RSA vs NZ: Semifinal: The second semi -final of the Champions Trophy is being played in Lahore. The teams of South Africa and New Zealand are face to face in this match. However, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has decided to bat first after winning the toss. New Zealand team captained by Mitchell Santner has landed in their playing XI without any change.
What did New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner say?
Mitchell Santner said that we will win the toss and bat first. This wicket looks good, as well as looking dry. I am proud to captain my country, we have played good cricket. We have landed in our playing eleven without any change. Although we did not play well in the last match, but on this ground we played good cricket in the Tri-Series. We will try to play good cricket and put the opposing team under pressure.
What did South African captain say?
At the same time, South Africa captain Tamba Bavuma said that we wanted to bat first, but do not care much about bowling first. Our bowlers will have to bowl well. Apart from this, the batsmen will have to do their work well. I have returned to the playing XI, feeling better than before. Our final and semi -finals have not been good in the final, but we have learned from our mistakes. Our team is full of confidence. We are taking this match just like a normal match, not like a semi -final or final …
New Zealand’s playing XI-
Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Derryl Michel, Tom Latham (wicket -keeper), Glenn Philips, Michael Bracewell, Michel Santner (Captain), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamison and William Verorke
South Africa’s playing XI-
Ryan Ricelton, Temba Bavuma (Captain), Rasi Van Der Dusen, Aden Markram, Heinrich Klassen (wicketkeeper), David Miller, Vian Mulder, Marco Johnson, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi
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