NZ vs. SA Dream 11 Prediction: Pitch Report, Head to Head

A Heavyweight Clash NZ vs. SA match on Match Day 32 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Two of the strong World Cup-winning contenders will play at the MCA stadium. Both teams have been in impressive form in the tournament so far, with the Kiwis winning four of their six matches and the Proteas winning five of their six.

This match is crucial for both teams in terms of their semi-final qualification hopes. The Kiwis are currently third on the points table, while the Proteas are second. A win for either side would put them in an advanced position to reach the semis.

New Zealand will look to bounce back from their two recent defeats against India and Australia. They will rely on their experienced batting lineup filled with Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, and Rachin Ravindra and their world-class bowling attack, spearheaded by Trent Boult and Matt Henry.

In terms of South Africa, they will hope to continue their winning momentum. They have a powerful batting lineup, with Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, R. van der Dussen, and Heinrich Klaasen in top form. Their bowling attack is also strong, with Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, and Tabraiz Shamsi leading the way.

This match is all set to be a thriller, with both teams evenly matched on paper. The key to victory for either side will be to execute their plans perfectly on the day.

Match Details

NZ vs. SA Head to Head Records in ODI

In ICC ODI World Cup competitions, New Zealand and South Africa have played eight matches against one another. New Zealand has won six of these eight games, while South Africa has won two of them.

Pitch Report & Weather Forecast

Batters frequently find favorable circumstances in Pune. Fast bowlers may enjoy some seam and swing early in the game. They must, however, be precise with their line and length. Generally, the team that wins the coin toss bowls first.

On Wednesday, the weather in Pune will be largely sunny, with a high temperature of 33°C, a humidity level of 41%, and a wind speed of 11 km/h.

NZ vs. SA Dream Prediction

Team 1

Wicket-keepers: Quinton de Kock, Devon Conway, Heinrich Klaasen

Batters: Aiden Markram/ Rassie van der Dussen, Daryl Mitchell

All-rounders: Mitchell Santner/ Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Marco Jansen

Bowlers: Trent Boult, G Coetzee/ K Rabada, Matt Henry

Captain First-Choice: Aiden Markram  / Quinton de Kock

Vice-captain First-Choice:  Rachin Ravindra / Marco Jansen

Team 2

Wicket-keepers: Quinton de Kock, Devon Conway/Heinrich Klaasen

Batters: Aiden Markram, Daryl Mitchell

All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra/Glenn Phillips, Marco Jansen

Bowlers: Trent Boult, G Coetzee, K Rabada, Matt Henry/ L Ngidi

Captain First-Choice:  Devon Conway/Daryl Mitchell

Vice-captain First-Choice:  Aiden Markram/ Marco Jansen

Team 3

Wicket-keepers: Quinton de Kock, Devon Conway, Heinrich Klaasen

Batters: Aiden Markram, Daryl Mitchell, Rassie van der Dussen/ David Miller

All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips/James Neesham, Marco Jansen

Bowlers: Trent Boult/ G Coetzee

Captain First-Choice:  Marco Jansen/ Rachin Ravindra

Vice-captain First-Choice:  Daryl Mitchell/ Heinrich Klaasen

Team 4

Wicket-keepers: Quinton de Kock/Heinrich Klaasen

Batters: Aiden Markram, Daryl Mitchell

All-rounders:  Rachin Ravindra/ Mitchell Santner, Marco Jansen

Bowlers: Trent Boult, G Coetzee, Matt Henry/ T Southee, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj

Captain First-Choice:  Marco Jansen/ Quinton de Kock

Vice-captain First-Choice:  Trent Boult/ G Coetzee

Probable First XI of New Zealand

 Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (C & WK), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson/ Tim Southee, Trent Boult

Probable First XI of South Africa

Quinton de Kock (WK), 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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