New Zealand vs South Africa 1st innings updates: New Zealand set a massive target of 362 against South Africa in the second semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Will South Africa Chase 362 and qualify for the finals? Get all the New Zealand vs South Africa updates here.

The Kiwis won the toss and elected to bat first in a do-or-die game. Despite Will Young returning to the pavilion early, Rachin Ravindra (108) and Kane Williamson (102) scored centuries to build a solid partnership. Daryl Mitchell (49) and Glenn Philips (49) scored at a brisk pace and set a mammoth target of 362 on the board.
The joy of knocking down Will Young did not last long for the South African bowlers. Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson destroyed the Proteas bowling unit, where South Africa remained spectators when they went bonkers.
South Africa must chase 362 to confirm its berth for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. If not, New Zealand will face India this Sunday in a blockbuster clash at the Dubai International Stadium.

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