Williamson keeps New Zealand steady

New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra bumps fists with Kane Williamson during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on March 5, 2025. — Reuters

New Zealand batters, Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson, solidified the innings after their side opted to bat first against South Africa in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 being played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday.

New Zealand were 252/3 against South Africa at the end of the 40th over.

Lungi Ngidi provided the first breakthrough by dismissing Will Young for 21 (23) for the Proteas.

Gaddafi Stadium is hosting the big showdown, which will decide the second finalist for the mega tournament.

It may be noted that India, after beating Australia, have qualified for the final clash, slated to be staged at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday (March 9).

This is a developing story and is being updated with more details.