Lahore, March 5 -- New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first against South Africa in the second semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Wednesday. The pitch at the venue has been conducive to high-scoring encounters, with a hard and flat surface complemented by a fresh covering of grass. According to experts Bazid Khan and Dale Steyn, the conditions will aid batsmen, while the extra bounce may provide some assistance to the tall pacers on both sides. Bowlers will need to be precise with their line and length, as the surface is tailor-made for batting. "We are going to have a bat first. It looks like a good wicket, a bit dry. It's a privilege to captain my country, and for us, the focus is on playing goo...