South Africa's star batsman Heinrich Klaasen has shocked the Cricketing world with a heartbreaking announcement as he has taken the hard decision of retiring from international cricket. Klaasen participated in 4 Tests, 60 ODIs and 58 T20Is, scoring nearly 3,300 runs and scoring 4 centuries in ODIs for the Proteas. He has announced this retirement decision in order to spend time with his loved ones. He is the second batsman to announce his retirement from ODI cricket today after Glenn Maxwell. He plays for 2016 winners Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Tata IPL. 
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<h2> A brilliant innings was played in the final of T20I World Cup</h2>

This 33-year-old batsman batted brilliantly in the final of the T20I World Cup last year. In this match against Team India, he scored 52 runs in 27 balls with the help of 2 fours and 5 sixes. As long as he was on the crease, South Africa was expected to win, but as soon as he was out, the whole team fell apart and Team India won the match by 6 runs and won the title.

He wrote in an Instagram post, "It is with a heavy heart that I announce my retirement from international cricket. After much contemplation, I have come to the conclusion that this is the best choice for me and my family moving forward. It was an incredibly tough decision, but it was necessary. Playing for my country has been the highest honour of my life. This has been a dream of mine since childhood, and I dedicated myself to achieving it."

"During my time with the national team, I built many wonderful friendships and created lasting relationships that I will treasure forever. Representing South Africa allowed me to connect with incredible individuals who had a profound impact on my life, and I find it hard to express my gratitude to them. My journey to donning the South African jersey was unique compared to most, and there were several coaches in my career who consistently had faith in me, for which I will always be thankful." he wrote.

He further writes, "Wearing the South African crest on my chest has been, and will always be, the greatest privilege of my career. I am excited about the opportunity to spend more time with my family, as my choice to retire enables me to do that. I will continue to be a strong supporter of the African team and want to express my gratitude to everyone who has stood by me and my teammates during my career."

<h2>A brilliant international career </h2>
The explosive wicket-keeper batsman has played only 4 Test matches for South Africa, in which he has scored 104 runs at an average of 13. Apart from this, he has played 60 ODI matches for the country. In this, he has scored a total of 2,141 runs at an average of 43.68. This includes four tons and eleven half-centuries. Klaasen has taken part in 58 T20 International matches for South Africa. In this, he has scored a thousand runs at an average of 23.25. This includes 5 fifties.
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South African star Heinrich Klaasen retires from international cricket at 33 to focus on family. The explosive batsman scored 2,141 ODI runs (4 centuries) and famously smashed 52 off 27 in the 2023 T20 WC final. He'll continue playing IPL for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

South Africa's explosive wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen has announced his retirement from international cricket at age 33, following teammate Glenn Maxwell's similar decision earlier in the day. Klaasen, who played 4 Tests, 60 ODIs (2,141 runs, 4 centuries), and 58 T20Is (1,000+ runs) for the Proteas, cited family time as his priority in an emotional Instagram post. His career highlight included a blistering 52 off 27 balls in the 2024 T20 World Cup final against India, where his dismissal triggered South Africa's collapse in a narrow 6-run defeat. Known for his aggressive batting in the middle order, Klaasen thanked coaches, teammates, and fans, calling his international journey "the greatest privilege." While retiring from national duty, he will continue playing franchise cricket, including for IPL's Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Heinrich Klaasen, the nightmare for bowlers in T20 Cricket announces his retirement from all formats of the game

