New Zealand (362/6) defeat South Africa (312/9) comfortably by 50 runs to advance to final of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

[Human786]

251/3

 

[jnaveen1980]

Okay.. Here we go. Glen Philips time. Let us see how he goes. He can be the difference

 

[Local.Dada]

Was looking like 400, now might be a 330-340 score

 

[Devadwal]

Kane gone is good News for NZ. Why Latham is coming instead Phillips? Shocking

 

[Mas-LFC]

This is a ICC tournament semi final not some random bilateral. What a boring crowd. Expected better from a cricket crazy Lahore crowd.

Read post 61. I think that might the main reason. Because the tickets are free for fans to watch this match. Yes its Ramadhan now too and its hot there, no shade/roof. But since it’s free to enter it should have been packed.

 

[Devadwal]

Read post 61. I think that might the main reason. Because the tickets are free for fans to watch this match. Yes its Ramadhan now too and its hot there, no shade/roof. But since it’s free to enter it should have been packed.

Source of this claim?

 

[Human786]

252/3 - 60 balls left - SAF done & dusted here imo .

 

[jnaveen1980]

Was looking like 400, now might be a 330-340 score

That is the thing about ODI. You can stage a come back anytime.

 

[Mas-LFC]

need to get two more back to back wickets. Get rid Mitchell who is set now!

 

[Rajdeep]

Does scoring runs in Lahore counts?

Man, our batters are missing on these flat decks

 

[Rajdeep]

need to get two more back to back wickets. Get rid Mitchell who is set now!

Which team you supporting today bro?

More importantly, which team you will be supporting in the final?

 

[jnaveen1980]

Come on Temba.. Make some smart calls

 

[Local.Dada]

Read post 61. I think that might the main reason. Because the tickets are free for fans to watch this match. Yes its Ramadhan now too and its hot there, no shade/roof. But since it’s free to enter it should have been packed.

Free tickets, people are fasting, Pakistan doesn’t have other entertainment like movies etc.Seems like a perfect place to kill some down time. No excuse why stadium should be empty.

 

[Local.Dada]

Does scoring runs in Lahore counts?

Man, our batters are missing on these flat decks

Rohit Sharma missed out on atleast 2-3 more 200s by not playing in Pakistan.

 

[Devadwal]

Does scoring runs in Lahore counts?

Man, our batters are missing on these flat decks

I don't like theses boring matches. Dubai matches are more interesting to watch then This Runfeast on a tinny boundary distance

 

[jnaveen1980]

Does scoring runs in Lahore counts?

Man, our batters are missing on these flat decks

You know it is flat when Rizwan/Salman Ali chase down 350.

 

[jnaveen1980]

The biggest problem for SA will be long tail. 90% of the runs have to come from top 6

 

[batandballbattle]

Around 350 is chaseable on this ground, 380 and above will be secure enough. But SA under pressure will likely crumble chasing anything above around 315

 

[Human786]

257/4

 

[jnaveen1980]

Pace off deliveries strike rate 56 lol But SA poorly bowled for majority of the innings

 

[Local.Dada]

You know it is flat when Rizwan/Salman Ali chase down 350.

That SA attack was super pedestrian. Almost a school boy attack.However credit were due to Agha and Rizwan. Still have to get the job done.

 

[daytrader]

BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla is enjoying fantastic tea at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, while watching the semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand.

Also just caught a glimpse of the Indian flag at Gaddafi stadium!

 

[batandballbattle]

Champion KG bringing his team back into this

 

[GLORY OF '92]

360 is par but SA will still choke

 

[Local.Dada]

360 is par but SA will still choke

330 will be tough for Nzl here I feel. Losing wickets.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Now that Boult is not playing tests Who are Fab 4 in bowling?

Bumrah
Cummins
Rabada
?????

3 all format bowlers.

 

[Devadwal]

Excellent bowling by Rabada

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Jansen finally started bowling cutters

 

[Devadwal]

Now that Boult is not playing tests Who are Fab 4 in bowling?

Bumrah
Cummins
Rabada
?????

3 all format bowlers.

Hazlewood

 

[batandballbattle]

2 batsmen lost to silly scoops in quick succession, NZ need to keep their heads here

 

[jnaveen1980]

Hazlewood

I already ahve cummins from Australia. Someone else? Shaheen just plays T20. Poor choice Asitha?

 

[Human786]

261/4 in 42

 

[FearlessRoar]

Kane Williamson's last three ODI innings against South Africa

102 (94) - Lahore, 2025 (Today)
133* (113) - Lahore, 2025
106* (138) - Birmingham, 2019

 

[Devadwal]

I already ahve cummins from Australia. Someone else? Shaheen just plays T20. Poor choice Asitha?

Probably Wood otherwise no fab 4.

 

[jamie smith]

Ball reversing a bit.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

South Africa will rue the fact they didn't go to pace off earlier in the innings.

Only hope for them is dew

 

[kron]

Now that Boult is not playing tests Who are Fab 4 in bowling?

Bumrah
Cummins
Rabada
?????

3 all format bowlers.

Hazlewood
Would add shami but he is not so good in t20having said that he has won an ipl in t20

 

[jamie smith]

I already ahve cummins from Australia. Someone else? Shaheen just plays T20. Poor choice Asitha?

Matt henry.

 

[Devadwal]

This is not a belter pitch . it may slow down as game progress.

