{"id":91318,"date":"2025-03-07T03:05:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T03:05:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/new-zealand-defeat-south-africa-to-set-up-champions-trophy-final-clash-with-india\/"},"modified":"2025-03-07T03:05:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T03:05:03","slug":"new-zealand-defeat-south-africa-to-set-up-champions-trophy-final-clash-with-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/new-zealand-defeat-south-africa-to-set-up-champions-trophy-final-clash-with-india\/","title":{"rendered":"New Zealand defeat South Africa to set up Champions Trophy final clash with India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<figure class=\"featuredimg\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <!-- popular full --><\/p>\n<p class=\"captionimg\">New Zealand defeat South Africa to set up Champions Trophy final clash with India<\/p>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>New Zealand delivered a commanding all-round performance to secure a 51-run victory over South Africa, booking their place in the ICC Champions Trophy final against India on March 9 in Dubai.<\/p>\n<p>Chasing a challenging 363-run target, South Africa managed 312\/9 despite a late onslaught from David Miller, who remained unbeaten on 100 off 67 balls.<\/p>\n<p>The Proteas struggled early, losing Ryan Rickelton (17) in the fifth over. A 105-run stand between Temba Bavuma (57) and Rassie van der Dussen (69) steadied the innings, but New Zealand\u2019s bowlers kept striking at crucial intervals.<\/p>\n<p>Mitchell Santner led the bowling attack with 3\/43, while Matt Henry and Glenn Phillips chipped in with two wickets each.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, New Zealand posted a formidable 362\/5, powered by centuries from Rachin Ravindra (108) and Kane Williamson (102).<\/p>\n<p>The duo\u2019s 164-run stand set the foundation, while late cameos from Daryl Mitchell (49) and Glenn Phillips (49) ensured a strong finish.<\/p>\n<p>Lungi Ngidi was the pick of South Africa\u2019s bowlers with 3\/72.<\/p>\n<p>New Zealand will now face India in the highly anticipated final in Dubai.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Zealand defeat South Africa to set up Champions Trophy final clash with India New Zealand delivered a commanding all-round performance to secure a 51-run victory over South Africa, booking their place in the ICC Champions Trophy final against India on March 9 in Dubai. 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