Mitchell Santner, the captain of New Zealand, set an example by collecting three vital wickets against South Africa to lead his team to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. On Sunday, they will play India in Dubai (beginning at 9am GMT). Rassie van der Dussen and Temba Bavuma had a powerful hundred-run stand for the second wicket, giving South Africa the appearance of posing a threat to New Zealand's massive 362/6 total. 

Then Santner got involved, removing both of them plus Heinrich Klaasen (caught by Matt Henry) to leave the Proteas with an uphill struggle. Despite David Miller's best efforts, coming in at No 6 and top-scoring with 100, South Africa finished on 312/9 - meaning the Black Caps won by 50 runs. Henry had taken the first wicket of the innings, luring opener Ryan Rickelton to play to Michael Bracewell for 17.