March 5, 2025 3:06 PM

Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand win toss; opt to bat first against South Africa in semi-final

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Skipper Mitchell Santner decided to put runs on the board, trusting his batting unit to set a challenging total. South Africa finished Group A as the table-toppers, while New Zealand finished second in Group B. After winning the toss, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said, "We are going to have a bat first. It looks like a good w...