South Africa will be coming into the clash on the back of a thrilling victory against Pakistan. Being in brilliant form, South Africa will look to maintain its winning ways.
On the other hand, New Zealand played their last game of the ODI World Cup 2023 against Australia. After a high-scoring encounter, New Zealand succumbed to a loss. However, the Black Caps will be keen on getting back to winning ways, but a clash against the Proteas would not be easy.
Check all the details given below regarding the match:-
SA vs NZ 32nd Match Details
Match: SA vs NZ, 32nd Match, ICC ODI World Cup 2023
Captains:
Temba Bavuma is going to lead South Africa Cricket Team
Tom Latham will lead New Zealand Cricket Team
When: November 1st 2023, Wednesday
Match is going to start at 02.00 p.m.
Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
Head to head of these two teams: Both teams have played 71 matches against each other. Out of which South Africa has won 41 matches and New Zealand has won 25 matches whereas 5 matches ended in no result.
Likely playing XI
South Africa
Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, and Lungi Ngidi.
Tom Latham (c & wk), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, and Trent Boult.
Bench : Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Kane Williamson, MS Chapman, Tom Blundell
Pitch report
The surface at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune is one that is preferred by the batters. A high-scoring encounter could be quite a possibility on such a surface. Opting to bowl first and chasing down the target could prove to be a wise decision.
Best players from both of the teams
Best Batsman: Rachin Ravindra
Best Bowler: Marco Janson
Weather forecast for today in Pune
Maximum temperature: 22°C
Minimum temperature: 19°C
Wind speed:3km/h
Chances of rain: 0%
Capacity of stadium: 55, 000
Prediction to win: Team South Africa is most likely to win the match
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