South Africa vs New Zealand Cricket Score, Champions Trophy 2025 2nd Semi-Final Highlights: David Miller’s century in vain as SA Africa go down by 50 runs to NZ

New Zealand made themselves comfortable for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final after easily winning their second semi-final match against South Africa by 50 runs at the Dubai International Stadium. The Proteas couldn’t overcome New Zealand’s 311-run mark and were bowled out for 261 in 48.2 overs despite David Miller’s resilient 112-run effort.Winning the toss, New Zealand decided to bat first and put up a strong total of 311/7 in their 50 overs. Rachin Ravindra took charge with a composed 87 off 79 balls, playing classy strokes and stabilizing the innings. Glenn Phillips (75 off 49) played a firebrand’s knock in the death overs, while Devon Conway (45) and Daryl Mitchell (38) contributed important runs. Kagiso Rabada (3/52) and Keshav Maharaj (2/48) were the pick of the bowlers for South Africa, but they could not stop New Zealand from reaching the 300-run mark.

South Africa fought back early, losing Quinton de Kock (9) and Temba Bavuma (14) cheaply. Aiden Markram (41) and Heinrich Klaasen (35) attempted to steady the innings, but wickets fell at frequent intervals. David Miller kept the battle alive with a masterful century (112 off 94 balls), displaying his power-hitting and pressure-resistance. But the Kiwi bowlers hit at the right moments, so that South Africa never had complete control of the chase.

Trent Boult (3/48), Mitchell Santner (2/43), and Matt Henry (2/51) gave match-winning performances, dismantling crucial partnerships and curbing the rate at which the Proteas scored. With wickets falling, Miller ran out of allies, and South Africa was ultimately dismissed for 261 in 48.2 overs, 50 runs short.

With this victory, New Zealand reached the final, where they will play India in a keenly awaited title decider. South Africa’s knockout stage problems persisted, as they failed again in a big ICC tournament despite showing a gallant fight.