South Africa will square off against New Zealand in the second semifinal of the Champions Trophy at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Wednesday. Both of these teams won two matches each in the group stage but the Proteas are unbeaten in the tournament so far.
Meanwhile, New Zealand registered a comprehensive six-wicket win against South Africa at the same venue in the recent tri-series. The Kiwis were able to chase down 305 runs after Devon Conway and Kane Williamson scored 97 and 133 runs respectively.
The Lahore pitch is expected to be a batter’s paradise and both team’s batters would be licking their lips on this track. Ergo, it would be crucial for both teams to bowl at their best and restrict the opposition.
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Daryl Mitchell needs 10 fours to reach 150 boundaries in ODIs.
Glenn Phillips needs five sixes to reach the 50 maximums.
Mitchell Santner needs 72 runs to reach the 1500-run mark in the 50-over version.
Devon Conway needs 69 runs to reach the 1500-run mark in the 50-over version.
David Miller needs 10 sixes to complete 150 maximums in ODIs.
Rassie van der Dussen needs two sixes to complete 50 maximums in ODIs.
Marco Jansen needs five wickets to complete 50 scalps in ODIs.
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosch.
New Zealand squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young.
