ICC WC 2023 Match 32: NZ VS SA Match Predictions and Tips

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New Zealand and South Africa lock horns in match 32 of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Wednesday, 1st November. The match will be played at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium (MCA), Pune and the scheduled start time is 2:00 pm IST. Get ready for NZ vs SA with the hottest betting odds, best bonuses, most valued bets, pitch report, playing lineups, and fantasy picks.

Who will win the match?

The most underrated rivalry in ODI World Cups dating back to the 2011 World Cup where New Zealand defeated South Africa in the quarterfinals then knocked out the Proteas in the semis of the 2015 World Cup and extended their winning run in the 2019 edition. New Zealand are on a five match winning streak against South Africa in ODI World Cups. It might be the time where South Africa pays back all the dues of their past defeats and avenge a loss to the Kiwis. Both teams are placed a comfortable position but a loss for New Zealand can shift the whole complexation of their campaign.

Our final prediction is South Africa to win the match and put an end to New Zealand’s five match winning streak against them in ODI World Cups.

New Zealand’s chance of winning: 44%
South Africa’s chance of winning: 56%

New Zealand vs South Africa Odds comparison

Bookmaker	New Zealand	South Africa
Parimatch	2.01	1.80
Cricbaba	2.15	1.70
10Cric	2.17	1.72

NZ vs SA Most Valuable Bets?

Quinton de Kock to score over 44.5 runs @ 1.87 (Parimatch)
Rachin Ravindra to score over 36.5 runs @ 1.87 (Parimatch)
South Africa to hit more sixes than New Zealand @ 1.70 (Cricbaba)
The team batting first to score over 75.5 runs in the first 15 overs @ 1.91 (Cricbaba)

ICC WC 2023 Match 32: NZ VS SA Match Predictions and Tips 1

Pitch and Weather Conditions

The pitch at MCA Stadium in recent times has favored batsmen and another high-scoring game is on the cards. Spinners get some assistance from the surface something both New Zealand and South Africa could benefit from. The dew factor will come into play in the evening and toss will be crucial.

Match Info

Tournament: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
Match: New Zealand vs South Africa, Match 32
Venue: MCA Stadium, Pune
Date & Time: 1st November, 2023 @ 2:00 pm IST

NZ vs SA Toss Prediction

A total of 9 ODI matches have been played at this venue and the team batting first won 56% of the matches and the team batting second won 44% of the matches. In the only game played in Pune the team chasing won the match. We predict the team winning the toss will opt to bowl first as the conditions get better for batting in the evening.

New Zealand Preview and Playing XI

The Kiwis started their tournament on a dominant note winning the first four matches but were pegged back by two consecutive losses against India and Australia. They would want to get back to their winning momentum with a win over South Africa.

Pacer Lockie Ferguson joins long list of injured players for New Zealand. Mark Chapman is recovering from a minor calf strain and their captain Kane Williamson was seen practicing ahead of the South Africa game but is ruled out due to fitness. Tim Southee has gained match fitness and is available for selection and he might replace Lockie Ferguson in the final 11.

New Zealand Playing XI: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c & wk), Glenn Phillips, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Trent Boult, Tim Southee/Lockie Ferguson.

South Africa Preview and Playing XI

The Proteas have been dominant throughout the tournament and expect their captain Temba Bavuma at the top of the order all the top six batsman are in prime form. Kagiso Rabada missed out the last game against Pakistan due to a niggle and he is ready to make a comeback against New Zealand. Either of Tabraiz Shamsi or Gerald Coetzee will make way into the playing XI.

South Africa Playing XI: Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), David Miller, Marco Jensen, Gerald Coetzee/Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada.