After defeating South Africa in the semi-final of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Wednesday, former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson lauded opener Rachin Ravindra's exceptional performance in the match.

Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson struck commanding centuries as New Zealand hammered South Africa by 50 runs to set up a summit clash with India in the Champions Trophy.

New Zealand beat South Africa in the second semi final of the Champions Trophy to qualify for the summit clash against India. Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson were heroes for the Kiwis in their clinical show in Lahore.

Brilliant centuries from Kane Williamson (102) and Rachin Ravindra (108), combined with exceptional bowling performances from skipper Mitchell Santner (3/43) and Glenn Phillips (2/27), propelled New Zealand to a thumping 50-run win over South Africa in NZ vs SA Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal in Lahore on Wednesday,

New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs to advance to the final of the Champions Trophy 2025. They will now face India in Dubai on Sunday (March 9). Earlier in the innings, centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson powered New Zealand to a big total of 362 for 6 -- the highest in Champions Trophy history -- against South Africa in the second semifinal at the Gaddafi Stadium.

Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson struck brilliant centuries as New Zealand posted the highest-ever Champions Trophy total of 362-6 in their semi-final against South Africa in Lahore on Wednesday. Australia posted the previous highest Champions Trophy total with a successful chase of 356-5 against England in the group stage,