{"id":8730,"date":"2025-03-05T12:00:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T06:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=572704"},"modified":"2025-03-05T12:00:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T06:30:02","slug":"champions-trophy-2025-records-that-can-be-broken-in-south-africa-vs-new-zealand-semi-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/cricket\/champions-trophy-2025-records-that-can-be-broken-in-south-africa-vs-new-zealand-semi-final\/","title":{"rendered":"Champions Trophy 2025: Records that can be broken in South Africa vs New Zealand Semi-Final"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As South Africa and New Zealand gear up for their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final in Lahore, several records could be broken in this highly anticipated clash. The two teams have a long history in ODIs, with South Africa winning 42 matches and New Zealand securing 26 victories out of their 73 encounters. Their Champions Trophy head-to-head record is tied at 1-1, making this a decisive showdown.<\/p>\n

Key Records on the Line<\/h3>\n

1. Matt Henry\u2019s Chase for Trent Boult\u2019s Record<\/h4>\n
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  • Current Highest 4+ Wicket Hauls for NZ in ODIs: Trent Boult (14 times)<\/li>\n
  • Matt Henry Needs: 4 wickets to equal Boult\u2019s record<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Henry has been in sensational form this year, leading the ODI wicket-taking charts with 22 wickets in 8 matches, and another strong performance could see him etch his name alongside Boult in New Zealand\u2019s ODI history.<\/p>\n

    2. Kagiso Rabada\u2019s Shot at South Africa\u2019s ICC ODI Event Record<\/h4>\n
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    • Current ICC ODI Event Wicket-Takers (SA):\n
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      • Morne Morkel \u2013 30 wickets<\/li>\n
      • Dale Steyn \u2013 30 wickets<\/li>\n
      • Kagiso Rabada \u2013 29 wickets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Rabada Needs: 2 wickets to surpass Morkel and Steyn as South Africa\u2019s highest wicket-taker in ICC ODI events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Rabada has been a match-winner with the new ball in this tournament, and if he steps up once again, he could surpass two of South Africa\u2019s greatest bowlers on this elite list.<\/p>\n

        Player Stats to Watch<\/h3>\n

        South Africa\u2019s Key Players<\/h4>\n
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        • Heinrich Klaasen\u2019s ODI Form (Since 2024):\n
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          • 415 runs at an average of 83<\/li>\n
          • Strike rate: 127.30<\/li>\n
          • 50+ scores in every innings played<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • Rassie van der Dussen vs NZ in ODIs:\n
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            • 200 runs in just 2 innings<\/li>\n
            • 100 average, 109.9 strike rate<\/li>\n
            • 1 century, 1 half-century<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • David Miller\u2019s ODI Form (Since 2024):\n
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              • 53 runs, average 17.67, strike rate 81.54 (underwhelming performances)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
              • SA Powerplay Bowling in Champions Trophy 2025:\n
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                • 5 wickets at 20 average and 24 strike-rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                • Marco Jansen in the Powerplay:\n
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                  • 10 overs, 3 wickets, 14 average, 20 strike-rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    New Zealand\u2019s Key Players<\/h4>\n
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                    • Kane Williamson vs Kagiso Rabada in ODIs (Since 2015):\n
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                      • 31 runs, strike rate 47 (has never been dismissed by Rabada)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                      • NZ Openers vs Left-Arm Pacers in Powerplay (Since 2024):\n
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                        • 5 innings, 88 runs, 1 dismissal, 118.72 strike rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                        • Williamson\u2019s ODI Form in 2025:\n
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                          • 312 runs, average 62.40, 2 fifties, 1 century<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                          • Glenn Phillips in Death Overs (41-50) in ODIs (2025):\n
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                            • 195 runs, 1 dismissal, strike rate 152.34<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              What\u2019s at Stake?<\/h3>\n

                              Both teams have a chance to rewrite history and set new milestones, adding more excitement to the SA vs NZ semi-final clash. Will Rabada rise to the occasion, or will Henry make history for New Zealand? The battle for a place in the ICC Champions Trophy final promises to be a thrilling one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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