South Africa vs New Zealand: South Africa will take on New Zealand in the first ODI of the New Zealand vs South Africa series 2023 at the City Oval in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday, September 24th, at 1:30 PM IST. After their success against Pakistan recently, the South Africans are gearing up for a series against New Zealand, which includes three ODIs and five T20Is.
Laura Wollwardt will lead the side whereas Chloe Tryon returns after missing the Pakistan series as well. The ODIs are part of the Women’s Championship and will be played in Potchefstroom, Pietermaritzburg, and Durban as well. On the other hand, New Zealand added newcomers, Kate Anderson and Bella Armstrong, along with the returning pacer Jess Kerr. Hayley Jensen was not included as she is still recovering from knee surgery as well. And, they are aiming to bounce back after their recent ODI series defeat to Sri Lanka at home as well.
South Africa vs New Zealand, 1st ODI: Match Details, Live Streaming, When and Where to Watch
Date & Time: September 28, 2023, Thursday; 1:00 pm IST
Venue: City Oval, Pietermaritzburg
Live Streaming: Fancode
South Africa vs New Zealand, 1st ODI: Pitch Report, Weather Forecast
Pietermaritzburg offers pitches with good bounce and pace, which helps fast bowlers. Batters can also find it easy to score. Spinners can find help at the later stages as well.
On Sunday, a lil shower with a temperature of 19°C can be expected. The weather forecast shows a 60% chance of precipitation, along with high humidity at 91% as well.
South Africa vs New Zealand, 1st ODI: Probable Playing XI
South Africa: Laura Woolvardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Lara Goodall, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Lesleigh Tryon, Sinaldo Jafta (WK), Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba
New Zealand: Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (C), Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer, Brooke Halliday, Hannah Rowe, Isabella Gaze (WK), Lea Tahuhu, Jess Kerr, Eden Carson
South Africa vs New Zealand, 1st ODI: Squad
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt(c), Tazmin Brits, Lara Goodall, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Sinalo Jafta(w), Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Delmi Tucker, Anneke Bosch, Tumi Sekhukhune, Mieke de Ridder, Nondumiso Shangase
New Zealand: Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine(c), Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer, Brooke Halliday, Hannah Rowe, Isabella Gaze(w), Lea Tahuhu, Jess Kerr, Eden Carson, Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Fran Jonas, Kate Anderson, Molly Penfold
South Africa vs New Zealand, 1st ODI: Dream11 Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Isabella Gaze
Batters: Suzie Bates, Laura Woolvardt, Brooke Halliday
All-rounders: Chloe Tryon, Marizanne Kapp, Amelia Kerr, Nadine de Klerk
Bowlers: Hannah Rowe, Masabata Klaas, Jess Kerr
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