SA vs NZ Match Highlights, Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand Demolish South Africa, Set CT Final Date With India

SA vs NZ Player of the Match

New Zealand’s rising young star Rachin Ravindra was awarded the Player of the Match award for his sensational 108 run knock. His elegant stroke play alongside his partnership with Kane Williamson set up the win for the Blackcaps. 

Ravindra also starred with the ball in his hands, as he also took a wicket and bowled with an economy of just 4.00 to put the brakes on opposition. This marked Ravindra’s fifth century for New Zealand in an ICC tournament and at 25 years old he becomes the youngest player to score 5 centuries in ICC events. 

SA vs NZ Top Performers: 

Rachin Ravindra - 108 (101) 

The Kiwi sensation Rachin Ravindra continues to bank on his promise as he combined splendidly with Kane Williamson to smash a fantastic ton. His quality knock of 108 runs in just 101 deliveries at a strike rate of . His elegant strokeplay was at full display as he put New Zealand in driving seat for the encounter. 

Kane Williamson - 102 (92)

Big players step up when it matters the most, and former Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson added another glorious century to his already illustrious career by smashing South African bowlers for 102 runs in just 102 deliveries. With a strike rate of 108.51 runs, Williamson's 164 run stand with Rachin Ravindra helped New Zealand set up 363 for South Africa to chase. 

David Miller - 100*(67)

South Africa were always playing the catch up game in the second innings but David Miller stood out with his quickfire knock of 100 runs in 67 balls. But it was too little too late when Miller started his onslaught on the Kiwi bowlers. His century was a mere consolation and he dedicated his knock to his family. 

Rassie Van der Dussen -  69 (66)

A target of 363 was always going to be an uphill battle for the South African batters but for a brief moment, Van der Dussen’s innings alongside Temba Bavuma made the Proteas believe. Dussen put together a 105 run partnership alongside Bavuma but as soon as the Proteas opener decided to attack his stumps were knocked over by Santner. 

Mitchell Santner - 3/43

While the Blackcaps were always in control of the match there came a time when the Proteas were troubling the Kiwis thanks to Temba Bavuma and Rassie Van der Dussen. But the off spinner stepped up for his team and knocked over both the set batters and also dismissed the dangerous Heinrich Klaasen to seal the win. Santner finished with 

SA vs NZ First Innings Summary

Having the toss and opted to bat first, New Zealand came out all guns blazing in their innings as both Rachin Ravindra and Will Young put together a 48-run opening stand. Lungi Ngidi sent Young packing but from then on South Africa’s struggles began. 

A fantastic 164 run partnership between Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra with both players scoring a century each set the tone for New Zealand.  Backed up by solid knocks from Glenn Phillips and Tom Latham, New Zealand scored a towering total of 362 which meant South Africa were always chasing the game. For Proteas Lungi Ngidi with 3/72 in his 10 overs was the pick of the bowlers. 

SA vs NZ Second Innings Summary

Chasing a mammoth total of 363, South Africa already had their work cut out. But despite the odds, the Proteas top order gave a strong fight back to the Kiwi bowlers and found themselves  125/1 inside 22 overs.

The platform was set for South Africa to pull off the improbable but  New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner stepped up to break a crucial partnership between Rassie Van Der Dussen and Temba Bavuma when he sent the Proteas skipper packing in the 23rd over. 

Mitchell Santner was the pick of the bowlers for New Zealand as he dismissed Rassie Van Der Dussen for 69 and sent the dangerous Heinrich Klaasen packing to all but guarantee the win for the Kiwis.