Pune’s MCA Stadium will be organising its third game of the ongoing World Cup 2023 between New Zealand and South Africa on Wednesday. The Blackcaps side under the leadership of Tom Latham, and South Africa led by Temba Bavuma, will fight it out in a crucial match as they eye spot for the semi-finals. New Zealand are coming to play this game on the back of four victories and two defeats in the ongoing mega event so far while South Africa on the other hand have won five games and lost one. In their last game, the Blackcaps lost a game against Australia in Dharamsala, facing a 5-run loss. Meanwhile, South Africa did pull off a 1-wicket victory against Pakistan in Chennai.
Head-to-head record
A total of 71 ODI clashes have been played between New Zealand and South Africa, where the Proteas have been dominating as they won 41 games. New Zealand on the other hand have come out victorious for 25 of these matches. Five games ended in no result. Talking about the World Cups, they have played against each other for a total of eight times where the Blackcaps have the upper hand, holding a 6-2 win-loss record against the Proteas.
Pune weather forecast
On Wednesday, there will be no rain intervention in Pune as the skies will be clear throughout the game. The weather forecast shows clear sunshine with temperatures hovering around 33°C in the afternoon.
Live streaming details
The New Zealand vs South Africa ODI World Cup match is on Wednesday, November 1 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune and the game will be aired live on the Star Sports Network in India.
Squads
New Zealand squad: Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young.
South Africa squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Lizaad Williams.