New Zealand smash Champions Trophy record in semi-final encounter against South Africa
New Zealand’s 362/6 broke the record for the highest-ever total in ICC Men’s Champions Trophy in Lahore.
Incidentally, the previous record for the highest total in tournament history had been set at the same venue during a group stage encounter between Australia and England on 22nd February.
This was also the third-highest score in an ICC tournament event knockout fixture.
Highest totals in ICC Men's ODI Knockout games
| Total | Team | Opposition | Event | |
| 397/4 | India | New Zealand | Cricket World Cup 2023 Semi-Final | |
| 393/6 | New Zealand | West Indies | Cricket World Cup 2015 Quarter-Final | |
| 362/6 | New Zealand | South Africa | Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final | |
| 359/2 | Australia | India | Cricket World Cup 2003 Final | |
| 338/4 | Pakistan | India | Champions Trophy 2017 Final |
England had been powered to 351/8 by Ben Duckett’s exceptional 165 before Australia (356/5) chased it down after Josh Inglis (120*) hit a stunning hundred.
Huge knock from Kane Williamson | SA v NZ | Champions Trophy 2025
New Zealand’s record total of 362 was powered by sensational hundreds from Rachin Ravindra (108), and Kane Williamson (102). New Zealand were further boosted in the death by handy knocks from Glenn Phillips (49*) and Daryl Mitchell (49).
This was Ravindra’s fifth ODI ton, all of his centuries so far have come in the ICC Men’s ODI tournaments.
Highest successful chases in Men's ODI history
| Winning Score | Team | Opponent | Year |
| 438/9 | South Africa | Australia | 2006 |
| 372/6 | South Africa | Australia | 2016 |
| 364/4 | England | West Indies | 2019 |
| 362/1 | India | Australia | 2013 |
| 359/4 | England | Pakistan | 2019 |
While the chase is a tough ask for South Africa, they have history on their side, having previously chased targets in excess of 362 twice. These successful chases came in 2016 (when they chased down a target of 435, against Australia) and 2016 (372 against Australia).
No other side has successfully chased a target of over 361 in ODI history.
