New Zealand smash South Africa to set up Champions Trophy final with India
Briefly

New Zealand triumphed over South Africa in the Champions Trophy semi-final with a score of 362 for six, thanks to centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson. They set a tournament record and effectively defended it, winning by 50 runs. Ravindra scored 108 and Williamson 102, creating a formidable partnership. Mitchell Santner led the bowling attack with three wickets, helping keep South Africa to 312 runs. New Zealand will now face India in the final, marking a repeat of their encounter in the 2000 final, which they won. The final will take place in Dubai due to India's political scenario with Pakistan.
New Zealand's impressive performance with centuries from Ravindra and Williamson led to a substantial semi-final victory over South Africa, setting up a final against India.
Mitchell Santner's leadership and bowlers' clinical execution sealed New Zealand's semi-final win, allowing them to secure their place against India in the Champions Trophy final.
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