Black Caps at Champions Trophy 2025

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The story so far

Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson was ruled out of the Champions Trophy with right foot pain from a warm-up match in Karachi, and Kyle Jamieson was called up to replace him.18 Feb 2025 New Zealand then beat Bangladesh by five wickets in Rawalpindi to secure a semi-final place, with Rachin Ravindra scoring a century in the chase of Bangladesh's 236 for nine.25 Feb 2025 In the semi-final in Lahore, New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs, with centuries from Ravindra and Kane Williamson and bowling support from Mitchell Santner.5 Mar 2025 That win sent the Black Caps through to the final against India.5 Mar 2025

Latest

New Zealand have reached the Champions Trophy final after beating South Africa by 50 runs in Lahore.5 Mar 2025

What's next

New Zealand will face India in the Champions Trophy final.5 Mar 2025

Key moments

  1. Lockie Ferguson ruled out; Kyle Jamieson called up as replacement
  2. Rachin Ravindra century helps beat Bangladesh by five wickets
  3. Ravindra and Williamson centuries power 50-run win over South Africa

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  • Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times3
  • RNZRNZ3
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