dream11 Prediction for Today's Game (March 5, 2025)

• Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaasen
• Batters: Kane Williamson, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram
• All-Rounders: Marco Jansen, Mitchell Santner
• Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Matt Henry, Keshav Maharaj
• Captain: Rassie van der Dussen
• Vice-Captain: Kane Williamson

SA vs NZ Top Dream11 Picks (Based on Recent Performance)

Below are the top Dream11 picks for both teams based on recent performance:

South Africa

• Heinrich Klaasen
• Rassie van der Dussen
• Ryan Rickelton
• Marco Jansen
• Kagiso Rabada

New Zealand

• Kane Williamson
• Tom Latham
• Rachin Ravindra
• Matt Henry
• Mitchell Santner

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Stats & Records at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore (Pakistan)

Below are match records for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore (Pakistan):

Gaddafi Stadium Overview:

• Opened: 1959
• Seating Capacity: 35,000
• International Matches: 41 Tests, 69 ODIs, 23 T20Is24

ODI Statistics at Gaddafi Stadium:

• Total Matches: 69
• Pakistan Wins: 34
• Visiting Team Wins: 20
• Neutral Team Wins: 13
• Tied: 1
• No Result: 1
• Matches Won Batting First: 35
• Matches Won Chasing: 33

Notable Records:

• Highest Team Total: 375/3 by Pakistan vs. Zimbabwe in 2015
• Lowest Team Total: 75 by Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka in 2009
• Highest Successful Chase: 349/4 by Pakistan vs. Australia in 2022
• Highest Individual Score: Ijaz Ahmed (139) vs. India in 1997

Recent Champions Trophy 2025 Matches:

1. Hosts several matches, including a semi-final.
2. Notable matches include Australia vs. England and Afghanistan vs. England.

Key Players in Champions Trophy 2025:

• Top Scorers: Ben Duckett (227 runs), Ibrahim Zadran, Joe Root
• Top Wicket-Takers: Mohammad Shami, Matt Henry

ICC Champions Trophy 2025, 2nd Semi-final: Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pitch Reports

The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is all set to offer a good pitch for batting for the 2nd semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 between South Africa and New Zealand. The surface is in the batsman's favour, providing consistent bounce and excellent carry.

Whereas fast bowlers may find some difficulty at the start. Spinners could play an important role in the latter stages. The venue has seen high-scoring matches in the tournament so far. Also, teams batting first have won the most here.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025, 2nd Semi-final: Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Weather Reports

The weather forecast for the 2nd semi-final at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore suggests a clear day with no likelihood of rain interfering with the match. Temperatures are expected to be 23 degrees Celsius at the start of the game, dropping to between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius after sunset.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa Team Squad

Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosch. Travelling reserve: Kwena Maphaka

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand Team Squad

Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Jacob Duffy.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Team Ranking: Points Table

As of March 5, 2025, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is underway, and teams are competing in two groups. Below are the current points table and standings for the tournament:

GROUP A

GROUP B

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