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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

Fast bowler Ben Sears, who signed with Yorkshire for the 2025 campaign, will get there in time for the team's second County Championship match of the year at Headingley against Worcestershire. When Sears, 27, took five wickets at Christchurch in 2024 against Australia, including four for ninety in the second innings, he demonstrated his raw pace for New Zealand. This was his lone Test match yet. Previously, in 2021, he made his T20I debut against Bangladesh. The club has also drawn comparisons with his countryman and former Yorkshire foreign star Lockie Ferguson. He will be joined at Headingley by fellow New Zealand fast Will O'Rourke, who has signed for the T20 Blast. "I can't wait to get over to Headingley and start playing with the guys," commented Sears. "I hope I can add to the fantastic signings that have already been made. In any season, it's critical to establish the mood early. There are several important games in that first block, and I'll be prepared to start the team as strongly as possible. "Ben is a true talent who can get some extra bounce when he bowls," stated head coach Anthony McGrath. I'm eager to get him over and begin working with him because he'll be a real handful during the early part of the year when pitches can be slower or greener." Cricket General Manager Gavin Hamilton also said: "The club's ability to draw in such gifted bowlers as Ben is evidence of Yorkshire's appeal on a global scale. Ben is a talented player who will add something extra to the team that will be vital this season. We are overjoyed that he has committed, and we can't wait to have him visit Headingley in April.

Match Preview: The final match between host Pakistan and Bangladesh, who have been eliminated from the competition, will take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. On Thursday, February 27, the two clubs will play one another. Pakistan has received criticism for their play this season and has lost the competition to arch-enemy India and New Zealand, both of whom are disappointing. Despite being the favorites and defending champions, the team captained by Muhammad Rizwan has not had many favorable opportunities with the bat or the ball. The same is true for the Bangla Tigers, who, despite potentially displaying flashes of genius in their two games, such as their comeback against India in the first inning and their early success against the New Zealand openers in their last meeting, were unable to overcome the opposition and finished second best on the entire day. PAK vs. BAN 9th Match Details: Match: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Date: 27th February 2025 Time: 2:30 PM IST Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi PAK vs. BAN Pitch Report: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is nearing its conclusion, and Pakistan's final Group A matchup is against Bangladesh. The game is scheduled for February 27 at 2:30 PM IST at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. Bangladesh did not make it to the semifinals, and Pakistan has already been eliminated. Both teams want to end their campaign on a high note. Let's examine the specifics of the game, the head-to-head record, the pitch conditions, and the likelihood of victory. Head-to-Head Record: Matches Played: 38 Pakistan Won: 33 Bangladesh Won: 5 No Result: 0 PAK vs. BAN Winning Prediction: Who Will Win? Pakistan has the advantage because they are playing at home, but Bangladesh and Pakistan have both had difficulties in the tournament. Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, and Babar Azam will be important figures. For Bangladesh to stop Pakistan's batting order, they must put up a good bowling effor