NZ vs SA Semifinal: In a thrilling showdown at Gaddafi Stadium, New Zealand delivered a commanding performance, crushing South Africa by a huge margin in the second semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
With this decisive victory, the Kiwis have booked their spot in the grand finale, where they will take on India in a high-stakes battle for glory at the Dubai International Stadium on March 9.
The Kiwi batter set the big total and gave a lot of room to their bowlers. Kane and Rachin Ravindra starred at the top, and Glenn Phillips gave the finishing touches to get past 350. Mitchell Santner bowled exceptional spells and dismantled the middle order. David Miller gave his all in the chase, but it was New Zealand who defeated South Africa to seal the deal.
<h2>New Zealand vs South Africa Match Summary</h2>
New Zealand won the toss, and Santner had no doubt to bat first. The captain made the call, and the batters delivered at the top. After Will Young's wicket inside the powerplay, South Africa hustled for the next 15 overs to get the second wicket. The commanding partnership between Rachin and Kane Williamson set the stage for the middle order to put forth a big total against the Proteas. 
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Rachin and Kane both smacked thundering centuries, carrying a strike rate of over 100. After Rachin's dismissal, Daryl Mitchell came and gave pace to the momentum, smacking a valuable 49 off 37 balls. Mulder removed Williamson and Latham followed him soon. 
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At that time, it seemed like New Zealand would post around 300, but Phillips had other ideas. Phillips wreaked havoc in the last five overs that took New Zealand's score past 350. Glenn Phillips smashed 49 unbeaten in just 27 balls. Lungi Ngidi was the most successful bowler for South Africa, taking three wickets. South Africa had 363 to chase in 50 overs.
It was a batting track for sure, and South Africa lost their in-form opener Ryan <a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/13070/ryan-rickelton" title="View profile of Ryan Rickelton" class="cb-text-link">Rickelton</a> under 20 runs. Skipper Bavuma and Van Der Dussen stitched a 105-run partnership. Just when everyone expected that South Africa would press the accelerator, Santner got the better of Bavuma (56). Santner bowled out Van Der Dussen soon for a well-made 69. 
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South Africa lost quick wickets after that, and all of a sudden, New Zealand took control of the match. David Miller tried his best from one end, but wickets kept falling at the other end. David Miller smoked a fabulous last-ball century, but it went in vain as NEW ZEALAND defeated SOUTH AFRICA by 50  runs.
<h2>IND vs NZ Final on March 9</h2>
India defeated Australia in the first Semifinal at Dubai International Stadium by 4 wickets. Today, after defeating South Africa, New Zealand have reached the final. It is going to be INDIA VS NEW ZEALAND in the final of ICC CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025.
The match will be played at the Dubai International Stadium on March 9. The match is set to start at 2:30 IST.

NZ vs SA: New Zealand Stuns South Africa, Sets Up IND vs NZ Final in ICC Champions Trophy 2025!

New Zealand outclassed South Africa by 50 runs to storm into the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. Their composed knockout performance contrasts with South Africa’s recurring struggles in ICC semi-finals and finals.

New Zealand’s dominant 50-run win seals their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final spot, while South Africa endures another heartbreaking knockout loss. Take a look at the match summary of the NZ vs SA Semifinal

