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Champions Trophy 2025: Today, March 5, South Africa will take on New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 second semifinal. The game is scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM (India time) at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan. Both sides have enjoyed a strong competition thus far, with New Zealand taking second place in Group A and South Africa winning Group B. South Africa enters this match fresh off a resounding seven-wicket victory over England, while New Zealand will try to recover from their 44-run loss to India. Expect an exciting match between these two fiercely competitive sides, as a trip to the final is at stake. Match Information Date: 5 March 2025 Time: 2:30 PM IST Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Broadcast: Star Sports Network Live Stream: JioHotstar Pitch and Weather Conditions Gaddafi Stadium's pitch has been a batting haven, as seen by the several 300+ score posts made during the competition. Batters will love the circumstances, and pacers may benefit from the illumination. The middle overs could be a role for spinners. With a sunny sky and little chance of rain, the weather will be comfortable. It will be perfect for cricket because the temperature will be around 24°C. South Africa vs New Zealand Probable Playing XI South Africa: Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma ©, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, and Aiden Markram New Zealand: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner ©, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, and Will O'Rourke SA vs NZ: Head-to-Head There have been seventy-three ODIs between South Africa and New Zealand. Whereas New Zealand won 26 times, South Africa won 42. Five of the matches ended in a draw. Recently, South Africa has won two of their last five games, while New Zealand has won four. Both sides won one of their two meetings in the ICC Champions Troph