(Cricket News) New Zealand and Pakistan are set to face each other at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune in the 32nd match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. The last time these two teams faced each other in an ODI World Cup, New Zealand emerged victorious in an thrilling match, beating them by 4 wickets.

What to Expect

South Africa and New Zealand have been one of the best teams in this World Cup as they are ranked 2nd and 3rd in the points table. South Africa have lost just one match in the 2023 World Cup while New Zealand have lost two matches on their campaign. Both teams have been on top of their game in this World Cup and this win might be confirm their seat in the semi finals of the World Cup.

Match Timings

Match toss time: 13:30 IST (11:00 GMT)

Match start time: 14:00 IST (11:30 GMT)

Match venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune

Head-to-Head

Matches played: 71 matches. SA: 41. NZ: 25. N/R: 5.

Notable Stats

Highest Run Scorer: Quinton De Kock (408 runs)

Highest Wicket Taker: Trent Boult (13 wickets)

Weather Conditions: 32° C, Mostly Sunny

Average first inning score: 294.

Team News and Probable Playing XI

New Zealand (NZ):

Tom Latham (c & wk), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, and Trent Boult.

South Africa (SA):

Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, and Lungi Ngidi.

Predictions

SpogoNews predicts South Africa will beat New Zealand.

See also: Pakistan Defeats Bangladesh by 7 Wickets, Keeping Qualification Hopes Alive.