Following the first semi-final, South Africa and New Zealand will square off in the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025. Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will host the match on March 5, 2025.
South Africa topped Group B with five points without a defeat to qualify for their ICC knockout since 2023. New Zealand, on the other hand, finished second in Group A with four points.
Both teams have been quite unlucky in ICC tournaments in the past few years, falling short of winning the titles. So, South Africa and New Zealand will look to give their all to overcome the knockout hurdle.
With both teams keeping an eye on the final, here’s the pitch and weather report for the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
SA vs NZ, 2nd Semi-Fina, CT2025: Overview
| Tournament | ICC Champions Trophy 2025 |
| Match | South Africa vs New Zealand, 2nd Semi-Final |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Date | March 5, 2025 |
| Time | 2:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM Local |
| Broadcast | Star Sports and Sports18 |
| Live Stream | JioHotstar |
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore: ODI Match Stats
| Total Matches Played | 72 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 36 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 33 |
| Matches Tied | 1 |
| No Result | 2 |
| Won Toss & Won Match | 44 |
| Lost Toss & Won Match | 25 |
| Average First Innings Total | 255 |
The Gaddafi Stadium has hosted 72 ODI matches so far. Out of those, teams have defended targets in 36 games. And while chasing, teams have found success in 33 matches.
The venue’s first innings average score is 255. But going by the last few matches, teams can easily go past 300 runs.
SA vs NZ, 2nd Semi-Final: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Pitch Report
The Gaddafi Stadium has rolled out a flat pitch throughout the tournament. And the same will be the case for the second semi-final.
There will be a lot of help for the batters, as they will execute their shots flawlessly. And we may get a high-scoring encounter.
As for the fast bowlers, there will be some assistance in the initial overs. They will get some movement with the new ball. Spinners will also get some grip from the surface.
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SA vs NZ, 2nd Semi-Final: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Weather Report
After receiving rain last week, Lahore will have pleasant weather on Wednesday. It will be clear and sunny, with the maximum temperature being 22 degrees Celsius.
