India, March 6 -- South Africa's campaign in the Champions Trophy 2025 came to a heartbreaking end with a 50-run defeat against New Zealand in the semi-final. Despite a scintillating century from David Miller, the Proteas fell short in their pursuit of a record 362-run target, crashing out of the tournament in Lahore. However, it was not just the loss that sparked the age-old debate of Proteas failing in the knock-outs; former cricketer Herschelle Gibbs made a rather unusual remark, dismissing Miller's late surge as insignificant.

New Zealand, riding on centuries from Rachin Ravindra (108) and Kane Williamson (102), set a daunting 362 on the board, the highest-ever total in Champions Trophy history. South Africa's response was far from i...