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NZ vs SA Semifinal: After a mouth-watering contest between India and Australia, the stage is set for another thrilling clash between the other two semifinalists- it is time for New Zealand vs South Africa in the second semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
New Zealand were slotted in Group A, along with India, host Pakistan, and Bangladesh. India topped the points table with three wins in three matches, while New Zealand ended up in second rank. They won against Pakistan and Bangladesh but couldn't get past India. 
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South Africa, on the other hand, won two games out of three, with one ending in a washout. They gathered commanding victories over Afghanistan and England, leading them to the top of the table. 
<h2>NZ vs SA, Squads and Playing11s</h2>
New Zealand Squad: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William O'Rourke, Jacob Duffy, Devon Conway, Mark Chapman, Nathan Smith
Probable Playing11: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (capt), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Will O'Rourke
South Africa Squad: Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma(c), Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen(w), David Miller, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Corbin Bosch, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tony de Zorzi
Probable Playing11: Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma (capt), Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
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<h2>NZ vs SA, Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report</h2>
The surface at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore has been a paradise for batters throughout this Champions Trophy, with an impressive average scoring rate of 6.65. The pitch offers good pace and bounce, making stroke play easier. Fast bowlers may find little assistance from the deck, especially under hot conditions, and will have to rely on variations and hard lengths to make an impact. 
Spinners, on the other hand, have accounted for around 39% of the wickets and are expected to find some turn, particularly in the second innings. Given the nature of the track, teams winning the toss might prefer to chase unless the pitch is unusually dry. Another high-scoring encounter is likely, as the flat surface continues to favor aggressive batting.
<h2>Gaddafi Stadium ODI Stats</h2>
Total Matches Played: 76 Matches Won Batting First: 38 Matches Won Chasing: 36 Average 1st Innings Score: 256
<h3>Record-Breaking Totals</h3>
Highest Team Total: 375/3 (50 Ovs) – Pakistan vs Zimbabwe (2015) Lowest Team Total: 75/10 (22.5 Ovs) – Pakistan vs Sri Lanka (2009) Highest Successful Run Chase: 356/5 (47.3 Ovs) – Australia vs England (2025) Lowest Total Successfully Defended: 170/8 (40 Ovs) – West Indies vs Pakistan (1980)
<h3>Individual Brilliance</h3>
Most Runs at the Venue: Shoaib Malik (Pakistan) – 1030 Runs Highest Individual Score: Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan) – 177 vs England (2025) Most Sixes Hit: Shoaib Malik (Pakistan) – 18
<h2>Lahore weather Forecast</h2>
Lahore is set for a pleasant day on Wednesday, with clear skies and a maximum temperature of around 22-23 degrees Celsius. Last week's rain has given way to dry and sunny conditions, ensuring no interruptions for the semi-final clash. With ideal weather for cricket and no threat of showers, fans can expect an uninterrupted and thrilling contest on a batting-friendly surface. 
<h2>NZ vs SA, Who Will Win?</h2>
New Zealand and South Africa are strong when it comes to comparison. Even on man-to-man marking, you won't be able to place one team above the other and this competition have made things more exciting. 
One thing that gives an edge to New Zealand over South Africa is that New Zealand's performance in eliminators have been better than South Africa's, but not by a big lead. We saw how South Africa panicked in the ICC T20 World Cup final last year, losing a match from a winning situation. New Zealand never leave a chance; in fact, they don't need a second chance to make their way. 
If New Zealand bat first, they are probably going to win the match and enter the final. However, there is no doubt about what South Africa can do with their explosive batting lineup.

Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report and Weather Forecast

The two fierce teams are all set to have a bout against each other in the stage of semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The winner will play against India at Dubai in the Finals.

For an exciting battle between New Zealand and South Africa, the stage of Gaddafi Stadium is set and fans are waiting to see, who will win 2nd Semifinal between New Zealand and South Africa.

NZ vs SA, Who will WIN 2nd Semifinal? Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report, Lahore Weather Forecast, and Strongest Playing11 Prediction

