NZ vs SA: Today in the ICC World Cup 2023, the 32nd match of the tournament between New Zealand and South Africa will be played at the MCA Stadium in Pune. The live action of this match will start at 2 pm while the toss will take place half an hour before.
This match is important for both the teams to cement their place in the semi-finals. In such a situation, New Zealand and South Africa will be seen trying their best to win.
NZ vs SA: Pune Pitch Beneficiaries Prediction
It is expected to be a tough match between New Zealand and South Africa as both the teams have many match winners and world class players. However, the playing 11 will be selected keeping in mind who will be helped by the Pune pitch. This will be something to see.
So let us tell you who will benefit from the Pune pitch.
How does the MCA Stadium pitch play?
NZ vs SA: The pitch of Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium has been providing a lot of help to the batsmen. In the seven matches played here before the World Cup, scores of more than 300 were scored five times.
Twice more than 300 targets were chased. Whereas, if we talk about World Cup 2023, the teams batting first could not score big. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka failed to score big as expected.
New Zealand needs more victory
NZ vs SA: Both the teams are contenders to enter the semi-finals. New Zealand has eight points from six matches. After four consecutive wins, it has lost two consecutive matches. They need a win to strengthen their claim for the semi-finals.
Its defeat here may open the way for Afghanistan (six points) and Pakistan (six points). If the Kiwi team loses the remaining two matches after this, it may be out of the race even before the semi-finals. On the other hand, if South Africa (10 points in six matches) wins, they will have 12 points and that too will almost confirm their place in the semi-finals along with India.
Probable playing 11 of both the teams
NZ vs SA: New Zealand Team: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (captain), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson.
South Africa Team: Temba Bavuma (captain), Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Janssen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Lungi Ngidi.