Blame it on inclement weather, Thiruvananthapuram didn't offer the best cricket setting on Monday. That however didn't deter New Zealand and South Africa from going all out against each other at Greenfield International Stadium with the Kiwis winning the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 warm-up fixture by seven runs (DLS Method). Batting first, the Kiwis posted 321/6 but the target was revised: 219 in 37. The Proteas, powered by Quinton de Kock's 84, almost chased it down.