The 32nd match of the ODI World Cup 2023 will see New Zealand facing South Africa on Wednesday, November 1 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. New Zealand currently holds the 3rd position in the standings, whereas South Africa is on the 2nd position.
Out of 6 matches, New Zealand has won 4 and lost 2. After defeating teams ENG, NED, BAN and AFG, New Zealand will eye their fifth victory against South Africa in the ongoing ODI World Cup. New Zealand is led by Kane Williamson in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023.
In their last match against Australia, New Zealand faced defeat by 5 runs. Australia managed to score 388 runs in 49.2 overs. South Africa failed to chase down the target of 389 runs and was restricted to 383/9 in 50 overs, resulting in 5-runs defeat.
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New Zealand will miss their captain, Kane Williamson, who remains sidelined due to a thumb fracture sustained in the World Cup. Although Mark Chapman was replaced by Jimmy Neesham in the previous match, there’s a possibility of the Black Caps altering their lineup once more. This might involve Ish Sodhi returning to the team, possibly at the expense of Neesham.
New Zealand World Cup 2023 Squad
Kane Williamson (c), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult, Will Young, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, James Neesham.
NZ Playing 11 against SA
Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult