New Zealand set a new Champions Trophy record by scoring 362 runs in the semi-final against South Africa. This score is the third-highest in ICC tournament knockouts, following notable matches in ODI history. While South Africa has successfully chased similar targets before, the challenge remains significant.
In a remarkable performance, New Zealand set a new Champions Trophy record by scoring 362 runs in their semi-final match against South Africa. This surpassed the previous tournament record established earlier during a group stage match between Australia and England on February 22. Notably, this total ranks as the third-highest in the history of ICC tournament knockout fixtures.
The highest totals recorded in ICC Men’s ODI knockout games feature New Zealand prominently: 397/4 by India against New Zealand in the Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-final; 393/6 by New Zealand against the West Indies in the 2015 quarter-final; and now, 362/6 by New Zealand versus South Africa in the 2025 semi-final. Additional benchmarks include 359/2 by Australia against India in the 2003 final and 338/4 by Pakistan against India in the 2017 Champions Trophy final.
Ben Duckett’s spectacular innings of 165 propelled England to a total of 351/8 against Australia, who successfully chased it with a score of 356/5, featuring Josh Inglis’s unbeaten 120. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s innings in the semi-final was bolstered by stellar performances from Rachin Ravindra (108) and Kane Williamson (102), along with late contributions from Glenn Phillips (49*) and Daryl Mitchell (49).
Rachin Ravindra achieved his fifth ODI century, marking an impressive track record, as all his centuries have been scored during ICC Men’s ODI tournaments. In terms of successful chases, South Africa holds the record for the highest runs chased in ODI history, having previously accomplished this feat twice: 438/9 against Australia in 2006 and 372/6 in another match against Australia in 2016.
Both records highlight South Africa’s potential in chasing high targets, with no other teams successfully surpassing 361 in ODI history beyond these instances. While the challenge remains daunting for South Africa against New Zealand’s high score, their historical success in chasing large targets offers some optimism for the upcoming match.
New Zealand’s achievement in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy, where they posted a tournament record 362 runs, underscores their formidable strength in knockout matches. This accomplishment positions them notably within ICC tournament history, attracting attention to their stellar players like Ravindra and Williamson. As South Africa prepares for the chase, their historical capability of overcoming such targets adds an intriguing layer of competition to the match.
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