With Pakistan already knocked out of the tournament, the usual rush was missing, and so was the fanfare. A handful of vendors were selling flags of New Zealand and South Africa, but the response from customers seemed lukewarm.

South Africa and New Zealand will play the semi final game in the ICC Champions Trophy. See the records of the Lahore stadium ahead of the match.

Given the improved conditions in Lahore, both the South African and New Zealand teams are eager to return and aim for a spot in the final.

New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs in the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy on Wednesday to secure their place in Sunday's final against India. Electing to bat, New Zealand racked up a tournament record 362-6 riding scintillating hundreds by Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson at the Gaddafi Stadium.

Final of the Champions Trophy 2025 between South Africa (SA) and New Zealand (NZ) will take place at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore Wednesday, March 5 at 2:30 PM. Two champion teams will go head-to-head in what promises to be a thrilling contest.

After a breathtaking semi-final 1, it's time to find out who joins India in the Champions Trophy summit clash on Sunday, when New Zealand take on South Africa in the second semis at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday.