World Cup 2023 New Zealand vs South Africa: Check pitch report, weather, squad update

NZ vs SA, World Cup 2023: New Zealand will take on South Africa, on Wednesday, November 1, at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. 

With the exception of the Netherlands, South Africa has won five of their six games. In two of their six games thus far, New Zealand has fallen short, to Australia (by five runs) and India (by four wickets). In the final delivery, Australia lost the contest. The Kiwis must win these close games if they hope to hoist the title. It looks like such a close race today.

NZ vs SA World Cup 2023 Pitch report: 

For batters, the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium frequently offers favorable conditions. Early in the game, fast bowlers may enjoy a little seam and swing. They must, however, pay close attention to the line and length they use. The team that wins the toss usually chooses to bowl first.

 NZ vs SA World Cup 2023 weather update:

When the match begins, the temperature in Pune will rise to 32 degrees. It will cool down gradually. At 43%, the humidity will be low. But there isn't a prospect of rain.

NZ vs SA World Cup 2023 Squad update:

South Africa playing 11: Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (WK), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen,  Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Gerald Coetzee

New Zealand playing 11: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson (C), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham (WK), James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult, Matt Henry