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Pakistan's Cricket governing body, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday, 4th of March, unveiled the squad of the Men's National Team for the upcoming home white-ball series versus New Zealand, set to commence from the 16th of March. 
The bilateral event will consist of five T20 international games and three One Day International matches, starting from the 16th March and culminating on the 5th of April. 
Batting All-Rounder Salman Ali Agha has been appointed as the captain of Pakistan's T20 International team for the five-match series versus the Kiwis, scheduled to take place between March 16 to March 26. Shadab Khan will serve as his deputy. 
Wicketkeeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan will continue handling the leadership duties of the team in One Day Cricket while Salman Ali Agha will be the vice-captain for the three-match ODI series against the Black Caps, which commences from the 29th of March and ends on the 5th of April. 
The decision to appoint the duo of Salma Ali Agha &amp; Shadab Khan as the captain and vice-captain of the T20i side has been taken with an eye on two major forthcoming International tournaments: The Men's Asia Cup 2025 (September 2025) and the ICC Men's T20i World Cup (February to March 2026).
The 31-year-old batting all-rounder previously captained the National team in the T20 International series versus Zimbabwe in 2024, where he helped the Shaheens secure a 2-1 series win. As part of their preparations for next year's mega event, the 2026 T20 World Cup, the two-time runners-up will take part in at least five T20 International matches in the Asia Cup 2025 
Additionally, they will also play a three-match T20 International series against the Windies (July), Afghanistan (August), Ireland (September), Sri Lanka (November), South Africa (September - October) and Australia (January 2026)
Wicketkeeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan will continue captaining the ODI team as the Green Shirts prepare to participate in the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2027, which will be played in the African nations of South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.
Aqib Javed will continue as the interim head coach for the series against New Zealand. His initial tenure as the head coach was slated to last until the conclusion of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, but his coaching duties have been extended until PCB finds a permanent option. Mohammad Yousuf, on the other hand, has been appointed as the batting coach of the National Team. 
<h2>Pakistan's tour of New Zealand 2025: Pakistan's T20i and ODI squad</h2>
Pakistan's 16 member T20i squad versus New Zealand - Salman Ali Agha (Captain), Abrar Ahmed, Shadab Khan (Vice-Captain), Abdul Samad, Hasan Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Haris Rauf, Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Omair Bin Yousaf, Sufyan Moqim, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Usman Khan. 
Pakistan's 15 member ODI squad versus New Zealand: Mohammad Rizwan (Captain), Abrar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha (Vice-Captain), Akif Javed, Faheem Ashraf, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Khushdil Shah, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Mohammad Ali, Naseem Shah, Muhammed Irfan Khan, Tayyab Tahir and Sufyan Moqim.
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Pakistan cricket squad: Pakistan's squad for the T20i and ODI series versus New Zealand | Image Credits: X (One Cricket)

Pakistan cricket squad: Pakistan's ODI and T20I teams for the forthcoming tour of New Zealand have been revealed. Following the Champions Trophy fiasco, the teams have undergone significant alteration. Shadab Khan has returned, while Mohammad Rizwan is no longer the T20I captain.

PAK vs NZ: Babar Azam dropped, Salman Ali Agha the captain as PCB unveil Pakistan's squad for the New Zealand series

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In what has been the latest development, as per the reports in Cricket Pakistan, it is learned Babar Azam is all set to be dropped from the T20I setup of the Pakistan National Cricket Team. The batter won't be picked in the team for the upcoming New Zealand T20Is. 
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was recently involved in a meeting after the debacle in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. It was learned that Babar Azam, along with Mohammad Rizwan, won't be considered anymore for the T20Is as the youngsters are all set to get a nod ahead. 
<h2>Babar Azam's place in the ODIs is also under scanner</h2>
Not only in T20Is, the reports claimed that Babar Azam's place in the ODIs is also under scanner. It is learned that the batter's participation in the three-match series against New Zealand will be discussed by the team management and selectors, considering his poor form with the bat. 
Babar Azam hasn't been able to score runs consistently and this has seen questions being raised over his place. Since the tri-series series started in Pakistan, the batter has been asked to open the innings, but the move has failed as he struggled in the entire room. 
Babar Azam failed to get going in the entire tri-series against New Zealand and South Africa. It was expected that he would set the stage on fire with the bat in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. But the same story unfolded for him as he couldn't make a bigger impact in the tournament. 
Babar Azam slammed fifty to start the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on high. But he was criticised a lot for scoring slowly. The premier batter then had a start against India, but he failed to covert that, which saw many raising questions over his place in the ODIs and the T20Is. 
In the T20Is too, Babar Azam has struggled to get going of late. He has often been criticised a lot for his poor strike rate and is expected to face a snub. The Pakistan National Cricket Team will be touring New Zealand for five T20is and three ODIs, and it will mark the beginning of a new era in Pakistan cricket.
Also read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/details-of-pcb-meeting-leaked-mohammed-rizwan-to-no-longer-captain-in-t20is-/">Details of PCB meeting leaked! Mohammed Rizwan to no longer captain in T20Is</a>

Babar Azam all set to be dropped from Pakistan T20I side {PC:X}

Not only in T20Is, the reports claimed that Babar Azam's place in the ODIs is also under scanner.

