New Zealand VS South Africa NZ win toss, elect to bat

DHAKA: New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori won the toss and decided to bat in the world quarter-final against South Africa on Friday in the Cup.

AB de Villiers will stop to South Africa instead of Morne van Wyk, allowing South Africa to play their three frontline spinners Johan Botha and Robin Peterson Imran Tahir.

New Zealand left-arm spinner selected Luke Woodcock to complement captain Daniel Vettori and Nathan McCullum.

Teams:

South Africa: Graeme Smith (captain), Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, AB de Villiers, JP Duminy, Faf du Plessis, Johan Botha, Robin Peterson, Morne Morkel, Dale Steyn, Imran Tahir.

New Zealand: Brendon McCullum, Martin Guptill, Jesse Ryder, Ross Taylor, Scott Styris, Kane Williamson, Nathan McCullum, Daniel Vettori (captain), Jacob Oram, Tim Southee, Luke Woodcock.