The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that fans attending the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand in Lahore will receive free iftar boxes. The match is scheduled for March 5 at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium. Similar to previous initiatives by the ICC in Dubai, the PCB will offer complimentary iftar boxes—including dates, juice, and a mini pizza—to ticket-holding spectators, aiming to enrich the matchday experience by allowing fans to break their fast while enjoying the game.
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In the other semi-final, India defeated Australia to secure a spot in the final. After Australia won the toss and chose to bat, their innings, led by a promising performance from Travis Head, was curtailed by Mohammad Shami and India’s effective spin attack, which restricted Australia to a total of 264. In response, India successfully chased the target, with Virat Kohli playing a crucial role by scoring 89 off 98 balls, even though they faced a few setbacks such as the early loss of Shubman Gill.
The winner of the South Africa vs. New Zealand semi-final will face India in the final, which will now be held in Dubai following India’s win over Australia.
