New Zealand vs South Africa: Ravindra’s Century Powers Kiwis to Final Amid Proteas Meltdown
New Zealand vs South Africa: New Zealand bulldozed South Africa by 50 runs in a Champions Trophy semifinal that had everything—fiery centuries, dropped catches, and a Proteas collapse so brutal it broke the internet. Rachin Ravindra’s masterclass (118 off 95) and Glenn Phillips’ late blitz (47* off 18) lifted NZ to 320/6 before South Africa’s chase imploded at 270. Here’s how the drama unfolded in a match that broke records and South African hearts.
New Zealand vs South Africa: Rachin Ravindra’s Redemption Arc: From Flop to Hero
The Stats Don’t Lie:
- 118 runs: Ravindra’s maiden ODI century.
- 10 fours, 5 sixes: Demolished Rabada & Co.
- Dropped on 23: Bavuma spilled a sitter at mid-off, sealing SA’s fate.
Ravindra, who averaged 12 in the group stage, silenced critics with a knock blending elegance and rage. Partnering with Kane Williamson (76 off 82), he rebuilt after NZ slumped to 45/2. Post-match, he grinned: “Guess I saved my best for the big stage.”
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Phillips’ Final Over Rampage: 24 Runs!
With SA’s death bowling in shambles, Glenn Phillips turned Anrich Nortje’s 49th over into a meme reel:
- 6, 4, 4, 6, 4: Nortje’s figures? 0/78 in 9 overs.
- Social Media Roasts: “Nortje needs a hug… and a new spell.”
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South Africa’s Chase: Miller’s Grit, Bavuma’s Blunder
Miller’s Lone Fight
David Miller smashed 89 off 67, but support vanished:
- Bavuma (12): Chased a wide Southee delivery, nicking to Latham.
- Markram (31): Run out after a mix-up with Miller.
- Klaasen (5): Trapped LBW by Santner’s arm ball.
The Collapse
From 190/5 to 270 all out in 8 overs:
- Southee’s 4/43: Cleaned up tailenders with lethal yorkers.
- Santner’s 3/52: Outfoxed Mulder and Maharaj.
Miller’s dismissal (caught at deep mid-wicket) ended SA’s faint hopes. “We choked… again,” tweeted a fan.
Viral Moments & Meme Madness
- Bavuma’s Drop: GIFs of his facepalm hit 1M+ retweets.
- Rabada’s Fury: Kicked the stumps after Phillips’ sixes.
- #ProteasFire: SA fans roasted their team’s “curse.”
Expert Take: “NZ’s Depth Frightening”
- Al Jazeera: “Ravindra and Phillips proved NZ’s bench strength is unmatched.”
- The Guardian: “SA’s mental block in knockouts remains their kryptonite.”
Final Showdown: NZ vs ???
New Zealand await India. Williamson warned: “We’re peaking at the right time.”
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