SA vs NZ Semi-Final: Key Milestones and Records in the Spotlight – CT 2025
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy semi-final will have South Africa (SA) facing New Zealand (NZ). It’s scheduled for March 5 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The winner will move on to the final.
South Africa led Group B, outpacing the defending champions, Australia. New Zealand came in second in Group A, following India. With both teams in strong form, several players are on the verge of major career milestones.
Kane Williamson Nears 19,000 International Runs
New Zealand batter Kane Williamson needs only 27 runs. This will make him the first New Zealander to score 19,000 international runs.
Williamson’s Career Stats (All Formats)
- Matches: 369
- Runs: 18,973
- Batting Average: 48.52
- Centuries: 47
- Fifties: 102
In ODIs, Williamson has scored 7,122 runs at 49.11, including 14 centuries and 47 fifties.
Williamson Set to Become NZ’s 2nd-Highest Run-Scorer vs SA
Williamson has excelled against South Africa in ODIs. He has scored 803 runs in 18 innings, with an impressive average of 57.35. This includes three centuries and three fifties.
- He needs 73 more runs to pass Chris Cairns, who has 875 runs at 37.04. Then, he will be New Zealand’s second-highest ODI run-scorer against South Africa.
- Stephen Fleming holds the record with 1,280 runs at 35.55.
Rassie van der Dussen Eyes 50 ODI Sixes
South African middle-order batter Rassie van der Dussen is in great form. He scored 52 and 72 in the Champions Trophy*.
- He has hit 48 ODI sixes and needs two more to reach 50 sixes in ODIs.
- Van der Dussen recently surpassed 2,500 ODI runs, 6,000 List A runs, and 200 fours in ODIs.
Van der Dussen’s ODI Stats
- Matches: 70
- Runs: 2,588
- Average: 45.20
- Fifties: 22
- Centuries: 4
Matt Henry and Kagiso Rabada Near 50 ODI Wickets in Asia
Matt Henry (New Zealand)
- Henry enters the semi-final after a five-wicket haul against India.
- He has 49 wickets in ODIs on Asian soil and needs one more to reach 50 wickets.
- In 24 matches in Asia, he has 49 wickets at an average of 24.34.
- Overall, he has 163 ODI wickets at 24.85.
Kagiso Rabada (South Africa)
- Rabada is also closing in on 50 wickets in Asia, currently at 48 wickets in 28 matches.
- He needs two more wickets to reach the milestone.
- Rabada has taken 166 wickets in 105 ODIs at 27.36, with 13 coming against New Zealand.
Will Young Nears 4,500 List A Runs
New Zealand opener Will Young began the 2025 Champions Trophy with a century against Pakistan. He is now just five runs shy of 4,500 List A runs.
Young’s List A Career Stats
- Matches: 113
- Runs: 4,495
- Average: 42.00
- Centuries: 12
- Fifties: 25
For New Zealand in ODIs, Young has 1,637 runs at 43.07, including four centuries and ten fifties.
The SA vs NZ semi-final is set to be an exciting showdown, with record-breaking milestones at stake. Williamson, Rabada, Henry, Van der Dussen, and Young each have key milestones ahead. This adds extra excitement to an already high-stakes match.