In what has been the latest development, as per the reports in Cricket Pakistan, it is learned Babar Azam is all set to be dropped from the T20I setup of the Pakistan National Cricket Team.

Babar Azam's T20I career with Pakistan National Cricket Team all but over

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PAK vs NZ Schedule 2025: After a horrific performance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan are set to travel to New Zealand for the white ball cricket series. The Pakistan Tour of New Zealand starts on March 16 in Christchurch.
<h2>A disappointed host- PAKISTAN</h2>
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It is really disappointing when you are the host of a tournament and you end up becoming the first team to get ousted from the tournament through a loss against a rival like India. The Pakistan government and Pakistan Cricket Board gave their all to sustain the hosting rights.
Rumors were out that after India's refusal to visit Pakistan, the ICC planned to pull the Champions Trophy from Pakistan, but Pakistan fought with a sturdy stance. Finally, after a month of claims and responses, Pakistan agreed to the hybrid model with India's Match to be played in Dubai.
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After that much fight and effort, Pakistan became the first team to get eliminated from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group stage. Pakistan didn't win a single match, and that is the most disappointing part.
<h2>PAK vs NZ Schedule 2025</h2>
Now, after the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan are scheduled to tour New Zealand for a white ball series. The series consists 5 T20I matches and three ODI matches. Below is the PAK vs NZ Schedule 2025 for ODIs and T20Is as well:
<h3>PAK vs NZ T20I Schedule </h3>
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<td style="height: 20px;">16 March</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">NZ vs PAK 1st T20I</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Christchurch</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">6:45 AM</td>
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<td style="height: 23px;">18 March</td>
<td style="height: 23px;">NZ vs PAK 2nd T20I</td>
<td style="height: 23px;">Dunedin</td>
<td style="height: 23px;">6:45 AM</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">21 March</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">NZ vs PAK 3rd T20I</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Auckland</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">11:45 AM</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">23 March</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">NZ vs PAK 4th T20I</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Mount Maunganui</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">26 March</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">NZ vs PAK 5th T20I</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Wellington</td>
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<h3>PAK vs NZ ODI Schedule </h3>
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<td style="height: 20px;">29 March</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">NZ vs PAK 1st ODI</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Napier</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">3:30 AM</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">2 April</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">NZ vs PAK 2nd ODI</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Hamilton</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">3:30 AM</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">5 April</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">NZ vs PAK 3rd ODI</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Mount Maunganui</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">3:30 AM</td>
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<h3>PAK vs NZ Squads</h3>
The PCB hasn't come up with any official statement regarding this update, but there have been some rumors of leaks of the squad.
<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/details-of-pcb-meeting-leaked-mohammed-rizwan-to-no-longer-captain-in-t20is-/">READ: Details of PCB meeting leaked! Mohammed Rizwan to no longer captain in T20Is</a>
<h2>PAK vs NZ Venues</h2>
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<li>Hagley Oval, Christchurch</li>
<li>University Oval, Dunedin</li>
<li>Eden Park, Auckland</li>
<li>Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui</li>
<li>Sky Stadium, Wellington</li>
<li>McLean Park, Napier</li>
<li>Seddon Park, Hamilton</li>
</ul>
Source- <a href="https://www.pcb.com.pk/">PCB official</a>

Not the ending the hosts would have wanted in the ICC Champions Trophy, but they are all set to move on starting with the New Zealand Tour. This post reads the schedule of Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2025 series and more details.

After a disappointing ICC Tournament, Pakistan are set to travel to New Zealand for a white ball cricket series. Here are the details for the Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2025.

