MCA Stadium, Pune: Pitch report and highest scores in ODIs ahead of New Zealand vs South Africa Cricket World Cup 2023 match
New Zealand will take on South Africa in the 32nd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on November 1 at the MCA Stadium in Pune.
The Kiwis faced Australia in their previous fixture and despite a heroic effort by their batsmen, they narrowly lost the game by five runs while chasing a massive total of 389 runs.
On the other hand, South Africa secured a thrilling one-wicket victory against Pakistan, which has placed them in the second position on the points table. They will be keen to continue their winning run making the most of New Zealand’s weak bowling performances.
Trent Boult and Matt Henry should prioritize early breakthroughs to disrupt the strong South African top order. Getting key wickets in the initial overs can set the tone for the match and put the opposition under pressure.