One of the finest and flawless run chase in history of World Cup history, as Bangladesh chased own 323 on board against West Indies in just 41.3 overs.
Match 25 of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 will witness New Zealand take on South Africa.
New Zealand, on one hand, are unbeaten so far with three wins in four matches, one match being washed away, whereas on another hand South Africa after an unforgettable start finally registered a win against Afghanistan in their fifth game of the tournament to gain the much-required momentum.
New Zealand has gained some early points and has strengthened their contention for a semi-final spot, whereas South Africa has a tough way ahead.
The two have faced each other seven times in World Cup history, constantly every World Cup since 1992, and New Zealand has outperformed South Africa five times.
Match Details
South Africa vs New Zealand, Match 25
19 June, 3:00 PM IST
Edgbaston, Birmingham
Pitch and Weather Report
A cloudy start to the day is expected with chances of light rain showers. However, it is expected to get dry and bright as the day wears on. The pacers will get early assistance from the pitch.
Teams batting first have won three of last four games played here.
Squads
South Africa
Faf du Plessis (c), Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock (wk), Hashim Amla, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Chris Morris, Andile Phehlukwayo, JP Duminy, Dwaine Pretorius, Beuran Hendricks, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Imran Tahir, Tabraiz Shamsi.
New Zealand
Kane Williamson (capt), Tom Blundell (wk), Trent Boult, Colin de Grandhomme, Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Colin Munro, Jimmy Neesham, Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor.
Team News
South Africa
With no more room left for error for the Proteas, they have to somehow find a way to outperform New Zealand.
With injury scares South Africa has already suffered a lot, but the good news is Lungi Ngidi is fit and ready to take the field against New Zealand, which will provide much-needed strength.
Hashim Amla and Quinton-de-Kock have regained their form, but Aiden Markram and David Miller are still short of confidence.
Imran Tahir will surely be player to watch out for owing to his match-winning performance in the previous game.
New Zealand
New Zealand after a terrific performance in first matches are close to sealing a semi-final berth but are yet to show their best.
New Zealand has won its three games against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Apart from Bangladesh, the other two are not strong opponents, their toughest challenges still lie ahead.
The bowling department has so far done an impressive job, they too have an explosive top order, which is performing up to the mark.
However middle order needs a little more strengthening, but the good news is at least they do not have any injury woes.
Fantasy Prediction
Quinton-de-Kock, Ross Taylor, Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis, Chris Morris, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Imran Tahir, and Lungi Ngidi. Captain: Quinton-de-Kock, Vice Captain: Colin Munro.
