On November 1st, the battle unfolds at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, as New Zealand face off against South Africa in the 32nd Match of the Cricket World Cup 2023. The action kicks off at 08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM IST local time.
New Zealand vs South Africa Match Preview
South Africa are positioned in a strong second place, securing five victories out of six matches and accumulating 10 points. Their net run rate is equally impressive at +2.032, making them a formidable contender in the tournament.
Meanwhile, New Zealand stand in third place with four wins out of six matches, amassing a total of 8 points. Their net run rate is +1.232, indicating a competitive standing in the tournament. Both teams are unofficially in the semi-finals already.
New Zealand vs South Africa Weather Report
When the highly anticipated match kicks off, the weather forecast promises perfect conditions for cricket enthusiasts. Expect a sunny day with a high of 33°C, providing an ideal backdrop for the game. The clear skies and a temperature of 22° ensure a delightful atmosphere for both players and spectators.
New Zealand vs South Africa Pitch Report
The pitch at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, is traditionally batsman-friendly with even bounce and can favor spinners as the game progresses, making it an intriguing battleground for both teams.
New Zealand vs South Africa Predicted XI
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c & wk), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Ish Sodhi, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Trent Boult
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, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada
Dream11 Team for New Zealand vs South Africa
Wicketkeeper: Tom Latham
Captain: Temba Bavuma
Batters: Quinton de Kock, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, David Miller
Bowlers: Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Keshav Maharaj
All-rounders: Marco Jansen, James Neesham
Where to Watch New Zealand vs South Africa?
| COUNTRY | BROADCASTING CHANNELS & LIVE STREAMING |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Ariana TV, Ariana News, Ariana TV website, SportsAfghan-Wireless.com |
| Australia | Fox Sports 501, Channel 9 HD, 9Gem HD, FoxtelGo, FoxtelNOW, Kayo, 9Now |
| Bangladesh | GTV, BTV, T Sports, Rabbithole |
| Canada | Willow TV, Disney+ Hotstar |
| Caribbean Islands | ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Play Caribbean |
| Central & South America and Mexico | ESPN+ |
| Continental Europe and SEA (excluding Singapore) | YuppTV |
| Hong Kong | Astro Cricket via NowTV, YuppTV |
| India | Star Sports 1 (HD+HD), Star Sports 1 Hindi (SD+HD), Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada, Star Sports 2 (HD+SD), Disney+ Hotstar |
| Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan | Star Sports 1 (HD+HD), Star Sports 1 Hindi (SD+HD), Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada, Star Sports 2 (HD+SD), Yupp TV |
| Malaysia | Astro Cricket, Yupp TV |
| MENA | CricLife, CricLife Max, StarzPlay, Switch TV |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport |
| Pacific Islands | TVWAN Action, TVWAN Sports, Digicel app |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, www.ptvsports.pk, Daraz, Tapmad, Jazz, A-Sports, ARY ZAP |
| Singapore | HubSports 4, HubSports 5, StarHub TV+ (Simulcast of linear channels) |
| Sri Lanka | Sirasa TV, Dialog TV, Event TV, Kiki.lk, Kiki app |
| South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport Grandstand, SuperSport Cricket, SuperSport app |
| UK | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Mix, SkyGO, Sky Sports App |
| USA | WillowTV, ESPN+ app |