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In what has been the latest development, as per the reports in Cricbuzz, it is learned that South African players are all set to miss the playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. This is because they have been asked by the Cricket South Africa to return home by 26th May. 
The IPL 2025 is all set to resume on 17th May after being suspended for one week due to the tensions between India and Pakistan. However, this also changed the schedule of the tournament as earlier it was set to conclude on 25th May but now will end on 3rd June. 
The problem that South African players are facing is that just after the IPL, they will be taking on Australia in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In all, 20 Proteas players are part of the league, and out of them, 8 have been named in the team for the ICC clash. 
The likes of Corbin Bosch (Mumbai Indians), Wiaan Mulder (Sunrisers Hyderabad) Marco Jansen (Punjab Kings), Aiden Markram (Lucknow SuperGiants), Lungi Ngidi (Royal Challengers Bengaluru), Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans), Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians) and Tristan Stubbs (Delhi Capitals) have been named in the team. 
While Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants players might get free early, the problem will be there for the Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings, who are very much in contention to play the final of the IPL 2025. 
Cricket South Africa has asked the players to assemble on 31st May in England. First, they will be locking horns with Zimbabwe in the four-day clash as preparation before taking on Australia. The final of the ICC World Test Championship will be taking place at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London from 11th June. 
<h2>We want our players back on the 26th, and hopefully that comes to fruition - South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad</h2>
South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad mentioned that all their players are due to return on 26th May as a part of the agreement with BCCI. He said that they are in talks with the Indian board, and hopefully, all their players will be back in time. Speaking to Cricbuzz, he said: 
"The initial agreement with the IPL and the BCCI was with the final being on the (May) 25th, our players would return on the 26th so that it allows them ample time before we fly out on the 30th. Nothing has changed from our perspective. 
"That is the ongoing conversations that are being had between people in a higher pay grade than I am, i.e. the Director of Cricket (Enoch Nkwe) and Pholetsi Moseki (CSA CEO), so they're dealing with that. But as it stands, we're not budging on that, I don't think. We want our players back on the 26th, and hopefully that comes to fruition."
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In what has been the latest development, as per the reports in Cricbuzz, it is learned that South African players are all set to miss the playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

The IPL 2025 is all set to resume on 17th May after being suspended for one week due to the tensions between India and Pakistan.

Blow for IPL franchises! South Africa players to miss IPL playoffs due to...

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Cricket South Africa has named a settled and balanced 15-player squad for the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025, set to take place against Australia at Lord’s from June 11. Led by Temba Bavuma, the squad features a strong pace unit, experienced batters, and returning key players, with fast bowler Lungi Ngidi making a much-anticipated comeback.
<h2>Ngidi, Rabada Lead Powerful Pace Attack</h2>
After missing the home summer due to a groin injury, Lungi Ngidi returns to the red-ball setup and adds depth to South Africa’s already potent fast-bowling department. He will join Kagiso Rabada, who is cleared for selection after serving a brief suspension in April. Alongside them are Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, and Dane Paterson — forming a six-man pace unit built for English conditions.
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Notably, young speedsters Gerald Coetzee and Kwena Maphaka have been left out, while Anrich Nortje and Nandre Burger were unavailable due to injury recovery and lack of recent red-ball action.
Cricket Australia also announced their squad earlier Today, click to check
<h2>Familiar Faces in the Batting Unit</h2>
The Proteas have stuck with their core group of batters from the current WTC cycle. Openers Tony de Zorzi and Ryan Rickelton will compete for the spot alongside Aiden Markram, while Bavuma is set to return at No.4 after recovering from an elbow niggle. Middle-order batters David Bedingham and rising star Tristan Stubbs are also in the mix.
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Kyle Verreynne retains his place as the first-choice wicketkeeper, bringing valuable experience in English conditions, having played county cricket this season.
<h2>Spin Options and Team Preparation</h2>
Spin duties will be handled by senior left-armer Keshav Maharaj and all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy. Both add variety and balance, especially important in the second innings at Lord’s.
Head coach Shukri Conrad emphasized the squad's consistency and strength, saying: “We’ve kept faith in the players who delivered across this WTC cycle. Lungi’s return is a big boost. The squad is well-suited for English conditions.”
Players currently involved in the IPL — including Rabada, Ngidi, Markram, and Jansen — will rejoin the squad by May 31. A warm-up match against Zimbabwe is scheduled from June 3 as part of their preparation.
<h2>South Africa SQUAD FOR WTC FINAL 2025</h2>
Temba Bavuma (capt), David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne

South Africa SQUAD FOR WTC FINAL 2025 ANNOUNCED! Check All the Updates Here

South Africa announced a balanced 15-player squad for the WTC Final 2025, featuring the return of Lungi Ngidi and leadership of Temba Bavuma, with a strong pace attack for Lord’s.

South Africa’s WTC Final 2025 squad includes Bavuma, Rabada, and Ngidi, aiming for glory with a pace-heavy lineup.

