South Africa and New Zealand are set to meet in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy in Lahore
Ongama Gcwabe picks five match-ups to keep an eye on as the two teams vie for a spot in the final later this week...
The battle between South Africa’s finisher David Miller and New Zealand’s trusted new ball and ‘death’ overs bowler Matt Henry may decide the fate of the two teams in Lahore
Both have excelled in their roles at the end of matches in ICC events, making this clash one to watch. Can Henry contain the explosive Miller at the ‘death’?
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As all-rounders, Mulder and Phillips bring great balance in their teams.
Both have some of the safest hands in world cricket, with Phillips a specialist in the gully-point region, while Mulder’s credentials at slip are second to none.
Both have form going into the semi-final, and their contributions will go a long way in deciding which of the two teams will progress to the final.
Having grown up playing on the bouncy wickets on the highveld, it should be interesting to see how Ryan Rickelton goes against the bounce that the two-metre-tall Kyle Jamieson generates at the Gaddafi Stadium.
With Jamieson’s skill with the new ball and Rickelton’s form in the tournament, this match-up promises blockbuster entertainment.
This is one mouth-watering showdown. As the leader of the attack, Kagiso Rabada has a lot of weight on his shoulders. But so does Kane Williamson as he leads the Black Caps’ batting unit.
With Rabada operating with the new ball and Williamson batting at No 3, the two will most certainly meet – and it will be a test of skill and ability to perform under pressure
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Updated: 06 March 2025
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