South Africa vs New Zealand clash today, match 32 of ICC World Cup 2023

Today’s match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will see a clash between South Africa and New Zealand. The two teams are currently placed at the second and third position on the points table. Today’s South Africa vs New Zealand clash will take place at the Maharashtra Cricket Association stadium in Pune.

So far, both the teams have done well in the tournament. South Africa has won five out of six matches played so far and lost one to Netherlands. On the other hand, New Zealand has lost two of its six matches to India and Australia.

As far as South Africa vs New Zealand matches are considered, the two teams have played 71 matches. South Africa won 41, New Zealand won 25, and five games did not have a result. Speaking about World Cup matches NZ has a great record against SA, with a perfect score. In eight World Cup matches, New Zealand has won six, and South Africa has won two.

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The pitch in Pune usually favors the batsmen. Fast bowlers may get some help in the early game, but they need to be accurate. Most teams that win the toss choose to bowl first.

In Pune, teams batting first have won only four out of the nine matches played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association stadium. The latest clash on the pitch was between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka where AFG beat SL by seven wickets.

Speaking about the weather conditions, the average temperature during the day time is expected to be around 32 degree Celsius, but it will cool down as the day goes on. The humidity will remain at 43 percent and chances of rain are minimal.