New Zealand defeated South Africa by 50 runs in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, securing their place in the final. Mitchell Santner played a crucial role with three wickets, while Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson starred with the bat. The final will be against India in Dubai on Sunday.

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• New Zealand defeated South Africa by 50 runs in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal.
• South Africa was restricted to 312/9 while chasing a huge total of 362/6 set by New Zealand.
• Mitchell Santner took three crucial wickets, including the key dismissals of Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma, and Heinrich Klaasen.
• David Miller top-scored for South Africa with 100, but they fell short in the chase.
• New Zealand set a total of 362/6, with Rachin Ravindra scoring 108 and Kane Williamson 102.
• Ravindra and Williamson’s 171-run partnership was the backbone of New Zealand’s innings.
• New Zealand’s lower order also contributed, with Glenn Phillips making 49 off 27 balls.
• South Africa’s attempt to chase down the target was stymied by a strong bowling effort from New Zealand, including Matt Henry and Kyle Jamieson.
• South Africa had previously topped Group B, but New Zealand advanced to the final as Group A’s second-place team.
• The final will be held against India in Dubai on Sunday, starting at 9 am GMT.