In the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 match against South Africa, New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner has won the toss and elected to bat first.

The winner of the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final two between New Zealand and South Africa, will later lock horns with unbeaten Team India in the finals of the marquee event. Ahead of the match, South Africa will heavily rely on their batting department, especially, swashbuckling Heinrich Klassen to deliver a performance with the willow.