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South Africa's emphatic 190-run victory over New Zealand in their World Cup clash catapulted them to top of the points table, displacing Team India.

South Africa team members celebrate their team's win over New Zealand during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between South Africa and New Zealand at MCA International Stadium on November 01, 2023 in Pune, India. -- Getty Images

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South Africa dethrone India to revive Pakistan's semi-final hopes as New Zealand's NRR takes massive hit

Temba Bavuma-led South Africa outclassed a depleted New Zealand side in Pune to climb to the top spot on the World Cup 2023 points table with a massive win.

South African team celebrates a wicket during New Zealand's run chase (Getty Images)

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South Africa rise to no.1 spot on points table with 190-run win over New Zealand, keep Pakistan's semi-final hopes alive

David Miller's blistering knock was halted by Daryl Mitchell's breathtaking catch near the fence during South Africa's World Cup clash against New Zealand on November 1.

South Africa's David Miller (left) in action while New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell grabs his catch at the fence.

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WATCH: Daryl Mitchell's jaw-dropping catch near rope leaves David Miller in disbelief during NZ vs SA clash

South African batters have been at their attacking best in World Cup 2023 as they have managed to break England's record set in the previous edition.

South Africa batters Heinrich Klaasen (left), Quinton de Kock (middle) and David Miller (right) hitting sixes (Getty Images)

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South Africa batting lineup becomes a six-hitting machine to break defending champions England’s World Cup record

Legendary pacer Shaun Pollock made a startling comment on Trent Boult during New Zealand versus South Africa's ODI World Cup clash at the MCA stadium in Pune on November 1.

New Zealand's Trent Boult unsuccessfully appeals for the wicket of Quinton de Kock of South Africa during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between New Zealand and South Africa at MCA International Stadium on November 01, 2023 in Pune, India. -- 

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'Trent Boult is looking for sandpaper’: Shaun Pollock makes astonishing remark on air during NZ vs SA match

Quinton de Kock continued his superb form in the ICC World Cup 2023 as he scored 114 runs against New Zealand in Pune to break multiple records.

Quinton de Kock celebrates his fourth century of World Cup 2023 (Getty Images)

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Quinton de Kock breaks Kumar Sangakkara’s all-time World Cup record with 4th century in tournament

The South Africans clinched a thrilling victory against Pakistan in their previous match and are now looking to rise back to the top of the points table with a win over the Blackcaps.

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SA vs NZ: Tom Latham elects to field as New Zealand and South Africa make one change each in playing XI

Kane Williamson will miss his fourth consecutive World Cup 2023 match as he is yet to recover from a thumb injury sustained during the Bangladesh clash.

New Zealand cricket team standing during national anthem before the match (Getty Images)

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Big blow for New Zealand, Kane Williamson ruled out of high-voltage clash against South Africa, doubtful for Pakistan game too

Former skipper Graeme Smith lauds South Africa's destructive middle-order as they aim for their first-ever World Cup title under captain Temba Bavuma.

Skipper Temba Bavuma with batter Quinton de Kock after South Africa's win over Pakistan.

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'Would love to see Bavuma step up at some time...': Despite praising South Africa, former skipper critical of current captain's form

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New Zealand vs South Africa Full Scorecard

NZ vs SA, Match 32, Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, 01 November 2023 - Info

South Africa dethrone India to revive Pakistan's semi-final hopes as New Zealand's NRR takes massive hit

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Wed 1 November, 14:00:00 IST

New Zealand, who chose to field

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

T20I Tri-Series in Zimbabwe, 2025 On Jul 16

SA
152 (18.2 ov)

NZ
173/5 (20.0 ov)

New Zealand beat South Africa by 21 runs

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 On Mar 05

SA
312/9 (50.0 ov)

NZ
362/6 (50.0 ov)

New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs

ODI Tri-series in Pakistan, 2025 On Feb 10

NZ
308/4 (48.4 ov)

SA
304/6 (50.0 ov)

New Zealand beat South Africa by 6 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Ahsan Raza (PAK), Kumar Dharmasena (SL) and Sharfuddoula (BAN)

Referee
Sir Richie Richardson (WI)

News updates

South Africa dethrone India to revive Pakistan's semi-final hopes as New Zealand's NRR takes massive hit

South Africa rise to no.1 spot on points table with 190-run win over New Zealand, keep Pakistan's semi-final hopes alive

WATCH: Daryl Mitchell's jaw-dropping catch near rope leaves David Miller in disbelief during NZ vs SA clash

South Africa batting lineup becomes a six-hitting machine to break defending champions England’s World Cup record

'Trent Boult is looking for sandpaper’: Shaun Pollock makes astonishing remark on air during NZ vs SA match

Quinton de Kock breaks Kumar Sangakkara’s all-time World Cup record with 4th century in tournament

SA vs NZ: Tom Latham elects to field as New Zealand and South Africa make one change each in playing XI

Big blow for New Zealand, Kane Williamson ruled out of high-voltage clash against South Africa, doubtful for Pakistan game too

'Would love to see Bavuma step up at some time...': Despite praising South Africa, former skipper critical of current captain's form

New Zealand vs South Africa Full Scorecard

NZ vs SA, Match 32, Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, 01 November 2023 - Info

South Africa dethrone India to revive Pakistan's semi-final hopes as New Zealand's NRR takes massive hit

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Wed 1 November, 14:00:00 IST

New Zealand, who chose to field

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

T20I Tri-Series in Zimbabwe, 2025 On Jul 16

SA152 (18.2 ov)

NZ173/5 (20.0 ov)

New Zealand beat South Africa by 21 runs

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 On Mar 05

SA312/9 (50.0 ov)

NZ362/6 (50.0 ov)

New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs

ODI Tri-series in Pakistan, 2025 On Feb 10

NZ308/4 (48.4 ov)

SA304/6 (50.0 ov)

New Zealand beat South Africa by 6 wickets

Umpires

UmpireAhsan Raza (PAK), Kumar Dharmasena (SL) and Sharfuddoula (BAN)

RefereeSir Richie Richardson (WI)

News updates

South Africa dethrone India to revive Pakistan's semi-final hopes as New Zealand's NRR takes massive hit

South Africa rise to no.1 spot on points table with 190-run win over New Zealand, keep Pakistan's semi-final hopes alive

WATCH: Daryl Mitchell's jaw-dropping catch near rope leaves David Miller in disbelief during NZ vs SA clash

South Africa batting lineup becomes a six-hitting machine to break defending champions England’s World Cup record

'Trent Boult is looking for sandpaper’: Shaun Pollock makes astonishing remark on air during NZ vs SA match

Quinton de Kock breaks Kumar Sangakkara’s all-time World Cup record with 4th century in tournament

SA vs NZ: Tom Latham elects to field as New Zealand and South Africa make one change each in playing XI

Big blow for New Zealand, Kane Williamson ruled out of high-voltage clash against South Africa, doubtful for Pakistan game too

'Would love to see Bavuma step up at some time...': Despite praising South Africa, former skipper critical of current captain's form

SA
152 (18.2 ov)

NZ
173/5 (20.0 ov)

SA
312/9 (50.0 ov)

NZ
362/6 (50.0 ov)

NZ
308/4 (48.4 ov)

SA
304/6 (50.0 ov)

Umpire
Ahsan Raza (PAK), Kumar Dharmasena (SL) and Sharfuddoula (BAN)

Referee
Sir Richie Richardson (WI)