The stage is set for a thrilling second semifinal in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy as South Africa and New Zealand face off in Lahore. With a spot in the final against India on the line, both teams will be eager to deliver their best performances in what promises to be a gripping contest.
New Zealand, once again displaying their knack for consistency in ICC tournaments, will look to overcome South Africa, a side determined to break their ICC trophy drought. The Proteas have been in strong form throughout the tournament, having won all their matches so far. However, they now face a resilient Black Caps squad eager to bounce back from their only loss in the tournament.
The winner of this clash will advance to the final, where they will take on India, who secured their place by defeating Australia in the first semifinal in Dubai. India’s dominance in the tournament has been a major talking point, and their presence in the final adds even more significance to this highly anticipated showdown in Lahore, which will determine their challenger.
This semifinal between New Zealand and South Africa also holds significance for Pakistan, as it will be the last Champions Trophy match played in the country before the final is moved to Dubai following India’s qualification. The showdown between these two heavyweights is expected to be a thrilling knockout affair that fans won’t want to miss.
PTV Sports and Ten Sports will continue to broadcast the game in Pakistan. Fans across the globe can tune in through the following channels:
| Region | TV Broadcast | Digital Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Ten Sports | Tamasha, PTCL Shoq, Tapmad, Myco |
| India | Star Sports, Sports18 | JioCinema (16 feeds, 9 languages) |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event | SkyGO, NOW, Sky Sports App |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow on the Cricbuzz app |
| Australia | Not Available | Amazon Prime Video |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App |
| Middle East & UAE | CricLife MAX, CricLife MAX2 | STARZPLAY |
| Sri Lanka | Maharaja TV (TV1) | Sirasa app |
| Other Regions | ICC.tv | ICC.tv (free in 80+ territories) |
For those preferring to stream the match online, here are the available platforms:
| Platform | iOS | Play Store | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamasha | [LINK] | [LINK] | [LINK] |
| PTCL Shoq | [LINK] | [LINK] | [LINK] |
| Tapmad | [LINK] | [LINK] | [LINK] |
| Myco | [LINK] | [LINK] | [LINK] |
With both teams evenly matched and eager to book their place in the final, the South Africa vs. New Zealand semifinal is set to be a contest filled with drama, intensity, and high-quality cricket. Fans around the world can tune in via their preferred platforms to witness this high-stakes encounter in Lahore.
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