SA vs NZ, 2nd Semi-Final: What will be the impact of Lahore, what will happen if the match is canceled due to rain? Learn everything

South Africa vs New Zealand, 2nd Semi-Final: On Wednesday, Caravan will once again reach Lahore in Pakistan where South Africa will face New Zealand in the second semi -finals. While South Africa was a table topper in Group B, Group A New Zealand was in second place. South Africa has traveled from Karachi to Dubai and then Lahore in three days. In fact, the first semi-final was to be held in Dubai and it was not decided whether Australia would be in front of India or if South Africa had been on number-2, then they would face South Africa, so both Australia and South Africa had reached Dubai. But when it was decided that India would face Australia, South Africa left Dubai for Lahore.

South Africa has so far defeated Afghanistan and England in this competition, while their match against Australia was rained. On the other hand, New Zealand had so far defeated Pakistan and Bangladesh while they had lost against India.

How much is the power

South Africa has not defeated New Zealand in knock-out in ICC tournament yet, South Africa and New Zealand have clashed in the ICC ODI tournament 11 times so far, where New Zealand has won 7 times, then South Africa has been the winner 4 times, if we talk about the Champions Trophy, then the account is equal – New Zealand won in the 2006 Champions Trophy, then South Africa won in 2009.

But when it comes to the knockout matches of the ICC ODI tournament, New Zealand is heavy here. In the ICC ODI World Cup, these two teams have clashed twice in knock-out matches, where for the first time New Zealand defeated South Africa by 49 runs in the 2011 quarterfinals. So in the semi -finals of the 2015 ODI World Cup, South Africa lost to New Zealand by six wickets in a thrilling match.

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Pitch Report)

Even though South Africa had to travel from Karachi to Dubai and then Lahore in three days, he would like to play here. The reason for this is the Lahore’s Pata Pitch which is no less than paradise for batsmen, the strong and powerful batting line up of South Africa makes them strong contenders on this.

The biggest chase in the history of this competition was seen in Lahore itself when Australia had made 356 in response to England’s 351 runs. New Zealand will also be happy that the pitch of Lahore is more favorable for their batsmen. The importance of the toss increases here because Shabnam is expected after the evening and if Shabnam comes then it is natural for the bowlers to be disturbed.

How will the weather be in Lahore?

There has been a rain crisis in the matches played in Pakistan, but the possibility of rain has been reduced in this match. The possibility of rain here is negligible. The temperature in the day is estimated to be 22 degrees Celsius. There will be 47% moisture in the atmosphere. At the same time, the wind is likely to run at a speed of 19 km per hour.

Potential South Africa playing XI (South Africa Probable XI)

The picture about the injury to Aden Marrakram is not yet clear whether he will be able to fit before the match. George Linde has been included as his cover. However, South African captains Tembba Bavuma and Tony de Georgi are now fully fit.

Ryan Ricelleton, Temba Bavuma (Captain), Rasi Van Dar Dushe, Aden Marks/Triston Stabs, Henrik Klassen, David Miller, Marco Janson, Vian Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Angidi

Potential New Zealand XI (New Zealand Probable XI)

Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Darill Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Philips, Michael Bracewell, Michel Santner (Captain), Kyle Zamison, Mat Henry, William O’Rurk

What will happen if the match is canceled due to rain (what will happen if the match is canceled due to rain)

Let us know that the ICC has kept the reserve day for semifiles and finals. In such a situation, if it rains during the match and the match is not fully matched, then the match will start from there on Reserve Day, where the match was stopped due to rain. If it rains on the day of Reserve Day and the match has to be canceled, then the team, which is on the top of the group stage, will qualify in the final. That is, if the rain spoiled the fun of the match, then the team that is on the top in Group B, South Africa will get a chance to play the final on the basis of points tables. But the ICC will make every effort that both teams can play at least 25-25 overs in the match so that the result of the match can be taken under the Duckworth Lewis Rules.