South Africa vs New Zealand: South Africa will take on New Zealand in the second ODI of the New Zealand vs South Africa series 2023 at the City Oval in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday. However, South Africa won the first match by chasing down a decent total of 235. Batting first, New Zealand scored 235 runs in their allotted 50 overs courtesy of two fifties by B Halliday and Hannah Rowe as well.
In the chase, Laura Woolvardt, Nadine de Klerk, and Chloe Tryon scored fifties to ensure that South Africa reached the target in 47.1 overs while losing six wickets as well. The Proteas will be try to win this match and seal the series before the last match of the series as well. On the other hand, New Zealand will be looking to bounce back with a win in this match and make a comeback to take the series to the decider as well.
South Africa vs New Zealand, 2nd 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, 2nd ODI: Pitch Report, Weather Forecast
City Oval in Pietermaritzburg provides a pitch that helps the bowlers as well as batters in the South Africa vs New Zealand in the game as well. Pacers are also expected to do well here as they are likely to get good swing and bounce from the pitch. Meanwhile, batters would need to remain careful and use swing to score freely. However, teams prefer to chase the total after winning the toss, with the average first innings score being 237 as well.
South Africa vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Probable Playing 11
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, 2nd 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, 2nd 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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