New Zealand script history, register highest-ever total in ICC Champions Trophy

The New Zealand National Cricket Team achieved a massive feat in the history of the ICC Champions Trophy. The Mitchell Santner-led side posted the highest-ever total in the competition across all the editions, as they posted a score of 362 runs.

The New Zealand National Cricket Team achieved the feat in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against the South Africa National Cricket Team. The match between the two teams is taking place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday (5th March).

Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson slam brutal centuries to set the platform for New Zealand in the semifinal of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

The New Zealand National Cricket Team came up with a magnificent effort with the bat after winning the toss. The Black Caps lost Will Young (21) early, but Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson took the game away from the South Africa National Cricket Team with their dominating partnership.

Both Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson slammed brutal centuries and added 164 runs for the second wicket. While the opening batter ended with an innings of 108 runs off 101 balls, the former skipper played a brilliant innings of 102 runs off 94 balls, hitting his 48th International century.

Daryl Mitchell, and Glenn Phillips finish innings on high for New Zealand in the semi-final against South Africa

Daryl Mitchell, after that, also came up with the brutal hand as he hit a quick-fire 49 runs off 37 balls. His effort was bettered by Glenn Phillips, who ensured that the New Zealand National Cricket ended their innings on high. He played a vital innings of unbeaten 49 runs off 27 balls, hitting 6 fours and 1 six.

Thanks to their brilliant effort with the bat, New Zealand National Cricket Team posted a massive total of 362 runs on board. Lungi Ngidi picked three wickets for the South Africa National Cricket Team as all the pacers had an economy of over 7 in their respective spells.

With a total of 362 runs, the New Zealand National Cricket Team set a world record for posting the highest total. The Black Caps broke Australia's record of 356 runs, which came during the ongoing edition against England at the same venue in Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Highest team total in the Champions Trophy, the Kiwis go past Australia's record of 356 runs against England

Highest team total in the Champions Trophy

362 - New Zealand vs South Africa, 2025

356 - Australia vs England, 2025

351 - England vs Australia, 2025

347 - New Zealand vs USA, 2004

338 - Pakistan vs India, 2017

331 - India vs South Africa, 2013

New Zealand National Cricket Team would be eager to defend the target and move into the final. The winner of the ongoing semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be playing India National Cricket Team at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (9th March). The Rohit Sharma-led side beat Australia in the first semi-final of the tournament.

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