New Zealand (NZ) will be playing against South Africa (SA) in the 32nd game of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune on 1st November 2023 at 02:00 PM IST.
NZ vs SA (New Zealand vs South Africa), Match 32 - Match Information
Match: New Zealand vs South Africa, Match 32
Date: 1st November 2023
Time: 02:00 PM IST
Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
NZ vs SA (New Zealand vs South Africa), Match 32 Preview
New Zealand have played 6 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table, while South Africa have also played 6 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table.
ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 Points Table
The points table of ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IND | 6 | 6 | 0 | 12 | +1.405 |
| SA | 6 | 5 | 1 | 10 | +2.032 |
| NZ | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | +1.232 |
| AUS | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | +0.970 |
| SL | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.205 |
| PAK | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -0.387 |
| AFG | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.969 |
| NED | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -1.277 |
| BAN | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | -1.338 |
| ENG | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | -1.652 |
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 25 of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019 where Kane Williamson scored the highest fantasy points for New Zealand with 137 match fantasy points while Chris Morris topped the fantasy points leaderboard for South Africa with 86 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by New Zealand against Australia, Australia beat New Zealand by 5 runs. The top fantasy player for New Zealand was Rachin Ravindra who scored 157 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Pakistan, South Africa beat Pakistan by 1 wicket. The top fantasy player for South Africa was Tabraiz Shamsi who scored 112 fantasy points.
NZ vs SA, Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 13 matches is 267 runs. The pitch at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
Temperature will hover around 30.67 °C and humidity is expected to be around 33%. 1.68 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
NZ vs SA, Head to Head
In the 71 matches played between these 2 teams, New Zealand batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for South Africa.
NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock | 5 | 331 | 66.2 | 0 | 0 | 24, 174, 4, 20, 109 | - |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 5 | 268 | 53.6 | 0 | 0 | 12, 90, 109, 28, 29 | - |
| Devon Conway | 5 | 125 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 28, 0, 20, 45, 32 | - |
- Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 102 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player is a top order opening left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches Quinton de Kock has scored 24, 174, 4, 20, 109 runs at an average of 66.2 per match.
- Heinrich Klaasen
Heinrich Klaasen is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a batter, who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 268 runs at an average of 53.6 per match.
- Devon Philip Conway
Devon Conway is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a high risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. Devon Conway is a top order opening left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 28, 0, 20, 45, 32 runs at an average of 25 per match.
NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Coetzee | 3 | 13 | 2.6 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 10, 0, 3, 0 | 2, 0, 3, 0, 3 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 9 | 1.8 | 5 | 1 | 0, 0, 0, 9, 0 | 2, 1, 2, 0, 0 |
| Matt Henry | 3 | 9 | 1.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 9, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 1 |
- Gerald William Coetzee
Gerald Coetzee is a bowler and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 3 matches Gerald Coetzee has taken 2, 0, 3, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 1.6.
- Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada is a bowler and has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 4 matches this player has taken 2, 1, 2, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 1.
- Matthew James Henry
Matt Henry can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Matt Henry has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. He is a right-arm fast medium bowler and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6.
NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl Mitchell | 4 | 274 | 54.8 | 0 | 0 | 54, 130, 1, 0, 89 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Marco Jansen | 3 | 96 | 19.2 | 5 | 1 | 0, 20, 1, 0, 75 | 3, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Aiden Markram | 4 | 194 | 38.8 | 0 | 0 | 0, 91, 60, 42, 1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Daryl Joseph Mitchell
Daryl Mitchell is an all-rounder and has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Daryl Mitchell is a top order right-handed batter. In the last 4 matches he has scored 274 runs at an average of 54.8 per match.
- Marco Jansen
Marco Jansen is an all-rounder and has an average of 94 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls left-arm medium fast and in the recently played 3 matches Marco Jansen has taken 3, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 1. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in the recent matches.
- Aiden Kyle Markram
Aiden Markram is an all-rounder and has an average of 78 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order right-handed batter. In the last 4 matches Aiden Markram has scored 194 runs averaging 38.8 per match.
NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachin Ravindra | 3 | 223 | 44.6 | 0 | 0 | 0, 116, 75, 0, 32 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Trent Boult | 3 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 10, 0, 0, 0 | 3, 0, 0, 1, 2 |
| Glenn Phillips | 3 | 106 | 21.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 12, 23, 0, 71 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Aiden Markram | 4 | 194 | 38.8 | 0 | 0 | 0, 91, 60, 42, 1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Marco Jansen | 3 | 96 | 19.2 | 5 | 1 | 0, 20, 1, 0, 75 | 3, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Quinton de Kock | 5 | 331 | 66.2 | 0 | 0 | 24, 174, 4, 20, 109 | - |
The top point-getters for New Zealand are Rachin Ravindra with 157 match fantasy points, Trent Boult with 121 match fantasy points and Glenn Phillips with 118 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for South Africa are Aiden Markram with 112 match fantasy points, Marco Jansen with 107 match fantasy points and Quinton de Kock with 69 match fantasy points.
NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl Mitchell | 4 | 274 | 54.8 | 0 | 0 | 54, 130, 1, 0, 89 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Quinton de Kock | 5 | 331 | 66.2 | 0 | 0 | 24, 174, 4, 20, 109 | - |
| Marco Jansen | 3 | 96 | 19.2 | 5 | 1 | 0, 20, 1, 0, 75 | 3, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 5 | 268 | 53.6 | 0 | 0 | 12, 90, 109, 28, 29 | - |
| Aiden Markram | 4 | 194 | 38.8 | 0 | 0 | 0, 91, 60, 42, 1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Daryl Joseph Mitchell
Daryl Mitchell is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a top order right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches Daryl Mitchell has scored 274 runs averaging 54.8 per match.
- Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 102 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player is a top order opening left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches Quinton de Kock has scored 331 runs at an average of 66.2 per match.
- Marco Jansen
Marco Jansen can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 94 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player bowls left-arm medium fast and in the last 3 matches Marco Jansen has taken 3, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 1. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in the recent matches.
- Heinrich Klaasen
Heinrich Klaasen is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. Heinrich Klaasen is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 12, 90, 109, 28, 29 runs at an average of 53.6 per match.
- Aiden Kyle Markram
Aiden Markram is an all-rounder and has an average of 78 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top order right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches Aiden Markram has scored 194 runs averaging 38.8 per match.
NZ vs SA Squad Information
New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Ish Sodhi, Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman, Matt Henry, Will Young, Tom Blundell, Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra
South Africa (SA) Squad: Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Quinton de Kock, Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams, Heinrich Klaasen, Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, Andile Phehlukwayo, Lungi Ngidi, Gerald Coetzee and Marco Jansen
NZ vs SA Possible Playing XI
New Zealand (NZ) Possible Playing XI: Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Matt Henry, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips
South Africa (SA) Possible Playing XI: Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Kagiso Rabada, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams, Marco Jansen and Aiden Markram
NZ vs SA Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen and Tom Latham
Batters: Daryl Mitchell, Aiden Markram and Will Young
All-Rounders: Marco Jansen and Rachin Ravindra
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Gerald Coetzee and Lungi Ngidi
Captain: Heinrich Klaasen
Vice-Captain: Daryl Mitchell
Photo credit: Alamy
