New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra calls the Dubai pitch an unknown, emphasizing adaptability as crucial for the upcoming match.

New Zealand will take on India in the final of the Champions Trophy after centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson saw them outmuscle South Africa in their Lahore semi-final.The Black Caps piled on the pressure with a new tournament-record score of 362-6,

Only twice has a higher target been successfully chased in ODIs -- both by South Africa -- but this time it was not to be as the Proteas were restricted to 312 for 9 in pursuit of the record target, despite a scintillating century from David Miller (100 not out off 67 balls) and fighting fifties by Rassie van der Dussen (69) and skipper Temba Bavuma (56).

New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs in the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy on Wednesday to secure their place in Sunday's final against India. Electing to bat, New Zealand racked up a tournament record 362-6 riding scintillating hundreds by Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson at the Gaddafi Stadium.

Centuries from batting sensation Rachin Ravindra and the ever reliable Kane Williamson powered New Zealand into the Champions Trophy final with a resounding 50-run win over South Africa in the second semifinal on Wednesday.

New Zealand has stormed into the Champions Trophy final after a dominant 50-run victory over South Africa in Lahore. Centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson powered the Kiwis to victory. Now,