Table toppers New Zealand and South Africa lock horns in the ICC World Cup 2023 match no. 32 in Pune on Wednesday. South Africa are currently placed second with 10 points and Net Run Rate of +2.032 – the best among all 10 participants, while New Zealand are just behind at the third spot with 8 points and +1.232.
New Zealand vs South Africa ICC World Cup 2023 Live
Meanwhile, the Black Caps won the toss and opted to bowl first. Regular skipper Kane Williamson couldn’t recover for the game and has been ruled out. Wicketkeeper-batter Tom Latham continues to lead New Zealand in Williamson’s absence. Veteran fast bowler Tim Southee has replaced Lockie Ferguson in the playing XI.
“We are going to bowl, reasonably good surface. Potential dew later on. One change, Tim Southee comes in for Lockie Ferguson. Guys are confident around the group. They have been playing fantastic cricket, going to be a good game today,” said Tom Latham after winning the toss.
South Africa, on the other hand, have made one change to their playing XI; Kagiso Rabada is back in the mix and has replaced spinner Tabraiz Shamsi.
“We were looking to bowl first as well. Pitch looks a bit dry, could skid on later under lights. Kagiso Rabada comes in for Shamsi. We want to run with the momentum. Was not our clinical display last game but it was important to get those key moments to cross the line,” said South Africa captain Temba Bavuma.
Here are the playing XIs:
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w/c), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Trent Boult.
South Africa: 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
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