NZ vs SA ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Cricket World Cup Warm Up 2023
New Zealand and South Africa go head to head in Thiruvananthapuram in the latest 2023 World Cup warm-up fixture. The All Blacks beat Pakistan by 5 wickets with 38 balls remaining on Friday with South Africa’s game with Afghanistan abandoned without a ball bowled. Read on as we preview this game. The match gets underway on Monday at the Greenfield International Stadium at 14:00 local time.
New Zealand are always a team who manage to over-perform in these big tournaments and they will be no push over for South Africa in this game.
South Africa have caught the eye of many pundits with their big wins over Australia last month. They should have enough quality to beat New Zealand on Monday.
New Zealand vs South Africa ODI Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This game will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network.
Live Streaming: You can live-stream the match on Disney+ Hotstar.
NZ vs SA Match Toss Prediction
With the weather likely to reduce the amount of available cricket, we predict that both teams will want to bat first if they win the toss.
NZ vs SA Pitch Report
Compared to some of the other pitches being used in the warm-up fixtures, this looks far more appealing for the pace bowlers and probably will not spin quite as much.
Thiruvananthapuram Weather Report
We had a rain reduced contest on Saturday before the weather came out on top. More rain is forecast at this venue on Monday afternoon.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for New Zealand vs South Africa, World Cup Warm Up 2023
New Zealand Team News & Playing 11
NZ Team News
Captain Kane Williamson made his return for New Zealand in the last game after missing almost six months of cricket due to an injury in the opening game of the 2023 IPL. He may take the field as a substitute fielder in this game to continue his come back.
NZ Key Players
- Devon Conway - the left-handed opener lasted only one ball in the warm-up game with Pakistan so he will be desperate to get some time in the middle in this match.
- Daryl Mitchell - the batting all-rounder is now a permanent fixture across all formats for the Black Caps. He averages 46.59 in ODIs.
- Trent Boult - the left-arm pace bowler will take the new ball and will get movement. Since giving up his central contract, he has been even more of a threat when he has played for his country.
NZ Team Form
Although they lost their recent ODI series to England, New Zealand were impressive against Pakistan on Friday.
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New Zealand Predicted Playing 11
Ravindra Ravindra, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson (c)
South Africa Team News & Playing 11
SA Team News
With Temba Bavuma leading the team from the top of the order, there is a real sense of optimism around the South Africa squad ahead of this game. Although Anrich Nortje is a miss through injury, the Proteas still have plenty of options with the ball.
SA Key Players
- Heinrich Klaasen - the 32 year old has produced most of his best international work in this format of the game where he averages 41.34.
- Quinton de Kock - the keeper-batter is due to retire from this international format at the end of the Cricket World Cup 2023. He hit successive scores of 45, 82 and 45 against Australia last month.
- Marco Jansen - the left-arm quick bowler continues to look like a player with far more experience than his 14 ODI appearances. He will get movement through the air in this match.
SA Team Form
South Africa come into this game looking to extend their run of three successive wins in this format.
South Africa Predicted Playing 11
Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Andile Phehlukwayo, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada
New Zealand vs South Africa Head to Head
These two teams have not met in this format since the 2019 World Cup with New Zealand coming out on top in that game, a 4 wicket win at Edgbaston.
NZ vs SA Head to Head Stats in ODIs
| |
Matches Played |
NZ Won |
SA Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
71 |
25 |
41 |
0 |
5 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
New Zealand vs South Africa Betting Odds
The bookies are expecting a close game but have New Zealand at 2.00 with South Africa favourites at 1.66 to win the game.
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Who will win New Zealand vs South Africa ODI Match?
South Africa have a great team of batters and bowlers many of who are potential match winners. New Zealand will be competitive but we expect them to be second best.
🏆 New Zealand vs South Africa Prediction
This should be an excellent game between two teams who are not the favourites for the competition but can not be ruled out of going all the way in the tournament. They have plenty of experienced players as well as exciting young ones who play with a good deal of enthusiasm. Our prediction is for a close game but for South Africa’s batters to be the difference. We are backing South Africa to win.
Oct 02, 2023
14:00 IST / 8:30 GMT
Greenfield Int. Stadium - Thiruvananthapuram, India
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