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With the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 looming on the horizon, the excitement among cricket enthusiasts worldwide is palpable. This highly anticipated tournament promises to be a spectacle like no other, showcasing the best of international cricketing talent. Therefore, to help participating teams prepare for the main event, the ICC organized warm-up fixtures that kicked off on September 29, giving them a crucial opportunity to acclimatize to the Indian conditions and fine-tune their strategies.
As the cricketing world turns its gaze towards these warm-up encounters, the spotlight is set to shine on the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram next as New Zealand are all set to lock horns with South Africa in the seventh warm-up match. The stakes are high, and the teams are eager to make their mark in this preparatory phase.
New Zealand enters this match following a successful warm-up encounter against Pakistan. Meanwhile, South Africa’s opening practice match against Afghanistan was abandoned due to rain, and they would look to make the most of this opportunity.
ODI Stats and Records at Greenfield International Stadium:
- Total matches: 2
- Matches won batting first: 1
- Matches won bowling first: 1
- Average first innings score: 247
- Average second innings score: 89
- Highest total recorded: 390/5 (50 Ov) by India
- Lowest total recorded: 73/10 (22 Ov) by Sri Lanka
- Highest score chased: 105/1 (14.5 Ov) by India
- Lowest score defended: 390/5 (50 Ov) by India
Also READ: Complete list of ODI World Cup Winning Captains, Player of the Match in Final and Player of the Series
Greenfield International Stadium Pitch Report:
The Greenfield International Stadium is renowned for its bowler-friendly pitch. Spinners tend to perform exceptionally well, particularly during the second innings at this venue. To date, only two One Day Internationals (ODIs) have been played at this ground. Additionally, the previous two warm-up game games that this venue was scheduled to host were both called off due to persistent rain.
Thiruvananthapuram Weather Forecast:
The weather at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram will be cloudy, and is also anticipated to witness thundershowers, with a 90% chance of precipitation. The temperature is expected to hover around 29 degrees Celsius with humidity levels to be around 85% and the wind blowing at a speed of 14 kmph.
NZ vs SA, probable playing XI, 7th warm-up game:
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Kane Williamson (c), DJ Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham (wk), MJ Henry, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult
South Africa: Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), David Miller, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Quinton de Kock (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada
