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Ravindra, Williamson centuries lift New Zealand to colossal 362 against South Africa

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Scintillating centuries from Rachin Ravindra (108) and Kane Williamson (102) have propelled New Zealand to an imposing 362 for 6 against South Africa in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy

South Africa need a record-breaking chase to book a spot in the final. The highest target successfully chased in a men's ODI knockout match is 326, by India against England in the 2002 NatWest final.

Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips made 49 runs each as well after the Black Caps opted to bat first in Lahore on Wednesday to set up a final with India.

Ravindra made his fifth ODI hundred - all of them at ICC events - and added 164 off 154 balls for the second wicket with Kane Williamson.

Lungi Ngidi grabbed 3 for 72 while Kagiso Rabada bagged 2-70 for the Proteas, while all other bowlers virtually proved to be ineffective and expensive against the New Zealand batsmen.

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