NZ vs SA Highlights: South Africa completed a thumping win over New Zealand and have claimed the top spot in the World Cup points table after a massive win in Pune. After posting a mammoth total of 357 runs in their allotted 50 overs. The Proteas restricted the Kiwis under the 200-run mark. Earlier, Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen completed fine centuries as David Miller gave finishing touches after hitting a quickfire fifty.
Teams:
South Africa (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock(w), Temba Bavuma(c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
New Zealand (Playing XI): Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w/c), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Trent Boult
New Zealand could not close out the game against Australia despite Jimmy Neesham’s brave knock. Worst, a few injuries to key players have played a part in the Kiwis not being able to go full Monty. There is still no update on skipper Kane Williamson, Tim Southee, & Lockie Ferguson’s participation against South Africa in today’s match.
But despite that, New Zealand have performed well and are well on course to make it to the semi-final. They are currently placed third on the points table with eight points. They need to win at least two games to ensure a last-four berth. South Africa will pose a tough challenge as they have shown enough firepower, audacity, and determination to post imposing totals while batting first.
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However, chasing is not Proteas’ cup of tea, and New Zealand will fancy trying to bat first on the Pune pitch. Two matches have so far been played at this venue, and both the matches chasing teams have won since dew has played a huge role.
Match Details
- New Zealand vs South Africa (NZ vs SA), ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Match 32
- Date & Time: Wednesday, November 1, 2 PM IST
- Venue: MCA Stadium, Pune
NZ vs SA: Probable Playing XIs
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c & wk), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