Pakistan Next Match? PAK vs NZ Schedule 2025, Venues, Timings ! Check all you need to know about Pakistan tour to New Zealand 2025

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Former Pakistan National Cricket Team player Rashid Latif has revealed the squad of the team for the upcoming three-match ODI series against the New Zealand National Cricket Team. According to him, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf have been dropped from the team. 
After the shambolic outing in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan National Cricket Team will be locking horns with New Zealand in the white-ball series. The two heavyweights will be up against each other in the five-match T20I series and the three-match ODI series. 
While Pakistan is all set to name a new-look squad in the T20Is, the PCB has taken some bold calls in the ODIs, as per Rashid Latif, who is close to the developments in Pakistan cricket. Senior players in Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq have retained their place in the team. 
Mohammad Rizwan will be leading Pakistan National Cricket Team in the New Zealand ODIs while Abdullah Shafique has made a return to the team. His return hints that Babar Azam will be back to <a href="http://no.3.in/">No.3.in</a> the series. 
The batter opened the innings in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and failed. Irfan Khan has been added as well following his impressive T20I performances during South Africa tour. 
There are some new names in the bowling department for the Pakistan National Cricket Team for the New Zealand ODIs. Mohammad Waseem, along with Akif Javed and Mohammad Ali, have been included along with fast bowling all-rounder Faheem Ashraf, who played in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as well. 
Abrar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem will be the two spinners. Rashid Latif also confirmed that Aqib Javed will continue as head coach while Mohammad Yousuf will be the batting coach. 
<h2>Pakistan ODI Squad for New Zealand Tour </h2>
1- Salman Ali Agha 2- Mohammad Rizwan 3- Babar Azam 4- Imam Ul Haq 5- Abdullah Shafique 6- Tayyab Tahir 7- Irfan Khan 8- Khushdil Shah 9- Mohammad Wasim 10- Naseem Shah 11- Akif Javed 12- Mohammad Ali 13- Abrar Ahmed 14- Sufyan Muqeem 15- Faheem Ashraf
https://x.com/iRashidLatif68/status/1896534450994852152
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Pakistan squad for New Zealand ODIs gets leaked  {PC:X}

Shaheen Afridi DROPPED! Pakistan squad for New Zealand ODIs gets leaked

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The Pakistan National Cricket Team has been in the news for the last few days. This is because, being the host, they faced a group stage exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, failing to win a single game in the entire tournament and ending last in the group stage. 
Following their poor campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the Pakistan National Cricket Team was criticised a lot. The entire contingent, including players, management and even higher authorities, were targeted, and there were calls for a complete overhaul of the team. 
There have been several reports that claimed that the Pakistan National Cricket Team is all set to go an overhaul from the next series itself. The Men in Green will be touring New Zealand for the five-match T20I series followed by the three-match ODI series. 
The PCB recently conducted a meeting to discuss the squad for the New Zealand series. However, as per the reports in Pakistan media, it is learned that, during the meeting, Chairman Mohsin Naqvi made a huge decision related to the leadership role in the team, especially in the T20I format. 
<h2>Mohammad Rizwan has been removed from the T20I captaincy as PCB wants youngsters to play</h2>
It is reported that Mohammad Rizwan has been removed from the T20I captaincy as PCB wants youngsters to play. The reports claimed that Shadab Khan will be the new skipper of the team and will be performing the role in the upcoming five-match T20I series against the New Zealand National Cricket Team. 
https://x.com/SalmanAsif2007/status/1895915687031554157
The PCB Chairman recently met all the performers in domestic cricket. The reports claimed that the likes of Hassan Nawaz, Ali Raza, Abdul Samad and Akif Javed Muhammad Nafay are under consideration to be picked for the squad for the series against New Zealand.
Muhammad Haris, Sufyan Muqeem, Arafat Minhas, Irfan Khan Niazi, Zaman Khan, Mohammad Wasim, Abbas Afridi, Jahandad Khan, Agha Salman, Abrar Ahmed, Umair bin Yousuf are the other youngsters that might Don the Pakistan jersey during series.
https://x.com/SalmanAsif2007/status/1896064927951094091
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Mohammad Rizwan to no longer captain Pakistan in T20I as PCB takes bold call {PC:X}

The Pakistan National Cricket Team has been in the news for the last few days

It is reported that Mohammad Rizwan has been removed from the T20I captaincy of Pakistan National Cricket Team as PCB wants youngsters to play.