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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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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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England had to once face defeat in the ICC Men's Champions Trophy as Aiden Markram-led South Africa eased past the Three Lions by defeating them by seven wickets in the final Group-B match of the tournament. This defeat meant that Jos Buttler's England ended the tournament with 0 points to their name and failed to win a single game. 
Batting first, England could only manage to put up a mere score of 179 runs on the board and the Proteas easily chased down this small target of 180 runs by seven wickets in 29.1 overs. 
With this spectacular win, the 2024 T20 World Cup runners-up ended Group-B as the table toppers. They will now face the loser of tomorrow's India versus New Zealand match in the semi-finals. 
Four South African players played a vital role in helping them win the match. First the duo of Marco Jansen &amp; Wiaan Mulder wreaked havoc with the ball, picking up three wickets a piece. Ngidi, Rabada and Keshav Maharaja also contributed with one and two wickets respectively. 
Then in the batting department, Rassie Van der Dussen &amp; Heinrich Klassen completely dominated the English bowlers. The former played an impressive unbeaten inning of 72 runs while the latter scored 64 runs. 
Chasing a small total of 180 runs, the Proteas were dealt an early blow as Triston Stubbs got out for a duck while opening the batting. However, wicketkeeper batter Ryan Rickelton continued playing in his natural aggressive style, scoring 27 runs in 25 deliveries with the help of five boundaries before perishing off the bowling of Jofra Archer. 
The Aiden Markram-led team lost two wickets at the score of 47 runs and the English fans got a slight hope of making a comeback in the game but, Rassie van der Dussen &amp; Heinrich Klassen had some other plans as they got involved in a partnership of 127 runs for the third wicket and helped their side cross the finish line. 
The veteran batter's knock of 72 runs from 87 deliveries consisted of six fours and three huge sixes while his partner at the other end played an explosive inning of 64 runs in just 56 balls with the help of 11 fours. In the end, David Miller hit a six to give the team victory. He remained unbeaten on seven runs from two balls. 
As a result, the 2019 ODI World Cup winners ended their 2025 Champions Trophy campaign without securing a single win. England suffered defeat in all three of its matches. First, Australia defeated England, followed by Afghanistan, and now South Africa.
<h2>Updated Champions Trophy Points Table</h2>
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<td style="width: 35.7853%;">Team</td>
<td style="width: 10.7356%;">Mat.</td>
<td style="width: 11.0934%;">Won</td>
<td style="width: 10.3777%;">Lost</td>
<td style="width: 15.0298%;">Points</td>
<td style="width: 16.4612%;">NRR</td>
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<td style="width: 35.7853%;">South Africa (Q)</td>
<td style="width: 10.7356%;">3</td>
<td style="width: 11.0934%;">2</td>
<td style="width: 10.3777%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 15.0298%;">5</td>
<td style="width: 16.4612%;">+2.395</td>
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<td style="width: 35.7853%;">Australia (Q)</td>
<td style="width: 10.7356%;">3</td>
<td style="width: 11.0934%;">1</td>
<td style="width: 10.3777%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 15.0298%;">4</td>
<td style="width: 16.4612%;">+0.475</td>
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<td style="width: 35.7853%;">Afghanistan</td>
<td style="width: 10.7356%;">3</td>
<td style="width: 11.0934%;">1</td>
<td style="width: 10.3777%;">1</td>
<td style="width: 15.0298%;">3</td>
<td style="width: 16.4612%;">-0.990</td>
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<td style="width: 35.7853%;">England</td>
<td style="width: 10.7356%;">3</td>
<td style="width: 11.0934%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 10.3777%;">3</td>
<td style="width: 15.0298%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 16.4612%;">-1.159</td>
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Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-vs-new-zealand-champions-trophy-weather-report-and-pitch-report-of-dubai-international-stadium/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy: Weather Report and Pitch Report of Dubai International Stadium</a>

South Africa national cricket team vs England cricket team: Marco Jansen (C) of South Africa celebrates with his teammates after getting the wicket of Ben Duckett of England | Image: ICC

South Africa national cricket team vs England cricket team: England Cricket team lost its last group stage match in the 2025 Champions Trophy as South Africa defeated them by 7 wickets. This win helped the Proteas seal their semi-final spot while the Three Lions got knocked out of the tournament without securing a single win in three games

South Africa national cricket team vs England cricket team:  England Cricket team lost its last group stage match in the 2025 Champions Trophy as South Africa defeated them by 7 wickets. This win helped the Proteas seal their semi-final spot while the Three Lions got knocked out of the tournament without securing a single win in three games

