New Zealand vs South Africa Cricket World Cup 2023: Expected lineups, head-to-head, toss, predictions and betting odds
New Zealand will cross swords with South Africa in the 32nd fixture of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on November 1 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune.
Both these teams are the top of the heap. While South Africa are placed second on the points table with with five wins and only one loss, New Zealand are sitting a spot below them, winning four of their six matches.
South Africa barring a one-off hiccup versus the Netherlands have decimated each of their opposition. Their last game was a close one and saw Keshav Maharaj leading them to a one-wicket victory over Pakistan in a thriller.
New Zealand have started to encounter a few problems. They have lost their previous two matches. Moreover, doubts remain over the participation of Kane Williamson and Lockie Ferguson in the nearing clash.
New Zealand vs South Africa: Predicted line-up
PredictedXIforNew Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c/wk), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Trent Boult, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson
PredictedXIfor South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee
New Zealand vs South Africa: Head-to-head in ODIs
In a total of 71 ODIs, New Zealand and South Africa have won 25 and 41 matches respectively. 5 games ended in no-result.
New Zealand vs South Africa: Toss
Toss will happen at 1:30 PM IST
New Zealand vs South Africa: Weather forecast in Pune
It will be sunny day in Pune with no rain expected. Temperature will touch 33° Celsius in the afternoon and will drop to 18° Celsius in the evening.
New Zealand vs South Africa: Prediction for CWC 2023 match
This World Cup is devoid of close finishes. However, the New Zealand versus South Africa encounter have the elements of a nail-biter.
South Africa are a better team and have form with themselves. New Zealand have lost their last two matches. However, they are known to punch above their weight. Still, with the first ball yet to be bowled, South Africa will enter as favourites.
New Zealand vs South Africa: Betting odd for CWC 2023 match
As per the Dafabet odds, South Africa are more likely to emerge victorious.