Details of PCB meeting leaked! Mohammed Rizwan to no longer captain in T20Is

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The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, being played in Pakistan and the UAE, has reached its business end as the group stage phase of the tournament has concluded. The eight participating teams were divided into two groups consisting of four teams each, with Bangladesh, Team India, Pakistan, and New Zealand forming Group-A , while Group-B consisted of England, Afghanistan, Australia &amp; South Africa. 
The first group got early semi-final confirmations as both Team India and New Zealand won their opening two contests versus Bangladesh &amp; Pakistan respectively to seal their spots in the knockout phase. 
The Men in Blue defeated the Kiwis in the final group-A clash to finish off the group stage phase as the table toppers. Both Bangladesh and the host Pakistan didn't perform well and failed to advance to the knockout stage, thereby being eliminated from the tournament. 
Talking about the second group, i.e, Group-B, the Aussies became the first team to secure the semi-finals berth as they secured easy wins over arch-rivals England and Afghanistan while their encounter versus South Africa was washed out due to rain. 
South Africa, on the other hand, won versus Afghanistan and England to become the fourth &amp; final team to qualify for the all-important semi-finals phase of the Champions Trophy. 
The Rohit Sharma-led Team India will be squaring off versus arch-rivals Australia in the first semi-final, scheduled to be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on the 4th of March. 
Mitchell Santner &amp; his men will face off the Proteas in the second semi-final at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on the 5th of March. 
If the Indian team manages to defeat the Australians and qualifies for the all-important Trophy deciding clash of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 on the 9th of March, then the Final will be played in Dubai. In case the Men in Blue get defeated in the semis, then Lahore will play host to the Final.
Ahead of these exciting encounters, let's take a look at the important information you need to know related to the semi-finals of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025.
<h2>ICC Champions Trophy Semi-finals: Qualified teams</h2>
India (Group-A), New Zealand (Group-A), South Africa (Group-B) and Australia (Group-B) 
<h2>ICC Champions Trophy Semi-finals: Full Schedule, dates and timings of the matches</h2>
4th of March, Tuesday: 1st Semi-final - India versus Australia at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, 2:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) 
5th of March, Wednesday: 2nd Semi-final - New Zealand versus South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, 2:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time)
<h2>ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-finals: Venues for the semi-finals</h2>
1. Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (India versus Australia) 
2. Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (New Zealand versus South Africa) 
<h2>ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-finals: Live Streaming &amp; Telecast details</h2>
<h4>When and Where will the first semi-final between Team India and Australia take place? </h4>
The first semi-final of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 between Team India and Australia will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Tuesday, 4th of March. The match will commence from 2:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) onwards
<h4>When and Where will the second semi-final between New Zealand &amp; South Africa take place? </h4>
The second semi-final of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 between New Zealand and South Africa will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday, 5th of March. The match will commence from 2:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) onwards.
<h4>Which Television channel will telecast the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 matches between India - Australia and New Zealand - South Africa? </h4>
The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 matches between India - Australia and New Zealand - South Africa will be telecasted live on the Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD and Sports 18 1 HD channels. 
<h4>Which OTT platform will live stream the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 matches between India - Australia and New Zealand - South Africa? </h4>
The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 matches between India - Australia and New Zealand - South Africa will be exclusively live-streamed on the application &amp; website of Jio Hotstar for free. 
<h4>ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-finals: Full Squads of all four teams</h4>
India: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohd. Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy
Australia: Steve Smith (Captain), Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Alex Carey, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Nathan Ellis, Travis Head, Aaron Hardie, Spencer Johnson, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell,  Marnus Labuschagne, Matthew Short, Tanveer Sangha and Adam Zampa.
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (Captain), Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Kyle Jamieson, Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Matt Henry,  Will O’Rourke, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Kane Williamson, Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy and Will Young.
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (Captain), Marco Jansen, Tony de Zorzi, Keshav Maharaj, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Aiden Markram,  Lungi Ngidi, Wiaan Mulder, Ryan Rickelton, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Tabraiz Shamsi, Corbin Bosch and Rassie van der Dussen.
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2025 ICC Champions Trophy: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final match-ups have been confirmed. Team India will face Australia in the first semi-final on Tuesday in Dubai, and New Zealand will play South Africa in the second semi-final on Wednesday in Lahore. Check out the Full Schedule, venues, dates, live streaming details, and timings of the semi-finals in this article.

