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Champions Trophy 2025: Fastest Hundred & South Africa’s Heartbreak as New Zealand Seals Final Spot
New Zealand Triumphs Over South Africa in a High-Scoring ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final
The second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 witnessed an intense battle between New Zealand and South Africa at Lahore on Wednesday. This match not only delivered an exhilarating contest but also set multiple records in the tournament’s history.
Record-Breaking Match Aggregate in Champions Trophy
The clash between New Zealand and South Africa saw a total of 674 runs, making it the second-highest aggregate in Champions Trophy history. The highest match aggregate remains 707 runs between Australia and England at the same venue earlier in the tournament. This game also marked only the third instance of a 600-plus aggregate in an ICC ODI knockout match.
Highest Match Aggregates in ICC Champions Trophy History
| Aggregate | Fixture | Venue, Year |
|---|---|---|
| 707 | Australia vs England | Lahore, 2025 |
| 674 | New Zealand vs South Africa | Lahore, 2025 |
| 643 | India vs Sri Lanka | The Oval, 2017 |
| 642 | Afghanistan vs England | Lahore, 2025 |
| 636 | India vs South Africa | Cardiff, 2013 |
New Zealand Sets a New First Innings Total Record
New Zealand’s 362/6 is now the highest first innings total in the history of the Champions Trophy, surpassing England’s 351/8 against Australia earlier in this edition. This total also ranks as the third-highest ever in an ICC ODI tournament knockout match.
Highest First Innings Totals in Champions Trophy History
| Total | Team | Opponent | Venue, Year |
| 362/6 | New Zealand | South Africa | Lahore, 2025 SF |
| 351/8 | England | Australia | Lahore, 2025 |
| 347/4 | New Zealand | USA | The Oval, 2004 |
| 338/4 | Pakistan | India | The Oval, 2017 Final |
| 331/7 | India | South Africa | Cardiff, 2013 |
David Miller Blazes to the Fastest Hundred in Champions Trophy History
South African batter David Miller made history by smashing the fastest century in Champions Trophy history. He reached his hundred in just 67 balls, surpassing the previous record of 77 balls held by Virender Sehwag (2002) and Josh Inglis (2025).
Fastest Hundreds in ICC Champions Trophy History
| Balls | Player | Team | Opponent | Venue, Year |
| 67 | David Miller | South Africa | New Zealand | Lahore, 2025 |
| 77 | Virender Sehwag | India | England | Colombo RPS, 2002 |
| 77 | Josh Inglis | Australia | England | Lahore, 2025 |
| 80 | Shikhar Dhawan | India | South Africa | Cardiff, 2013 |
| 87 | Tillakaratne Dilshan | Sri Lanka | South Africa | Centurion, 2009 |
New Zealand’s Dominance in Pakistan and Their Journey to the Final
With this win, New Zealand registered their seventh consecutive ODI victory in Pakistan, equaling India’s streak from 2006-2008. This victory also secured New Zealand’s third Champions Trophy final appearance, tying them with the West Indies. Only India has played more finals in the tournament’s history (five appearances).
South Africa’s Ongoing Semifinal Struggles in ICC ODI Tournaments
South Africa suffered their ninth semi-final defeat in 11 attempts in ICC ODI tournaments. Their only two successful outings were the 1998 Champions Trophy victory and the tied 1999 World Cup semi-final against Australia.
Multiple Individual Hundreds in a Single Champions Trophy Match
For the first time in Champions Trophy history, three individual centuries were recorded in a single match. Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson each scored centuries for New Zealand, while David Miller achieved his record-breaking ton for South Africa.
Multiple Individual Hundreds in Champions Trophy History
| 100s | Players | Team | Opponent | Venue, Year |
| 2 | Virender Sehwag & Sourav Ganguly | India | England | Colombo RPS, 2002 |
| 2 | Chris Gayle & Dwayne Bravo | West Indies | England | Ahmedabad, 2006 |
| 2 | Ricky Ponting & Shane Watson | Australia | England | Centurion, 2009 SF |
| 2 | Shakib Al Hasan & Mahmudullah | Bangladesh | New Zealand | Cardiff, 2017 |
| 2 | Will Young & Tom Latham | New Zealand | Pakistan | Karachi, 2025 |
| 3 | Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson & David Miller | New Zealand & South Africa | Lahore, 2025 SF |
New Zealand’s powerful performance and South Africa’s fighting spirit made the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 a historic encounter. As New Zealand advances to the final, they aim to add another major ICC trophy to their collection.
Check out our detailed analysis of New Zealand’s Road to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final.
