LAHORE, March 5 (Alliance News): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that spectators attending the ICC Champions Trophy second semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Wednesday will be provided free iftar.
Fans with valid match tickets will receive an iftar box containing dates, juice, and a mini pizza. The initiative aims to enhance the experience of those observing Ramadan while enjoying the crucial knockout clash. Additional food and beverage options will be available for purchase at the stadium’s food stalls.
The highly anticipated match will begin at 2:00 PM, with iftar scheduled for 6:05 PM. South Africa will be aiming to end their ICC title drought since 1998, while New Zealand will seek another shot at silverware, having won their only ICC tournament in the 2000 Champions Trophy.
South Africa has called up spinning all-rounder George Linde as cover for Aiden Markram, who suffered a hamstring injury. However, Linde is unlikely to feature in the semi-final as he arrives in Lahore on Tuesday night.
