Their bowling attacks are similarly matched but the difference could come in the spin department, where New Zealand look stronger

After going through all the tangled scheduling, New Zealand returns to its recent favorite venue in Pakistan when it takes on South Africa in the second semifinal of the Champions Trophy in Lahore on Wednesday.

New Zealand bring "positive emotions" on their return to Lahore for the Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa after good results during the Pakistan tri-series, coach Gary Stead said on Tuesday.

Both South Africa and New Zealand have won the ICC Champions Trophy (ICC Knockout Trophy) once each in 1998 and 2000 respectively

South Africa vs New Zealand Semi-Final Date and Time, Live Streaming, Telecast, Head to Head, Playing XI Prediction, Gaddafi Stadium, Pitch Report: South Africa face New Zealand in their semifinal match at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday.

Team news, pitch report and match prediction for New Zealand v South Africa Champions Trophy Tips as Ed Hawkins finds the best cricket tips

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the ICC Champions Trophy, Match 14 (Semi Final 2) - South Africa vs New Zealand, to be played on the 5th of March at the Gaddafi Stadium,

New Zealand will take on South Africa in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy on March 5. The match will be played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. This clash is a defining moment for both teams as they look to break their jinx of underachieving in big tournaments.

New Zealand go into their Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa in Lahore on Wednesday buoyed by beating the Proteas at the same venue in a tri-series last month. The Black Caps lost to India in their final Group A match on Sunday in Dubai but Tom Latham said it would have no bearing on the encounter for a place in the final.