Champions Trophy: New Zealand faces South Africa in semifinal clash
The match will be played in Lahore, Pakistan, and is scheduled to begin at 2:45 PM Nepali time.
KATHMANDU: The second semifinal of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy is set to take place today, featuring a high-stakes battle between New Zealand and South Africa.
The match will be played in Lahore, Pakistan, and is scheduled to begin at 2:45 PM Nepali time.
South Africa advanced to the semifinals as the winner of Group B, while New Zealand secured their spot as the runner-up of Group A.
Notably, South Africa remains unbeaten in the tournament, whereas New Zealand suffered one loss during the group stage.
In head-to-head encounters, the two teams have faced each other 73 times, with South Africa winning 42 matches and New Zealand claiming victory in 26.
Five matches ended without a result.
In the first semifinal, India defeated Australia to secure a place in the final.
The winner of today’s clash will face India in the Champions Trophy final on March 9.
