The World Cup 2023 is getting exciting with each passing match. The entire cricket World has seen 31 blockbuster fixtures till now. Now it is the time for the 32nd one. South Africa and New Zealand are all set to lock horns at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. it is going to be an exciting clash. In the last match against Pakistan, South Africa’s performance was not up to the mark. They registered a narrow win of 1 wicket against the men in green. This time they will try hard to win the match by performing the best.
Tabraiz Shamsi is not playing:
South Africa is one of the strongest teams in this tournament. They started the tournament with a dazzling win. After that, the winning steak continued for them. On November 1, Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune is all set to arrange the high-voltage clash between South Africa and New Zealand. New Zealand has faced two consecutive losses in the past two games. They will try hard to win the match.
In the match, New Zealand won the toss and opted to field first. At this time South African skipper Temba Bavuma informed that Tabraiz Shamsi is not in the playing XI and Kagiso Rabada is going to play instead of him. That is a significant change before the clash.
Bavuma said, “ We were looking to bowl first as well. Pitch looks a bit dry, could skid on later under lights. Kagiso Rabada comes in for Shamsi. We want to run with the momentum. Was not our clinical display last game but it was important to get those key moments to cross the line.”
Shamisi’s Form in the last game:
Tabraiz Shamsi is a gem of South African cricket. He is exceptionally talented. Even he is in great form. He is taking crucial wickets almost in every match. In the last match, South Africa met Pakistan. In that match, Shamsi took 4 wickets in 60 runs. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was doing well in the match. Shamsi picked him up at the right time as his first wicket. His second wicket was Iftikhar Ahmed. He picked up Shadab Khan on 43 runs as his third wicket. He completed his term after taking Shaheen Afridi as his fourth wicket.
It is an important game for the Kiwis as well. They faced defeats in the last two matches. To enter the top 4 positions, they must win the match. Before the match, the New Zealand team received good news. Tim Southee is match fit and playing in this match. That is a great sign for them before the match.
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