LAHORE (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced free Iftar for spectators during the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy between New Zealand and South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday.
The highly anticipated semi-final match will begin at 2:00 pm, with Iftar scheduled to take place at 6:05 pm.
As per details, fans with valid match tickets will receive an Iftar box containing dates, juice, and a mini pizza. “This initiative is aimed at enhancing the match-day experience for attendees observing fasting during the holy month of Ramadan,” the PCB said in a statement.
In addition to the free Iftar, the spectators will have a variety of food and beverage options for purchase at the stadium’s food stalls.
South Africa will re-embark on an agonising quest for their first piece of ICC silverware since 1998 when they face New Zealand in Wednesday’s semi-final of the Champions Trophy in Lahore.
The pair have faced each other in the 50-over format just twice since 2019 — most recently in Lahore in a Tri-Series fixture on February 10.
South Africa batted first and posted 304 for six, but their inexperienced bowling line-up could not contain the New Zealanders, who won by six wickets with eight balls to spare. Proteas will pack much more of a punch in the bowling department this time round, with fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen as well as wily spinner Keshav Maharaj in their attack.
