After going through all the tangled scheduling, New Zealand returns to its recent favorite venue in Pakistan when it takes on South Africa in the second semifinal of the Champions Trophy in Lahore on Wednesday.

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak blasts back at assertion that India’s Champions Trophy hopes boosted by Dubai venue.

New Zealand and South Africa meet in a crucial Champions Trophy semifinal in Lahore. Both teams have won this tournament once. New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, rely on Tom Latham's runs and Matt Henry's wickets.

Both New Zealand and South Africa will be looking to inch closer to their first ICC trophy in more than two decades on Wednesday in the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy in Lahore.

New Zealand has won the toss and elected to bat against South Africa in the second of the Champions Trophy semifinals.

Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand, Kiwi coach Gary Stead plays down concerns about the venue switch from Lahore to Dubai. Meanwhile, India's coach Gautam Gambhir rebuffs claims of undue advantage for the Men in Blue playing all matches in Dubai.

India are heavy favourites to claim a record third Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday but Rohit Sharma's men face a New Zealand side with plenty of firepower in the first major white-ball final between the teams in a quarter of a century.

India and New Zealand are facing in an ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final for the second in history. The last time both these teams faced in an Champions Trophy final was back in 2000.

The stage is set for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand on Sunday (March 9) at the Dubai International Stadium. With millions of fans eagerly awaiting the showdown, all eyes are on whether Team India can continue its unbeaten streak or if New Zealand will exact revenge for their group-stage defeat.

LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) -New Zealand booked their place in the final of the Champions Trophy against India after sparkling hundreds by Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson helped them earn a 50-run victory over South Africa in the second semi-final on Wednesday.

New Zealand vs South Africa India and New Zealand will clash in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on March 9. The winning team will get $2.24 million. Australia and South Africa are out after losing in the semi-finals.