Lahore, March 6 -- After defeating South Africa in the semi-final of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Wednesday, former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson lauded opener Rachin Ravindra's exceptional performance in the match.

Rachin was awarded the Player of the Match in the semi-final clash against the Proteas at Lahore's Gadaffi Stadium on Wednesday. The left-hand batter slammed 108 runs off 101 balls, which was laced with 13 boundaries and one maximum in his innings.

Rachin and Williamson built a magnificent partnership of 164 runs from 154 balls before the southpaw was sent back to the pavilion after a marvelous century on the bowling of right-arm seamer Kagiso Rabada in the 34th over.

Williamson also scored a hundred befor...