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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

The ICC Men's Player of the Month nominee for February 2025 is Shubman Gill. He is the only Indian on the shortlist, which also includes Australian Steve Smith and New Zealander Glenn Phillips. Following an outstanding showing in international cricket in February, Gill was nominated. In five one-day internationals, he amassed 406 runs at an average of 101.50 and a strike rate of 94.19. India won the series 3-0 thanks to several outstanding innings against England, including 87 in Nagpur, 60 in Cuttack, and 112 in Ahmedabad. Gill started the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with an undefeated 101 against Bangladesh and a crucial 46 against Pakistan, maintaining his form. He was named one of the month's best players for his steady batting, which has been crucial to India's victory. The winner will now be chosen by the ICC Voting Academy and supporters; the results will be revealed shortly. Gill's increasing impact in international cricket and his potential as an Indian leader in the future are highlighted by this nomination.