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"Have Faced Adversities With Injuries": New Zealand Skipper Tom Latham After Loss vs South Africa

New Zealand skipper Tom Latham on Wednesday rued the series of injuries which has left the Black Caps in a difficult position as the World Cup enters the business end. New Zealand slumped to their third consecutive defeat as South Africa handed them a massive 190-run loss here on Wednesday. To add to their woes as many as five players, including regular skipper Kane Williamson (thumb), are battling injuries, leaving them with only 10 fit players in their squad of 15.

De Kock, Van der Dussen hit tons as South Africa thump New Zealand

:Quinton de Kock smashed his fourth century of the World Cup and Rassie van der Dussen also hit a ton as semi-finals-bound South Africa sealed a comprehensive 190-run victory over New Zealand on Wednesday for their sixth win in seven matches.

De Kock, Van der Dussen tons guide South Africa to 357-4 against New Zealand

Quinton de Kock smashed his fourth century of the World Cup and Rassie van der Dussen also hit a ton as South Africa made 357-4 against New Zealand at Pune's MCA Stadium on Wednesday.

New Zealand vs South Africa Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: Both Sides Look To Strengthen Top 4 Grip

New Zealand vs South Africa Live Score, World Cup 2023: New Zealand will take on South Africa in a clash of heavyweights of the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2023. Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the clash which will be played at the MCA Stadium in Pune. The Blackcaps lost a high-scoring encounter to Australia by just five runs and with four wins, two losses and eight points sit at the third spot in the points table. South Africa, on the other hand, occupy the second spot with 10 points from six matches. South Africa have not defeated New Zealand in a World Cup match since 1999. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)

Tom Latham Counting On World-Class Bowling Attack To Tame In-Form South Africa

Stand-in New Zealand skipper Tom Latham on Tuesday called on his world-class bowlers to be proactive and understand the match-ups ahead of their crucial World Cup clash against a rampaging South Africa in Pune. It will be a battle between two formidable batting units when South Africa and New Zealand, who are currently at the second and third spots respectively, face off at the MCA stadium here on Wednesday. "Yeah, I think it's just recognising situations as best you can and trying to be proactive as much as we can as well from a bowling point of view and I guess from a field placement point of view as well," Latham said during the pre-match press conference.

Ferguson to return for NZ v SA, but Chapman, Williamson doubtful

New Zealand captain Tom Latham expects fast bowler Lockie Ferguson to be available for Wednesday's World Cup clash with South Africa but Kane Williamson and Mark Chapman remain doubtful for the match in Pune.

New Zealand vs South Africa Cricket World Cup 2023: Fantasy XI Prediction, Top Captaincy Pick

New Zealand enters the upcoming match against South Africa on the heels of a closely-fought five-run loss to Australia. While the Kiwis remain in the race for the knockout stage, a victory against the Proteas would solidify their position. The team, led by Tom Latham, currently holds the third spot in the ICC Cricket World Cup standings with eight points from six matches. On the other hand, South Africa, coming off a thrilling one-run victory over Pakistan, has climbed to the second position with 10 points from six games. A win against New Zealand would propel them to the top of the points table. (World Cup 2023 points table)

New Zealand's Predicted XI vs South Africa Cricket World Cup 2023: Will Kane Williamson Return?

The 32nd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will see New Zealand square-off against in-form South Africa at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) stadium in Pune on Wednesday, November 1. The fixture is scheduled to commence at 2:00 PM IST. The New Zealand men's cricket team has registered four wins and two losses in six matches. Following four wins on the bounce to begin their campaign, they faced defeats against India and Australia in their last two encounters, halting their winning momentum.

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"Have Faced Adversities With Injuries": New Zealand Skipper Tom Latham After Loss vs South Africa

De Kock, Van der Dussen hit tons as South Africa thump New Zealand

De Kock, Van der Dussen tons guide South Africa to 357-4 against New Zealand

New Zealand vs South Africa Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: Both Sides Look To Strengthen Top 4 Grip

Tom Latham Counting On World-Class Bowling Attack To Tame In-Form South Africa

Ferguson to return for NZ v SA, but Chapman, Williamson doubtful

New Zealand vs South Africa Cricket World Cup 2023: Fantasy XI Prediction, Top Captaincy Pick

New Zealand's Predicted XI vs South Africa Cricket World Cup 2023: Will Kane Williamson Return?