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NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Match info, Playing XI and much more
The second semi final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set for an exciting clash between NZ vs SA. Both teams will battle for a place in the final, with South Africa coming off an impressive win against England, while New Zealand suffered a loss against India in their last outing. Fans are eager to see who will win today’s match as both sides aim for glory in Lahore.

Match Info – SA vs NZ ODI Semi Final 2
- Fixture: New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Semi Final
- Date: March 5, 2025
- Time: 2:00 PM Local Time | 8:30 AM GMT
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
- Live Scores: Available on UC Cricket, ESPN, and Cricbuzz
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South Africa vs New Zealand – Recent Performances
South Africa Team News
The South Africa captain, Aiden Markram, has led his team brilliantly into the semi-final. The South Africa team displayed an all-round performance against England, comfortably chasing a target of 179.
Top Performers in Last Match:
- Marco Jansen – 3 wickets
- Wiaan Mulder – 3 wickets
- Rassie van der Dussen – 72*
- Heinrich Klaasen – 64 runs
New Zealand Team News
The New Zealand versus South Africa clash will be a tough one for the Kiwis, who struggled in their Ind vs SA match against India. However, their strong bowling unit makes them a formidable opponent.
Top Performers in Last Match:
- Matt Henry – 5 wickets
- Kane Williamson – 81 runs
- Mitchell Santner – 28 runs & 1 wicket
SA vs NZ ODI Head-to-Head Stats
- Total Matches: 75
- South Africa Wins: 43
- New Zealand Wins: 30
- No Result: 2
- Last 5 ODIs: SA won 3, NZ won 2
Probable Playing XI – NZ vs SA
New Zealand Playing XI: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William O’Rourke
South Africa Playing XI: Temba Bavuma, Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
Dream11 Prediction – Best Picks for Semi Final Match
Wicket-Keepers:
- Heinrich Klaasen (SA)
Batters:
- Rassie van der Dussen (SA)
- Kane Williamson (NZ)
- Daryl Mitchell (NZ)
- David Miller (SA)
All-Rounders:
- Marco Jansen (SA)
- Mitchell Santner (NZ)
- Glenn Phillips (NZ)
- Michael Bracewell (NZ)
Bowlers:
- Kagiso Rabada (SA)
- Matt Henry (NZ)
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:
- Captain: Heinrich Klaasen / Rassie van der Dussen / Kane Williamson
- Vice-Captain: Kagiso Rabada / Marco Jansen / Daryl Mitchell

Who Will Win Today’s Match? SA vs NZ Prediction
This semifinal 2 is expected to be a thrilling contest. South Africa has been in dominant form, but South Africa vs New Zealand matches in ICC tournaments have always been unpredictable. The Lahore pitch favors batters, and a total of 270+ will be competitive.
- Strengths of South Africa: Balanced squad, strong middle order, lethal bowling attack
- Strengths of New Zealand: Experienced batters, world-class seamers, excellent record in ICC knockouts
- Match Prediction: South Africa starts as favorites, but New Zealand’s experience in ICC knockouts keeps it a 50-50 contest.
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NZ vs SA : FAQ
Who gives the best Dream11 prediction?
If you go through the stats of players and add your intution to it, you’ll be the one that gives the best Dream11 prediction
Which team is better, New Zealand or South Africa?
Both teams are equal in terms of players, this semi final will be a 50-50 match, while considering recent performance SA has an upper hand.
How can I get a 100% accurate team in Dream11?
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What is trick for Dream11?
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Champions Trophy Final Date
The champions trophy final is on Sunday, 9th March.