New Zealand will be aiming to extend their three-match unbeaten run when they face square-off against a beleaguered South African side in match no 25 of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. New Zealand vs South Africa clash will be played at Edgbaston in Birmingham.  In many ways, this match is said to be a rematch of the 2015 World Cup semi-finals with 12 of the 22 players that took the field that day still around, but both teams have had a contrasting CWC19 so far. While New Zealand has crushed Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and overcome Bangladesh in their four matches, South Africa registered their first victory of the tournament against Afghanistan after three successive defeats. But this match will be of different status with South Africa eager to wipe out their World Cup blues against the Black Caps. Meanwhile, if you are looking for the weather report and rain forecast of New Zealand vs South Africa match CWC 2019, scroll down below for all the required details. New Zealand vs South Africa Cricket Score 25th ODI Match.

The weather in Birmingham is expected to be cloudy with occasional drizzle and thunderstorms. With not much rain expected during the match, the fans could be in for a big and intense game. A report from accuweather.com shows the forecast to be cloudy throughout the day with thunderstorms and light showers expected in the afternoon. The average temperature throughout the day will be around 18 degree Celsius. New Zealand vs South Africa Betting Odds: Free Bet Odds, Predictions and Favourites During NZ vs SA in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match 25.

Weather in Birmingham:

Weather Report for NZ vs SA CWC 2019 (Photo Credits: Accuweather.com)

Pitch Report: Edgbaston will be hosting its first match of the 2019 World Cup but of late spinners have a played huge roles in the English domestic league. Reports claimed that the pitch was devoid of any grass and therefore could be a slow wicket. But with overcast conditions and rain around there might be something for the seamers too.

New Zealand vs South Africa, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match 25 Video Preview

New Zealand (From): Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham(w), James Neesham, Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult, Henry Nicholls, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Tom Blundell.

South Africa (From): Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock(w), Aiden Markram, Faf du Plessis(c), Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Chris Morris, Kagiso Rabada, Imran Tahir, Beuran Hendricks, Lungi Ngidi, Jean-Paul Duminy, Tabraiz Shamsi, Dwaine Pretorius.

Both New Zealand and South Africa had a game washed out so far in the tournament. But while New Zealand are ranked third in the points table with seven points from four matches, South Africa from a game more are on three points and placed in the eighth position. Their game against the West Indies was abandoned, while New Zealand also had their match against India washed out due to rain.

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