Follow UsOn the back of Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson’s stellar century, New Zealand got themselves to 362/6 against South Africa in the second semi-final on March 5 (Wednesday). It was the highest-ever team total in Champions Trophy history, as the Black Caps went past Australia’s 356/5, which they set a few weeks ago.
362/6 - New Zealand vs South Africa, Lahore, 2025*
356/5 - Australia vs England, Lahore, 2025
351/8 - England vs Australia, Lahore, 2025
347/4 - New Zealand vs USA, The Oval, 2004
338/4 - Pakistan vs India, The Oval, 2017
In the process, Williamson also managed to hit his third consecutive century against South Africa in ODIs, becoming the first-ever player to notch that feat against the Proteas. Not just that, it was also the third-highest total in an ICC ODI event in the knockouts, surpassing Australia’s 359/2 in the 2003 ODI World Cup final.
397/4 - India vs New Zealand, Mumbai, 2023
393/6 - New Zealand vs West Indies, Wellington, 2015
362/6 - New Zealand vs South Africa, Lahore, 2025*
359/2 - Australia vs India, Johannesburg, 2003
338/4 - Pakistan vs India, The Oval, 2017
New Zealand’s batter also scored 43 boundaries, the second-most in Champions Trophy history, only behind Australia’s 45, which they scored in that sensational run chase in Lahore.
45 - AUS vs ENG, Lahore, 2025
43 - NZ vs SA, Lahore, 2025*
40 - NZ vs USA, The Oval, 2004
39 - IND vs SA, Cardiff, 2013
39 - IND vs SL, The Oval, 2017
39 - NZ vs AUS, Birmingham, 2017
At the mid-innings break, New Zealand opener Ravindra spoke about the innings, stating that it was a struggle for him while Williamson was smashing them.
"I guess it was the partnerships, Young and Kane helped me get through the ebbs and flows, at times my timing isn't so great, but KW helped me get through that phase. At times, the ball held a bit and the bowlers also bowled good lines and lengths," Ravindra said.