ICC World Cup 2023: South Africa vs New Zealand- Match Preview, Predictions, and Odds

ICC World Cup 2023: South Africa vs New Zealand- Match Preview, Predictions, and Odds on Betadda

The match between New Zealand and South Africa is set to take place at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium,  Pune, on 1st November, from 2:00 PM onwards.

According to the ICC ODI rankings, New Zealand and South Africa are currently placed fourth and sixth, respectively. The former have an established batting line-up and a solid spin department, while the latter are renowned for their pace bowling and resilient top order. 

Pitch Report

 The pitches at MCA Stadium are constructed with black soil, a characteristic that is anticipated to favour spin bowling. These wickets are renowned for being batsman-friendly at the start of a match, yet they also offer support to high-quality spin bowlers.

Players Face-Off 

Temba Bavuma and Trent Boult will provide a thrilling match-up, as South Africa’s captain takes on the New Zealand fast bowler. Bavuma has a strong batting record in his 33 ODI matches, having scored 1426 runs, while Boult has an impressive tally of 206 wickets from his 110 ODI fixtures

SA vs NZ Head-To-Head

Matches played: 71

SA won: 41   NZ won: 25   No Result: 5

Last result: NZ won by 4 wickets

Betadda’s Predictions

Odds of the Match

SA: 1.7 , NZ: 2.3

Who will win the Toss: SA

Avg 1st Innings total: 307

Avg 2nd Innings total: 281

Best Batter:

SA: Temba Bavuma, NZ: Kane Williamson

Best Bowler:

SA: Kasigo Rabada, NZ: Tim Southee

Key Player of the Match:

SA: Aiden Markram, NZ: Daryl Mitchell