South Africa secure semi-final spot with comfortable victory over England | Updated Champions Trophy Points Table

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The South Africa National Cricket Team, under the leadership of Temba Bavuma, are set to take on Jos Buttler's England in the final Group-B match of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 on Friday, 1st of March. The game will be played at the National Stadium in Karachi and it will commence from 2:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) onwards. 
The Proteas are currently sitting at the top of the Group-B points table with three points to their name. They are followed by Australia at the 2nd place but since the Net-Run-Rate (NRR) of the South Africans is better, they are ahead of the Kangaroos in the overall standings. 
England, on the other hand, are already knocked out of the tournament after losing both their first two group stage games. The 2019 ODI World Cup winners kicked off their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with a five-wicket defeat to arch rivals Australia before going on to suffer a shocking 8-run defeat at the hands of Afghanistan in Lahore.
A win in this match will guarantee Semi-finals qualification to the Tema Bavuma-led side while England will be looking to end the eight-team tournament on a high by defeating the Proteas in their final match. Ahead of this thrilling contest, let's take a look at the pitch report of Karach's National Stadium. 
<h2>South Africa vs England Champions Trophy: Pitch Report of Karachi's National Stadium</h2>
The last two encounters played at the National Stadium in Karachi have shown that there's enough support from the surface for the batters to score 300 runs. So, yet another good batting track is anticipated to be on display for the forthcoming South Africa versus England contest. 
Bowlers will have to work hard to keep the batters in check, otherwise they will put up a score of more than 300 runs on the board easily. Both seamers and spinners shall receive a balanced amount of support from the surface. 
Considering the previous two games at this ground have been won by the teams defending totals of 300+ runs, the toss winning captain should opt to bat first. 
<h2>South Africa vs England Champions Trophy: Probable playing 11s of both teams</h2>
South Africa: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (captain), Aiden Markram, David Miller, Rassie van der Dussen, Wiaan Mulder, Heinrich Klassen, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada and Lungisiani Ngidi.
England: Jamie Smith (WK), Phil Salt, Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Jamie Overton, Jos Buttler (Captain), Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer and Mark Wood.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/rsa-vs-eng-will-rain-play-spoilsport-at-the-national-stadium-of-karachi-check-out-the-weather-report/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RSA vs ENG: Will rain play spoilsport at the National Stadium of Karachi? Check out the weather report</a>

Temba Bavuma of South Africa (L) and Jos Buttler of England (R) | Image Credits: Getty Images

On Saturday, March 1, at the National Stadium in Karachi, South Africa will play England in Match 11 of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. The Proteas will guarantee their place in the semi-finals if they win, making it a pivotal game for South Africa. Nevertheless, if they don't, their semi-final qualification will be in jeopardy and they will have to depend on the outcome of the Afghanistan vs Australia match

The game holds little chance of qualifying for England, who have already lost two close games and are out of the competition. Even though they won't be competing in the semi-finals, England will be motivated to finish the tournament strong.

RSA vs ENG: Will the National Stadium of Karachi favor batters or bowlers? Check-out the pitch reports

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Cricket heavyweights South Africa and England are set to lock horns against each other in the final Group-B clash of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 on Saturday, 1st of March. This exciting clash is scheduled to be played at the National Stadium in Karachi. A win by a big margin of England in Karachi will help the South Africans to qualify for the semi-finals of the eight-team tournament and also end Group-B as the table toppers. 
The Proteas will come into this upcoming match versus the Three Lions after securing a comprehensive 107 run win over Afghanistan in their opening encounter played at the same ground on the 21st of February, while their second group stage fixture against Australia in the city of Rawalpindi was washed out due to rain so both teams had to share one point a piece with each other.
England, on the other hand, have suffered embarrassing defeats in both the matches they have taken part in so far in the competition. In their first match versus arch-rivals Australia, they failed to defend the big total of 351 runs as Josh Inglis wreaked havoc with the bat, thanks to his magnificent century, and in the second fixture against Afghanistan, they could only manage to score 317 runs in the run chase of 326 runs. 
With two defeats in two matches, the Three Lions are out of the semi-finals race and they would be looking to end the tournament on a positive note by securing a win over the Proteas. Ahead of this exciting encounter, let's take a look at the weather report of the National Stadium in Karachi.
<h3>South Africa vs England Champions Trophy: Weather Report of Karachi</h3>
According to the weather forecast reports of AccuWeather, the weather in the city of Karachi on the match day is anticipated to be bright &amp; sunny. The temperature is expected to be around the 31 degrees Celsius region and the chances of rain intervening with the match are going to be negligible. 
The wind is anticipated to blow from the Western side at a speed of 15 km/h. All in all, the temperature &amp; weather conditions are going to be perfect for the match between South Africa &amp; England.
<h2>South Africa vs England Champions Trophy: Playing 11's of both teams</h2>
South Africa: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (captain), Aiden Markram, David Miller, Rassie van der Dussen, Wiaan Mulder, Heinrich Klassen, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada and Lungisiani Ngidi.
England: Jamie Smith (WK), Phil Salt, Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Jamie Overton, Jos Buttler (Captain), Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer and Mark Wood.
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RSA vs ENG: Will rain play spoilsport at the National Stadium of Karachi? Check-out the weather report

