New Zealand bring "positive emotions" on their return to Lahore for the Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa after good results during the Pakistan tri-series, coach Gary Stead said on Tuesday.

After going through all the tangled scheduling, New Zealand returns to its recent favorite venue in Pakistan when it takes on South Africa in the second semifinal of the Champions Trophy in Lahore on Wednesday.

Final of the Champions Trophy 2025 between South Africa and New Zealand will take place at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore Wednesday, March 5 at 2:30 PM. Two champion teams will go head-to-head in what promises to be a thrilling contest.