Against south africa

ODI World Cup: After losing to South Africa by 190 runs in the Men’s ODI World Cup, New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips said the team had any regrets about deciding to put the Proteas into batting first, citing the information it was given about the pitch and conditions.

New Zealand came into criticism for making South Africa do what they like doing: batting first. It proved to be game-changing as South Africa posted 357/4, with Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen making centuries, along with David Miller making a quick fifty.

“At the end of the day, we chose to do a toss what we thought was best on this pitch with the information that's been given and that's what we go by every game. Obviously South Africa are incredibly strong batting first.”