2025 ICC Champions Trophy:  South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and India are the teams competing in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals. India will play Australia in the first semi-final on March 4, 2025, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. New Zealand and South Africa will face off in the second semi-final on March 5, 2025, at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semi Finals: Full Schedule, venues, dates, live streaming details and timings

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IND vs NZ: India delivered a solid performance to defeat New Zealand by 44 runs in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. With a win in the last match f the group stage, India have set their semi-final match against the Australian team.
After struggling with the bat early on, India managed to post 249 runs on a tricky pitch. The bowlers, especially the spinners, stepped up brilliantly to defend the target, sealing India's place in the semi-finals.
<h2>Toss and Team Updates</h2>
New Zealand won the toss and opted to field first, hoping to take advantage of early movement in the pitch. Captain Mitch Santner emphasized the need to challenge themselves in different conditions, as they would soon be playing in Lahore. Daryl Mitchell came into the playing XI, while Devon Conway missed out.
India's captain, Rohit Sharma, revealed that he had wanted to bat first anyway, aiming to test his batters upfront and then challenge his bowlers later. India made a single change, bringing in Varun Chakravarthy in place of Harshit Rana. Rohit stressed the importance of bowling in partnerships, as the Indian bowlers had collectively taken 19 wickets in their previous two matches.
<h2>IND vs NZ Match Summary</h2>
<h3> India Batting First </h3>
India posted a competitive total but faced early setbacks. Shubman Gill was trapped LBW, and Rohit Sharma fell attempting a pull shot. The biggest blow came when Kohli, looking in fine touch, was dismissed courtesy of a stunning catch by Glenn Phillips. With India struggling at 30/3, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel steadied the innings, but their cautious approach meant the scoring rate never really took off.
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Iyer brought up a well-crafted fifty before falling to a short ball, while Hardik Pandya played a crucial late cameo, scoring 45 off 45 balls to push India to 249. The pitch appeared slow and assisted spinners, setting up an intriguing second innings.
<h3>New Zealand’s Chase</h3>
Chasing 250 on a turning pitch, New Zealand never really found their rhythm. Rachin Ravindra fell early, thanks to a sharp catch by Axar Patel. Will Young and Kane Williamson stitched together a brief partnership, but Young was cleaned up by Varun Chakravarthy.
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The middle overs were dominated by India's spinners, who choked the scoring rate and forced risky shots. Williamson tried to anchor the innings, but the mounting required run rate got the better of him. Mitchell, Latham, and Phillips attempted to accelerate but struggled against Jadeja and Axar. Chakravarthy's mystery spin proved too difficult to handle, as he finished with a stunning five-wicket haul.
Despite some late fireworks from Mitchell Santner, New Zealand crumbled to 205, handing India a convincing 44-run victory.
<h2>ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Points Table</h2>
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<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 9.71074%;" title="Matches Played">Mat</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 10.7438%;" title="Matches Won">Won</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 9.91736%;" title="Matches Lost">Lost</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 10.124%;" title="Matches Tied">Tied</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 8.05785%;" title="Matches with No Result">NR</td>
<th class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 8.47107%;" title="Match Points">Pts</th>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 14.4628%;" title="Net Run Rate">NRR</td>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 28.719%;">India</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.71074%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.7438%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.91736%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.124%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.05785%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 8.47107%;">6</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 14.4628%;">+0.715</td>
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<tr class="">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 28.719%;">New Zealand</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.71074%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.7438%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.91736%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.124%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.05785%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 8.47107%;">4</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 14.4628%;">+0.267</td>
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<tr class="">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 28.719%;">Bangladesh</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.71074%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.7438%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.91736%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.124%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.05785%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 8.47107%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 14.4628%;">-0.443</td>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 28.719%;">Pakistan</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.71074%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.7438%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.91736%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.124%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.05785%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 8.47107%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 14.4628%;">-1.087</td>
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<th class="cb-srs-pnts-th text-left" style="width: 28.9902%;">Group B</th>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 9.46209%;" title="Matches Played">Mat</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 10.67%;" title="Matches Won">Won</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 9.66342%;" title="Matches Lost">Lost</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 9.86474%;" title="Matches Tied">Tied</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 8.25417%;" title="Matches with No Result">NR</td>
<th class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 8.45549%;" title="Match Points">Pts</th>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 14.4951%;" title="Net Run Rate">NRR</td>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 28.9902%;">South Africa</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.46209%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.67%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.66342%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.86474%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.25417%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 8.45549%;">5</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 14.4951%;">+2.395</td>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 28.9902%;">Australia</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.46209%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.67%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.66342%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.86474%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.25417%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 8.45549%;">4</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 14.4951%;">+0.475</td>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 28.9902%;">Afghanistan</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.46209%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.67%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.66342%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.86474%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.25417%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 8.45549%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 14.4951%;">-0.990</td>
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<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 28.9902%;">England</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.46209%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.67%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.66342%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 9.86474%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.25417%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 8.45549%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 14.4951%;">-1.159</td>
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With this win, India confirmed their place in the semi-finals and will now face Australia in a highly anticipated clash. New Zealand, despite the loss, had already secured their spot in the final four and will take on South Africa in Lahore.
The tournament's structure meant India played all their matches in Dubai, avoiding travel to Pakistan. This scheduling decision, stemming from diplomatic concerns, had raised eyebrows but ultimately did not impact India's dominant group-stage run.
<h2>What India Could Learn from the Contest</h2>
Despite the victory, India had a few areas to reflect on. Their top-order batting might be a concern, with Gill, Rohit, and Kohli all falling cheaply. While the middle order showed resilience, a stronger start would ease pressure in knockout games. Another takeaway is the importance of acceleration in the death overs—India failed to capitalize fully, with New Zealand’s bowlers restricting them well in the final five overs.
On the brighter side, India’s spin attack looks formidable, with Chakravarthy emerging as a match-winner. His variations, combined with Jadeja and Axar’s accuracy, make India a tough team to beat on slow surfaces.
With the semi-final against Australia approaching, India will need to maintain their bowling form while addressing their batting frailties. The clash promises to be a thriller, as both teams look to book a spot in the grand finale.

