The Champions Trophy 2025 saw an intense semi-final match between New Zealand and South Africa in Lahore. The match witnessed a high-scoring affair with a total of 674 runs, making it the second-highest match aggregate in Champions Trophy history. This match also marked the first instance of three individual hundreds being scored in a Champions Trophy game.
David Miller stole the show with his blistering 67-ball hundred, making it the fastest century in Champions Trophy history. Miller’s stellar performance added to his impressive record in ICC ODI knockouts, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure.
New Zealand set a new record for the highest first innings total in the Champions Trophy, scoring 362/6 against South Africa. This total surpassed England’s 351/8 against Australia earlier in the competition. The match also featured five individual hundreds for New Zealand, the most by any team in a single edition of the tournament.
Rachin Ravindra stood out with his five ODI hundreds, all of which have come in ICC events. His achievement of reaching five centuries in just 13 innings is a remarkable feat, making him the quickest to achieve this milestone in ICC ODI events.
Overall, the match between New Zealand and South Africa in the Champions Trophy 2025 was a standout event, showcasing record-breaking performances and thrilling cricket action. The content discusses multiple instances of individual hundreds scored in an innings in the Champions Trophy. It lists various pairs of players from different teams who achieved this feat, along with the details of the matches. It also highlights the performance of a New Zealand player, Ravindra, who scored a hundred and took a wicket in an ICC ODI tournament match. The article mentions the record of New Zealand spinners taking 7 wickets in an ODI match against Bangladesh. It further talks about New Zealand’s winning streak in Pakistan and their qualification for the Champions Trophy final. Additionally, it mentions the number of defeats South Africa has faced in ICC ODI tournament semi-finals. The content ends with a copyright statement from Cricbuzz.
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