Two Teams well placed in the table take each other on. Additionally, both teams have quiet a bit of history in the World Cup. History though sees South Africa on the wrong side with their players in tears at the end of the 2015 encounter. In 2019 the two sides came together in an encounter with middling scores going into the final over. 2011, the last time they faced off in the subcontinent was another thriller with South Africa choking in ways only they can to concede a Semi-Final spot.

New Zealand are finding themselves in slight trouble with two losses in two games and will be eager to get back. To boost them, there is the prospect of Kane Williamson coming back after recovering from yet another injury. They just went through one of the best games in World Cup history, almost chasing 380 odd to only fall short by five runs and will need to pull themselves up from that.

South Africa came in after a thriller themselves. They buried some ghosts of the past holding their nerve well and will be very confident coming into the next game. They still have a lot to bury though as they take on a side which has haunted and given them a lot of emotional and tough moments in the past.

NZ vs SA Match Details

Date: November 1st, 2023

Time:  2:00 PM IST

Venue: MCA Stadium, Pune

NZ vs SA Weather Report

The weather looks pretty clear for the upcoming fixture.

NZ vs SA Pitch Report

The Pune track has been a bit slow so far but there are signs of dew. Batting second could be a better choice.

NZ vs SA Head-to-Head

Stats	Matches	SA Won	NZ Won	NR	Tie
Overall	71	41	25	5	0
In India	0	0	0	0	0
In the last Five Matches	5	2	3	0	0
ICC ODI World Cups	8	2	6	0	0

NZ vs SA Predicted Playing XI

SA Playing XI

Quinton De Kock, Temba Bavuma, Rassie Van Der Dussen, Aiden Markaram, David Miller, Henrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee/ Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi

NZ Playing XI

Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Matt Henry

NZ vs SA Key Players

David Miller

David Miller has been through quiet a few heartbreaks against New Zealand in the last decade and almost prevented them as well. He will be very eager to get one result going his way this time with New Zealand struggling for form.

Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra has been the find of the tournament so far. He is looking very calm and mature and is clear with his shot-making. He has made a huge impact and is certainly a player to keep an eye on.

NZ vs SA Match Tips

New Zealand have a good record against South Africa in World Cups in recent times. South Africa’s form though could trump New Zealand.

Match Prediction: South Africa Will Win the Match