South Africa vs New Zealand Cricket World Cup - South Africa can revive World Cup campaign

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 17 Jun 2019

Ralph Staniforth 17 Jun 2019

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De Kock tipped in the run scoring market as South Africa look to upset the odds at Edgbaston

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South Africa are tipped to win against the odds as they face New Zealand in a crucial Cricket World Cup fixture (Getty Images)

South Africa vs New Zealand Cricket World Cup Preview, Predictions, Betting Tips & Live Stream

South Africa face off against New Zealand at Edgbaston in what is a must-win 2019 Cricket World Cup encounter for the Proteas. I expect Quinton de Kock to lead the way for South Africa as they revive their World Cup campaign.

De Kock has scored 50+ in seven of his last 11 innings so I am tipping him to do so again while a score of over 39.5 for the opener is paying 1.90.

There is value in backing South Africa’s desperation to come through and beat the odds by defeating New Zealand at 2.20.

South Africa Form & Team News

Two of South Africa’s defeats at the World Cup came against India and England, results that were not all that surprising. The defeat to Bangladesh and the rained out fixture against the West Indies is what has hurt them.

The stakes are high for Proteas as they now have to win all their remaining games. In their last match South Africa were comprehensive winners against Afghanistan at Sophia Gardes.

Afghanistan batted first and were dismissed for 127 with Imran Tahir the pick of South Africa’s bowlers taking 4-29. He can be backed at 4.00 to be South Africa’s best bowler.

Considering it is pretty much a knockout game for South Africa I am tipping their desperation to come through and win at 2.20.

South African opener Quinton de Kock deserves to be backed to score over 39.5 at 1.90. De Kock has scored over 39.5 in seven of his last 11 ODI matches and has converted all of them into fifties.

Quinton de kock batting — Quinton de Kock has scored over 39.5 runs in seven of his last 11 innings and is tipped to do so again (Getty Images)

New Zealand Form & Team News

New Zealand have won three of their opening four matches with their last match against India rained out. Prior to the India match New Zealand beat Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan – three of the weakest teams at the World Cup.

New Zealand have relied heavily on their bowlers, in particular Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson who have ensured they dominate oppositions sides. On the batting front Kane Williamson remains crucial in a struggling line-up.

New Zealand go into this fixture at 1.66 as favourites but that is largely based on their tournament form against teams they were expected to beat.

South Africa vs New Zealand Head to Head

Over the last nine ODI’s between the two sides South Africa have a slight advantage with five wins compared to New Zealand’s four.

South Africa vs New Zealand Live Stream

You can watch South Africa vs New Zealand 2019 Cricket World Cup match with bet365 via live streaming. Please see the terms and conditions at bet365 before attempting to watch the match on your iPhone, iPad, Android device or computer.

South Africa vs New Zealand Match Up

Both South Africa and New Zealand are strong bowling sides with struggling batting line-ups. The team whose batsmen can handle the pressure is likely to claim victory in this one.

imran tahir — South Africa have a quality bowling line-up with Imran Tahir the key to their recent performances (Getty Images)

South Africa vs New Zealand Key Statistics

South Africa’s Quinton de Kock has scored over 39.5 in 7 of his last 11 ODI matches.
South Africa’s Quinton de Kock has surpassed 50 in 7 of his last 11 ODI matches.
New Zealand’s 3 victories at the World Cup has come against the 3 weakest teams.