New Zealand has won the toss and elected to bat against South Africa in the second of the Champions Trophy semifinals.

Both New Zealand and South Africa will be looking to inch closer to their first ICC trophy in more than two decades on Wednesday in the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy in Lahore.

South Africa dominated Group B, finishing at the top with two wins from three matches. Their final group-stage fixture against England highlighted their strength, as they secured a commanding 7-wicket victory.

India and New Zealand will face off in the final match of Champions Trophy 2025. India won all its matches while New Zealand won 3 of its 4 matches.

India faces New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final Sunday in what can be deemed a new-age rivalry. While India’s clashes against Pakistan, Australia and England have attracted more attention, this matchup with the Black Caps has slowly been bubbling under the surface.

DUBAI (Reuters) -India won the Champions Trophy overcoming a plucky New Zealand by four wickets in a nervy final to cap their unbeaten campaign in the elite 50-overs tournament on Sunday. Skipper Rohit Sharma top-scored with a rapid 76 but it was KL Rahul's unbeaten 34 in the nerve-shredding final overs that helped India chase down a tricky 252-run target with one over to spare.

After winning the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand at the Dubai International cricket Stadium on Sunday, players from the Indian cricket team have expressed their delight after winning the title.