SA Vs NZ, CT 2025 Semifinal In Photos: Rachin Ravindra’s All-Round Display Gives New Zealand Win By 50 Runs

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khelja|06-03-2025

SA Vs NZ, CT 2025 Semifinal In Rachin Ravindra's All-Round Display Gives New Zealand Win By 50 Runs After choosing to bat first, New Zealand suffered an early blow with Will Young being dismissed by Lungi Ngidi in the eighth over of the innings.(Image: AP) Rachin Ravindra along with Kane Williamson stabilised the innings with a 164-run partnership to keep the Kiwis on track for a mammoth score.

(Image: AP) Rachin Ravindra scored his fifth ODI century and was eventually dismissed by Kagiso Rabada after scoring 108 in 101 deliveries. (Image: AP) Kane Williamson also scored his century and was eventually dismissed by Wiaan Mulder on 102 from 94 balls. (Image: AP) Glenn Phillips and Daryl Mitchell lead the Kiwis' late charge to help New Zealand set a record target of 362; the highest innings total in the history of the Champions Trophy.

(Image: AP) Matt Henry struck early by removing Ryan Rickelton in the fifth over of the second innings. (Image: AP) Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen looked to rebuild the innings as both batters scored their respective fifties. (Image: AP) Mitchell Santner led the Kiwis' comeback as he removed both Bavuma and van der Dussen along with the dangerous Heinrich Klaasen.

(Image: AP) David Miller look to pull the Proteas back, but the lack of support from the other end proved to be costly. (Image: AP) He went on to remain unbeaten in the second innings as he raced to his century in 67 balls, making it the fastest in the tournament's history.
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