SA VS NZ (Clock): Mitchell Santner cleans Rassie van der Dussen with a jaffa in Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal

New Zealand hammer Mitchell Sandner handed over a moment that changes the game to Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal against South Africarejection Rassie van der Dussen with a delivery peach. With Proteas chasing a terrible target of 363, Van der Dussen seemed firm in the crease, anchoring his team. However, Santner’s splendor with the ball turned the tide to New Zealand’s favor.

A lethal tradition ends the resistance of Rassie van der Dussen

The dismissal came to the 27th, when Santner pushed a tradition that fell before he straightened abruptly after pitching. Van der Dussen, who had come until then, tried to work the ball towards the foot, but fully showed the line. His bat ended very early and the ball fell beyond his defense, hitting the middle log. It was a dream tradition for every spinner -sharp, precise and timed perfect to break the opposition momentum.

Van der Dussen was a crucial part of South Africa’s order and his wicket sent a wave of celebration through the New Zealand camp. Kiwis, led by Captain Santner, was a tight bowling pressure and strategic field positioning.

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South Africa in deep problems

With the dismissal of Van der Dussen, South Africa was in a deep problem, losing their eighth wicket on the 218-Run mark in the 40th. With the need for rhythm climbing and Wickets, Proteas’s hopes of reaching the final fade quickly.

Santner, who was already economical throughout his spell, presented him because he is one of the best spreads on the white ball cricket. His ability to export and deceive the pressure strokes was in full appearance, making life difficult for the middle class of South Africa.

As the game moved to the final Overs, New Zealand had a steady handle in the process and was up to the lower class of South Africa to produce something great to maintain their hopes of the title alive.

Here’s the video:

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