Aiden Markram to play for South Africa, Nathan Smith in for Kyle Jamieson for New Zealand
SA vs NZ Predicted Playing 11 Today Match, Semi-Final Champions Trophy 2025: With India waiting in the final, South Africa and New Zealand will lock horns in Lahore top see who joins them in the summit clash in Dubai. The Proteas remain unbeaten in the tournament with 2 wins while New Zealand’s perfect record was blighted by India in the last Group A clash on Sunday. South Africa might have an edge in the match with their deep batting lineup expected to fire in the high-scoring Lahore pitch. New Zealand, meanwhile, will have to adjust to the Pakistan pitches after playing on the sluggish Dubai surface against India last week. Aiden Markram to play South Africa had been sweating over the fitness of Aiden Markram who had injured his right hamstring against England last week. They had also George Linde as a cover for the injured star but in a big relief for the Proteas camp, Markram was declared fit and available for selection for the crucial encounter against the Kiwis. Story continues below this …

