The road to the final is almost complete! One last battle remains to determine who will join India in the Champions Trophy 2025 Final! It’s time for a high-voltage clash between two teams desperate to etch their name in history – South Africa and New Zealand!
Both teams have fought tooth and nail to reach this stage, and now it’s win or go home! The pressure is at its peak, and fans across the world are ready for an absolute thriller!
If you’re new to this contest, don’t worry, just check the announcement blog or participate by reading this blog 🔽
⚡ Who Will Emerge Victorious?
It all comes down to this! Two teams, one final spot, and everything on the line.
🔸 Will South Africa overcome their ICC knockout demons and book their ticket to the final?
🔹 Or will New Zealand once again prove why they are the most consistent team in world cricket?
This is a battle of skill, mentality, and hunger for glory. One team will move forward, the other will head home. One team will move forward, the other will head home. Who are you backing? 🏏🔥
Just the team name (New Zealand or South Africa). No extra text allowed!
🏏 Contest Rules
✅ One entry per person – Multiple entries = Disqualification 🚫
✅ Deadline: Predictions must be submitted before match start – March 5, 2025, at 2:30 PM (UTC) ⏳
✅ No edits allowed – Your first comment is final!
✅ Strict format: Only the team name (New Zealand or South Africa) – no extra text!
Example for prediction comment:
1️⃣ South Africa
Remember: No extra text in your prediction comment, just the name of the team you think will win.
I’m tagging all the participants so you don’t miss out on making your predictions! 🏏 Tag your friends and let’s make this contest even more exciting! 🎉
🏏 How Did They Get Here?
South Africa – The Unfinished Story!
The Proteas have been sensational in this tournament, showcasing their dominant bowling attack and aggressive batting lineup. Their biggest strength? Pace and Power!
🔹 Key Players So Far:
- Kagiso Rabada – The leader of the pace attack, striking in crucial moments!
- Aiden Markram – Mr. Consistency in the middle order.
- Ryan Rickelton – The explosive opener who can change the game in the powerplay.
🚨 Path to the Semi-Finals:
✅ Defeated Afghanistan by 107 runs
❌ Match abandoned against Australia
✅ Won against England to secure qualification
Can South Africa finally break their ICC knockout curse and march into the final?
New Zealand – The Silent Killers!
You never count out the Black Caps! They might not make the loudest noise, but their performances speak for themselves. Having been runners-up in the last two ODI World Cups, New Zealand is desperate to cross the final hurdle this time.
🔹 Key Players So Far:
- Matt Henry – The right-arm magician who thrives in crunch games.
- Kane Williamson – The ultimate calm leader, guiding his team with experience.
- Rachin Ravindra – The young star who has stunned everyone with his all-round brilliance.
🚨 Path to the Semi-Finals:
✅ Defeated Pakistan in a dominant performance
✅ Outplayed Bangladesh to continue their streak
❌ Lost to India but still qualified with higher points
Will New Zealand take another step towards their long-awaited ICC title, or will they face heartbreak once again?
🔥 What’s At Stake?
A spot in the Champions Trophy 2025 Final! The winner will face India in the grand finale, while the loser’s journey ends here.
🏆 HEAD-TO-HEAD IN ICC KNOCKOUTS
- 2011 World Cup Quarter-Final – South Africa lost to New Zealand
- 2015 World Cup Semi-Final – South Africa heartbreak as Grant Elliott's heroics sealed victory for New Zealand
- 2019 World Cup – South Africa lost again to New Zealand in a crucial group stage game
This time, South Africa will be seeking revenge, while New Zealand will aim to continue their dominance over the Proteas in ICC knockouts.
🏆 Winner & Prize Distribution
Special thanks to @hivepakistan and @talesfrmthecrypt for sponsoring this contest and making it possible! The top predictor will take home:
🥇 1st Place (Highest Score): 100 Hive & 10 PAKX
🎯 In case of a tie: the prize will be equally split among top scorers.
It’s time to make your predictions! Drop your match predictions in the comments below and stay in the contest leaderboard!
Who do you think will win the semi-final and reach the final? 🏆
🚀 The pressure is on, the moment is huge – IT’S SHOWTIME!