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SA vs NZ Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And History Ahead Of Second Champions Trophy Semi Final Match

Kaushik Kashyap

South Africa will take on New Zealand in 2nd SF. [Source - ProteaMenCSA/Blackcaps/x.com]South Africa will take on New Zealand in 2nd SF. [Source - ProteaMenCSA/Blackcaps/x.com]

It's the clash of the titans on Wednesday, as South Africa is taking on New Zealand in the second Semi-Final match of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. The mouthwatering encounter between two of the fiercest competitors will be played on Tuesday, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

South Africa has been in formidable form, finishing at the top of their group with two wins and a point from the wash-out against Australia. Temba Bavuma and his men have shown great adaptability and dominance with key players delivering match-winning contributions. Ahead of the big semi-final, the Proteas will be looking to carry on with the momentum and overcome the past hurdles in knockout stages to finally end their ICC Trophy drought.

On the other hand, New Zealand has performed consistently throughout the tournament, showcasing great resilience and tactical brilliance. They finished second in their group with two wins out of their three matches. With a history of thriving in ICC tournaments, the kiwis will look to sustain their good form and get through to yet another final.

SA vs NZ: Historical Overview In ODIs and Champions Trophy

South Africa and New Zealand have been coming up against each other in One Day Internationals for a long time, dating back to their first meeting in the year 1992. In a total of 73 ODIs between these two countries till date, South Africa have managed to outclass the Kiwis on 42 occasion, while New Zealand emerging victorious 26 times; 5 matches have ended without any results.

When it comes to Champions Trophy, South Africa and New Zealand have faced each other on two occasions with both the teams winning one match each in the competition.

South Africa vs New Zealand Playing XIs In Last Match

South Africa’s Playing XI

Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Aiden Markram (C), David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj.

New Zealand’s playing XI

Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (WK), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry and William O'Rourke.

Top Run-Scorers in SA vs NZ ODIs

We have considered only the active players for this section.

Kane Williamson - 803 runs

New Zealand’s batting genius Kane Williamson tops the list of highest run-scorers in ODIs involving these two side currently. In 18 matches against thr Proteas, the ace batter has amassed 803 runs at an average of 57.35, including three centuries and three half-centuries.

David Miller - 323 runs

David Miller finds himself second in this list as the southpaw has been an explosive option in South Africa’s batting towards the frag end. Since his first meeting against the kiwis in 2013, Miller has scored 323 runs at an average of 24.84 across 14 matches.

Tom Latham - 230 runs

Tom Latham has been one of the key players for New Zealand in their middle order for years. When it comes to facing South Africa, the left-hander has scored 230 runs at an average of 20.90 across 11 innings.

Top Wicket-Takers In SA vs NZ ODIs

We have considered only the active players for this section.

Kagiso Rabada - 13 wickets

The ever consistent Kagiso Rabada has been a formidable option with the ball for South Africa in this format. And it's no different when it comes to facilitate New Zealand against whom he has scalped 13 wickets at an average of 21.23 across eight outings.

Kane Williamson - 7 wickets

As strange as it can get, Kane Williamson finds himself second in this list of highest wicket-takers in SA vs NZ ODI clashes amongst the active players. The veteran has troubled South Africa with his off-spin in the past as he has 7 wickets at an average of 20.71 against them.

Mitchell Santner - 6 wickets

Mitchell Santner has also managed to find a place in this list as the all-rounder has been a formidable bowling option to have in the 50-over-format. The current New Zealand skipper has taken 6 wickets in eight matches against the Proteas.

SA vs NZ Key Stats

South Africa's Key Records

  • Heinrich Klaasen is back in the side and continued his good form. He has been the best batter in ODIs for South Africa since 2024 - 415 runs, 83 average, 127.30 and 50+ in all the innings.
  • Rassie van der Dussen has two back to back half-centuries in the tournament so far and has a great record against the Kiwis in ODIs as well - 2 innings, 200 runs, 200 average, 109.9 strike-rate, 1 century and 1 half-century.
  • David Miller has been below-par in ODIs since 2024 - 53 runs, 17.67 average and 81.54 strike-rate.
  • South Africa bowling in the powerplay in this tournament - 5 wickets, 20 average and 24 strike-rate.
  • Marco Jansen inside the powerplay in Champions Trophy 2025 - 10 overs, 3 wickets, 14 average, 20 strike-rate.

Australia's Key Stats

  • Kane Williamson is yet to get out against Kagiso Rabada in ODIs since their first meeting in 2015 - 31 runs, 47 strike-rate.
  • New Zealand openers against left-arm pacers inside the powerplay in ODIs since 2024 - 5 innings, 88 runs, 1 dismissal, 118.72 strike-rate.
  • Matt Henry is currently the highest wicket-taker in ODIs this year - 8 matches, 22 wickets, 15.05 average, 18.86 strike-rate, 2 4-fers and 1 5-fer.
  • Williamson has been fantastic in ODIs this year, scoring 312 runs at an average of 62.40, including 2 50s and 1 100.
  • Glenn Phillips batting in the death overs (41-50) this year in ODIs - 195 runs, 1 dismissal and 152.34 strike-rate.

Records Which Could Be Broken In SA vs NZ

  • If Matt Henry takes four wickets or more in this match he will equal the record of Trent Boult with highest 4+ wickets in an innings in ODIs for NZ.
  • Kagiso Rabada is just two wickets away from surpassing Morne Morkel and Dale Steyn in wicket-taking list for South Africa in ICC ODI events.