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India National Cricket Team all-rounder Axar Patel has been giving his best in the ongoing game against the New Zealand National Cricket Team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The 12th match of the eight-nation tournament is underway at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. 
Axar Patel has been a shining light for India against New Zealand and has been one of the main reasons why the Men in Blue are fighting hard. After he played a valiant hand with the bat, he made sure that the Rohit Sharma-led side was off to a flying start with the ball. 
Axar Patel came up with a magical effort in the field as he picked a stunner to send Rachin Ravindra packing. His effort came in the fourth over when Hardik Pandya was bowling and the all-rounder delivered a short ball that was angling away from the batter. 
Rachin Ravindra went for the uppercut as he hit it high but not long enough. Axar Patel, who was at the third man, ran in and timed his dive to perfection, and he managed to cling on even after the elbows hit the ground. It was a misjudged attempt but he recovered in time. 
<h2>Watch: Axar Patel takes a stunner to remove Rachin Ravindra</h2>
Here's the video: 
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Axar Patel also came up with a decent effort with the bat for his team. The all-rounder walked out to bat after the India National Cricket Team was left tottering at 30/3. The left-hander joined hands with Shreyas Iyer and ended up adding 98 runs for the fourth wicket. 
Axar Patel played a valuable hand of 42 runs off 61 balls. The all-rounder batted with a strike rate of over 69. He also hit 3 fours and 1 six in his innings and thanks to his brilliant knock, India National Cricket Team posted a fighting total of 249 runs on the board. 
The star for India with the bat was Shreyas Iyer as he played a magnificent innings of 79 runs. Hardik Pandya also chipped in with the vital hand of 45 runs as the India National Cricket Team went close to 250 runs on a pitch that was slow.
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