NZ vs SA: Ravindra, Williamson's tons and Mithcell's finishing touches help Kiwis post 362 runs

In the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 against South Africa, New Zealand posted a total of 362 runs. Here is all you need to know (Pics: X/AFP/File Pic)

Updated On: 2025-03-05 06:18 PM IST

Compiled by : Sujay Shivalkar

Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson (Pic: X/@ICC)
Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson (Pic: X/@ICC)
Having won the toss in the Champions Trophy 2025, New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner elected to bat first against South Africa

Having won the toss in the Champions Trophy 2025, New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner elected to bat first against South Africa

Opening the innings for New Zealand, Will Young departed early after smashing 3 fours. His knock ended with 21 runs which came in 23 deliveries

After the opener's departure, fellow opening batsman Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson made sure to keep New Zealand's innings steady. The lefty-righty duo milked over 100 runs

Having faced 101 deliveries, Rachin Ravindra smashed 108 runs. His innings was laced with 13 fours and 1 six

Premier batsman Kane Williamson, too, played a supportive role. He delivered a knock of 102 runs which came in 94 balls including 10 fours and 2 sixes

South Africa's lead pacer Kagiso Rabada bagged two wickets by conceding 70 runs in 10 overs. Fellow pacer, Lungi Ngidi claimed three wickets. Wiaan Mulder registered one wicket to his name. Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj and Aiden Markram went wicketless in the Champions Trophy 2025 match against New Zealand

Soon after the key wickets, Daryl Mitchell gave the finishing touches. Facing 37 balls, the right-hander smashed 49 runs including 4 fours and 1 six. Later, Glenn Phillips, too, played an unbeaten knock of 49 runs off just 27 deliveries which was laced with 6 fours and 1 six. New Zealand was able to post a gigantic target of 363 runs for the loss of six wickets

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