Never ever doubt about my prediction

 

[kron]

I already ahve cummins from Australia. Someone else? Shaheen just plays T20. Poor choice Asitha?

Maybe Henry?

 

[jnaveen1980]

Probably Wood otherwise no fab 4.

Ya no Fab 4. only Fab 3 if we pick one player from each country. Taskin, Asitha are second string fab 4.

 

[Mas-LFC]

Free tickets, people are fasting, Pakistan doesn’t have other entertainment like movies etc.Seems like a perfect place to kill some down time. No excuse why stadium should be empty.

Movies and such entertainments is better off not indulging in while fasting in Ramzan. Pakistan does have movies and entertainments. Their dramas are nice. I used to watch it from time to time, before.

 

[jamie smith]

Slower ones are gripping.

 

[jamie smith]

Ya no Fab 4. only Fab 3 if we pick one player from each country. Taskin, Asitha are second string fab 4.

Matt henry should be in fab 4.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Maybe Henry?

GOod call. Yes He is the one

 

[Devadwal]

Matt henry should be in fab 4.

No. He is not even close to fab 3.

 

[jnaveen1980]

What the heck Jansen. WHo would bowl short and wide at this stage with third up

 

[Devadwal]

William ORourke is better than henry

 

[FearlessRoar]

Kane Williamson isn’t typically known for playing reverse sweeps and scoops, but he attempted them seven times today, managing 12 runs before getting out. Prior to this match, he had accumulated only seven runs using those shots throughout his entire ODI career.

 

[Mas-LFC]

Get Mitchell out. Halt their innings. Cant let them have 330+

 

[Devadwal]

Source of this claim?

@Mas-LFC waiting for This

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Does scoring runs in Lahore counts?

Man, our batters are missing on these flat decks

Yep your batters missed a great opportunity, in ranking, runs and who knows what not

 

[Mas-LFC]

Source of this claim?

Thought, Saw it online. But I think its clarified after. Not free tickets but free iftar to people fasting.

 

[Devadwal]

Finally Mitchell smashed a six

 

[jnaveen1980]

No. He is not even close to fab 3.

Henry is poor in t20. But understandable as he doesn't play many. Bumrah is 41 ranked too as he doesn't play too many. But in ODI ranked 3. In tests ranked 7 in the world.

 

[Mas-LFC]

Man this is going out of hands now for S Africa. Need wickets to stop the flow. Mitchell cutting loose now

 

[Local.Dada]

Yep your batters missed a great opportunity, in ranking, runs and who knows what not

Dubai pitches with the right bowlers would have suited Babar, Rizwan, Imam, Agha style play. 400+ Pak pitches doesn’t help Pak team style especially without Fakhar.

 

[Human786]

296/4 - 30 balls left

 

[Devadwal]

Ngidi is a poor death Overs bowler. totally tilted the momentum towards NZ.

 

[Mas-LFC]

Yes i know ticket are not feee that's why i asked you again. Don't spread fake News.

Free iftar is yes but no free tickets

Ok Paaji. My bad.

 

[Devadwal]

Bowling on the pads while fine leg is up . Rubbish bowling and good batting

 

[Mas-LFC]

South Africa havent bowled well at all this match!

 

[Human786]

Kiwi's 3 pacers plus Santu & disciplined catching & fielding means SAF our done & dusted - 314/4 - 24 balls left

 

[Mas-LFC]

Jansen served 4 pies in a row

 

[Human786]

314/5

 

[Devadwal]

Kiwi's 3 pacers plus Santu & disciplined catching & fielding means SAF our done & dusted - 314/4 - 24 balls left

NZ will add Another 55 -60 runs so 370 around will be NZ final score.

 

[Mas-LFC]

Mitchell gone! Needed that wicket. Lets hope SA keep them under 335.

 

[NeVerMind]

Mitchell gone! Needed that wicket. Lets hope SA keep them under 335.

On 49, trying to launch it...Babar would have slowed down to get his 50, milestones and all that!

 

[Nikhil_cric]

If you don't pick 6 wickets within 40 overs, the death overs will be a bloodbath.

Nothing you can do especially on flat tracks like Lahore

 

[SpiritOf1903]

South Africa favourites if they time the chase right.

 

[Mas-LFC]

SA get Phillips out this over or next. NZ might not even get near 340 NZ

 

[kingusama92]

The one positive for South Africa is if they chase a score this big, they can shake off that choker tag going into the final.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Ngidi is losing control

 

[jnaveen1980]

The one positive for South Africa is if they chase a score this big, they can shake off that choker tag going into the final.

They have a long tail. You cannot go into tournament with long tail. A reason why they lost 2024 final to India. You cannot have Jansen batting at7. He is not a full fledged all rounder himself. You are almost one or two wickets in the middle away from choking them.

 

[NeVerMind]

The one positive for South Africa is if they chase a score this big, they can shake off that choker tag going into the final.

They need to win the tournament to remove the choker tag as they have been cursed for ages!

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Ngidi is losing control

Awful fitness. Not the first time I've seen him look tired and listless while bowling .

 

[Mas-LFC]

Length. Bang! Beautiful 6. G Phillips

 

[Nikhil_cric]

331 and 17 balls left. India better start preparing for NZ. Saffrica are finished, mentally.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Even half fit shami landed some decent yokers.

 

[Mas-LFC]

This is pathetic bowling by South Africans!