In the Champions Trophy 2025, New Zealand put up an impressive total of 362 for 6 against South Africa in the second semifinal. Centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson, along with valuable contributions from Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips, set the stage for New Zealand’s strong performance. Ravindra and Williamson formed a crucial partnership of 164 runs before the team added 110 runs in the death overs. South Africa tried to contain the run rate, but Williamson and Ravindra continued to score freely. Ravindra reached his fifth ODI century, while Williamson notched up his 15th ODI ton. Despite losing a few quick wickets towards the end, Mitchell and Phillips ensured New Zealand crossed the 360-run mark. Lungi Ngidi was the pick of the bowlers for South Africa with 3 wickets. New Zealand’s dominant batting display put them in a strong position to defend their total in Lahore.
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