New Zealand vs South Africa Head to Head in Champions Trophy and ODI Cricket
In One Day Internationals (ODIs), South Africa and New Zealand have played 73 matches; South Africa leads with 42 wins, New Zealand has 26, and 5 matches ended without a result. In the ICC Champions Trophy, they have faced each other twice, each team winning once, reflecting an evenly balanced record in this tournament.
New Zealand and South Africa are set to clash in the Champions Trophy semi-final in Lahore. Both teams aim to secure their first ICC limited-overs title since the late 1990s.
Historically, South Africa has dominated their ODI encounters, winning 42 out of 73 matches, while New Zealand has secured 26 victories; 5 matches ended without a result. In Champions Trophy history, their head-to-head record stands at 1-1.
In their most recent encounter on February 10, 2025, New Zealand chased down South Africa's 304/6 to win by six wickets in Lahore. This victory has boosted New Zealand's confidence ahead of the semi-final.
As both teams prepare for this crucial match, fans anticipate a thrilling contest between these cricketing powerhouses.
NZ vs SA Head-to-Head in ODI Cricket: A Rivalry of Close Encounters
New Zealand and South Africa have played 73 ODI matches against each other. Out of these, New Zealand has won 26 games, while South Africa has emerged victorious 42 times. Five matches ended without a result.
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | No Result | Tied | Home Won | Away Won | Neutral Won |
| New Zealand | 73 | 26 | 42 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 9 |
| South Africa | 73 | 42 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 12 | 13 |
New Zealand vs South Africa in Champions Trophy: Past Clashes and Stats
South Africa and New Zealand have met twice in ICC Champions Trophy tournaments. Each team has won one match, making their head-to-head record evenly balanced at 1-1.
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | No Result/Abandoned |
| South Africa | 3 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
South Africa and New Zealand have faced each other in the ICC Champions Trophy across different seasons. In the 2006 edition, New Zealand secured a dominant victory, defeating South Africa by 87 runs.
However, South Africa bounced back in the 2009 tournament, winning by 5 wickets. Their head-to-head record in the Champions Trophy remains balanced, with each team winning one match.
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