The New Zealand vs South Africa cricket match in the World Cup 2023 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune promises high-stakes action. South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, partnered with Quinton de Kock, but Trent Boult’s brilliant bowling dismissed Bavuma. Rassie van der Dussen is the new batsman, and South Africa is looking to build a strong partnership.
The Proteas have displayed consistent performance, dominating their opponents in the tournament, but they’ve had difficulty while chasing, with a loss against the Netherlands and a close win against Pakistan.
New Zealand, after a strong start with four consecutive victories, faced defeats at the hands of India and Australia. The team, captained by Tom Latham, aims to recover from these losses.
In head-to-head statistics, South Africa has won 41 out of 71 One Day Internationals (ODIs) against New Zealand, while New Zealand has won 25, with five matches ending without a result. However, New Zealand has maintained a remarkable record against South Africa in ICC World Cup matches, remaining undefeated for the past 24 years.
The weather in Pune during the match is expected to be pleasant, with temperatures between 27°C and 33°C and low humidity at around 45%. New Zealand skipper Tom Latham won the toss and opted to bowl first, while South Africa’s Quinton de Kock is in good form with a smashing 50 runs.
