SA vs NZ / Big news before the semi-final between Africa and New Zealand, the strong player is fit

SA vs NZ: Big news for cricket lovers! The final match of the Champions Trophy 2025 will be played in Dubai on March 9. The Indian cricket team has confirmed its place in the final by defeating the current world champion Australia in the first semi-final. Now who will be the second finalist team, it will be decided today i.e. on March 5 in the second semi-final to be held at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where the teams of South Africa and New Zealand will face each other.

South Africa relieved by Markram's fitness

Ahead of this important match, there is a relief news for South Africa. The team's vice-captain and star batsman Aiden Markram is now fully fit. He suffered a hamstring injury in the last match of the group stage against England, due to which there was doubt about his playing in the knockout match. But now Cricket South Africa (CSA) has officially confirmed that Markram has passed the fitness test and will be available for selection for the semi-finals.

Will captain Bavuma also return?

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma is also expected to return in the semi-finals. He could not play the last match of Group B against England due to illness, and Aiden Markram was given the captaincy in his place. However, Markram also got injured during the match, after which Heinrich Klaasen took over the command of the team. Now it is expected that Bavuma can lead the team in the semi-finals.

How has South Africa's journey been so far?

South Africa has performed strongly in the group stage of the Champions Trophy 2025. The team won two of its three matches, while one match was washed out due to rain. Now they will try to enter the final by defeating New Zealand. On the other hand, the New Zealand team is also in great form and is ready to give a tough fight to South Africa.

South Africa's probable playing XI:

Temba Bavuma (captain)

Tony de Giorgio

Rassi van der Dussen

Aiden Markram

Henrich Klaasen

David Miller

Wian Mulder

Marco Johnson

Kagiso Rabada

Keshav Maharaj

Tabraiz Shamsi

Who will reach the final?

Now all eyes are on this important match. Will South Africa's team perform brilliantly and face India in the final, or will New Zealand win with its strong strategy? This match is going to be very exciting for cricket lovers.