Kiwis send Proteas to bat

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Bangla Tribune Desk
Published : 15:47, Jun 19, 2019 | Updated : 16:55, Jun 19, 2019

ICC Cricket World Cup - New Zealand v South Africa - Edgbaston, Birmingham, Britian - June 19, 2019 General view as the pitch covers are removed and players warm up ahead of the match Action Images via ReutersNew Zealand has won the toss and opted to bowl against South Africa in the ICC 2019 Cricket World Cup match at Edgbaston on Wednesday (Jun 19).

Earlier the toss, which was scheduled at 9am local time (3am BST), was delayed due to wet outfield and took place one and a half hour later. The match is shortened to a 49-overs-per-side contest.
The Kiwis are still unbeaten the tournament but the Proteas, with just one win from five matches, know they cannot afford another defeat if they want to maintain their slender hopes of a semi-final place.
South Africa

Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram, Faf du Plessis (capt), Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Chris Morris, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Imran Tahir.
New Zealand

Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson (capt), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham (wk), James Neesham, Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.

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