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England National Cricket Team skipper Jos Buttler has stepped down as the captain of the white-ball team. This comes after his poor performances as captain in the ongoing 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, where the Three Lions faced a group-stage exit. 
England National Cricket Team was eliminated from the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy after they suffered a disappointing defeat against the Afghanistan National Cricket Team. This was their second consecutive loss in the ODIs, having faced a poor defeat against Australia in their tournament opener. 
After England got eliminated from the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, skipper Jos Buttler faced a lot of criticism. The keeper-batter has been having a torrid time as a leader as even before the tournament, his team were at the receiving end of thrashing against India and England in T20Is. 
Jos Buttler will be leading the England National Cricket Team for the one final time in the game against South Africa in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The match between the teams will be taking place at the National Stadium in Karachi on Saturday (28th February).
<h2> Hopefully somebody else who can come in and work closely alongside Baz to take the team back to where it needs to be - Jos Buttler </h2>
Jos Buttler made the decision public during the press conference ahead of the game against South Africa. He believes that it was the right time for him to step down as the captain and an opportunity for someone else to take the team forward along with coach Brendon McCullum. Speaking about his decision, he said: 
"Just to let you all know, I'm going to stand down as England captain. It's the right decision for me, it's the right decision for the team and hopefully somebody else who can come in and work closely alongside Baz to take the team back to where it needs to be. 
I think it's quite clear that this tournament was going to be important results-wise for my captaincy and obviously two losses and being out of the tournament with a bit of a hangover from some tournaments before, I think I just probably reached the end of the road for me and my captaincy, which is a shame." 
Jos Buttler guided England to the win in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022. However, after that, the Three Lions faced a group stage exit in the ICC World Cup 2023, lost in the semi-final against India in the T20 World Cup 2024 and again group stage exit in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
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England National Cricket Team skipper Jos Buttler has stepped down as the captain of the white-ball team.

Jos Buttler will be leading the England National Cricket Team for the one final time in the game against South Africa in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

Jos Buttler steps down as England captain after debacle in 2025 ICC Champions Trophy

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RCB finally lifted their maiden IPL trophy in 2025, defeating Punjab Kings by 6 runs. Alongside the thrilling final, IPL 2025 also showcased remarkable bowling performances across the tournament.

TATA IPL 2025 ALL Bowling Stats! Bowlers with Maximum Impact in the Lists

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RCB finally lifted the IPL trophy in 2025, ending an 18-year drought. The season featured thrilling batting feats, from Sudharsan’s consistency to Pooran’s sixes and SRH’s record-breaking totals.

TATA IPL 2025 ALL Batting Stats! Check All Details in ONE click

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RCB finally won their first IPL title after 18 seasons, beating Punjab by 6 runs in a dramatic final. Virat Kohli's 43 and crucial bowling from Hazlewood (22 wickets this season) secured the win despite Shashank Singh's fiery 61*. An emotional victory for lifelong RCB player Kohli and captain Patidar.

RCB's dream finally comes true, lift their first ever IPL trophy by defeating Punjab in the Final

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Phil Salt, who has been the major reason behind RCB reaching the final, wasn't spotted in the training session ahead of the final

Big blow for RCB! Phil Salt all set to miss IPL 2025 final against PBKS due to...

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The IPL 2025 final promises a thrilling showdown as long-time underachievers Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru battle for their first-ever title after 17 seasons of heartbreak.