Why Devon Conway Is Not Playing In SA Vs NZ Champions Trophy Semifinal?

Why Conway is not playing [Source: AP Photo]

India have reached the final of the Champions Trophy 2025 and now they await the second finalists as New Zealand Vs South Africa game will decide who will face India on Sunday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. A win here at the Gaddafi Stadium and the winning team will travel to Dubai for the all-important final.

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first as captain Mitchell Santner felt that there won't be a dew in the second innings and the Kiwis can post a strong to9tal. Plus, South Africa are traditionally not a good chaser, which plays into New Zealand's hands.

The Kiwis, however, raised an eyebrow as they went in with the same playing XI from the last game and didn't consider Devon Conway.

Why Conway is not playing today's match?

Conway runs in CT

Over the last few months, Devon Conway has been going through a rough patch in ODIs. The batter seems to struggle as the opponents have found a way to dismiss him.

In the ongoing Champions Trophy, Conway played only two games and failed to deliver the goods. He only accumulated 40 runs, at an average of just 20. Plus, Will Young's form and Rachin Ravindra's return didn't help his cause either. Young scored a blistering century against Pakistan and won the game for his side.

Ravindra, on the other hand scored a century against Bangladesh which helped the Kiwis qualify for the knockouts of the tournament. The southpaw seems to be low on confidence and Ravindra, Young dynamism seems to suit the Kiwis in ODIs.

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