Tim Southee explained how Kiwi youngster Rachin Ravindra wasn't in the scheme of things until a Kane Williamson injury opened the door for him at the ODI WC.

Rachin smashed his fifth ICC ton in the game against South Africa to help New Zealand get into the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson struck commanding centuries as New Zealand hammered South Africa by 50 runs to set up a summit clash with India in the Champions Trophy.

Centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson, followed by vital cameos from Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips powered New Zealand to 362 for 6 against South Africa in the second semifinal of the Champions Trophy.

Kane Williamson stressed New Zealand must take lessons from their group-stage defeat by India when they meet again in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday. New Zealand cruised into the Dubai showdown with a convincing 50-run win over South Africa in their semifinal in Lahore as Williamson and Rachin Ravindra hit hundreds.

New Zealand booked their place in the final of the Champions Trophy against India after a 50-run victory over South Africa.

New Zealand batter is looking forward to the big final against India in Dubai where he expects a great atmosphere

After defeating South Africa in the semi-final of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Wednesday, former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson lauded opener Rachin Ravindra's exceptional performance in the match.