All the key numbers, records, and stats ahead of the crucial semifinal clash between South Africa and New Zealand in Lahore.
March 5, 2025: South Africa and New Zealand are set to face off in the second semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday. Over the years, the two teams have shared a competitive rivalry in ICC tournaments, with New Zealand historically holding the edge in high-stakes knockout games, including their victory in the 2015 ODI World Cup semifinal.
In the Champions Trophy, the teams have met twice, each securing one win apiece. Recently, New Zealand triumphed over South Africa in the Pakistan tri-series, but the Proteas will be eager to flip the script in this do-or-die match.
SA vs NZ Head-to-Head in ODIs
- Matches Played: 73
- South Africa Wins: 42
- New Zealand Wins: 26
- No Results: 5
SA vs NZ Head-to-Head in ICC Champions Trophy
- Matches Played: 2
- South Africa Wins: 1
- New Zealand Wins: 1
SA vs NZ in ODIs – Highest & Lowest Scores
- SA (Highest Score) vs NZ: 324/4 in 50 overs (Centurion, 2000)
- SA (Lowest Score) vs NZ: 108/10 in 34.1 overs (Brabourne, 2006)
- NZ (Highest Score) vs SA: 299/6 in 42.5 overs (Auckland, 2015)
- NZ (Lowest Score) vs SA: 112/10 in 32.2 overs (Wellington, 2017)
Top Individual Performances in SA vs NZ ODIs
- SA (Highest Individual Score) vs NZ: Dave Callaghan – 169* (143)
- SA (Best Bowling Figures) vs NZ: Makhaya Ntini – 5/31
- NZ (Highest Individual Score) vs SA: Martin Guptill – 180* (138)
- NZ (Best Bowling Figures) vs SA: Kyle Mills – 5/25
Most Runs in SA vs NZ ODIs
| Batter | Innings | Runs | Avg. | S/R | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacques Kallis (SA) | 45 | 1449 | 40.25 | 69.42 | 111 |
| Stephen Fleming (NZ) | 40 | 1280 | 35.55 | 70.40 | 134* |
| Gary Kirsten (SA) | 31 | 1180 | 43.70 | 71.77 | 103 |
| Herschelle Gibbs (SA) | 29 | 1042 | 37.21 | 77.29 | 143 |
| AB de Villiers (SA) | 25 | 991 | 61.93 | 97.92 | 106* |
Most Wickets in SA vs NZ ODIs
| Bowler | Innings | Wickets | Avg. | Econ. | BBI |
| Shaun Pollock (SA) | 43 | 48 | 27.31 | 3.74 | 4/45 |
| Allan Donald (SA) | 25 | 40 | 21.07 | 4.04 | 4/43 |
| Makhaya Ntini (SA) | 22 | 37 | 23.21 | 4.50 | 5/31 |
| Jacques Kallis (SA) | 45 | 37 | 29.62 | 4.84 | 3/23 |
| Chris Cairns (NZ) | 30 | 33 | 34.54 | 4.96 | 2/22 |
With these statistics in mind, the stage is set for a thrilling semifinal between two competitive teams. Will South Africa maintain their unbeaten run, or will New Zealand’s knockout expertise prevail once again? Stay tuned for all the action!
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