New Zealand vs South Africa: The novice South African test team was badly defeated by the seasoned Kiwi team. In this fight, they aim to apply the lessons learned from their prior encounter to deliver a fierce display of fighting. In the previous game, New Zealand excelled in both the bowling and batting categories. In this game, they’ll want to maintain their momentum and form while winning important WTC points.
The 2nd Test match between New Zealand vs South Africa will take place on February 13th, 2024, at Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Match Details to Note:
Match: New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test match
Date: February 13th, 2024 (Tuesday)
Time: 03:30 AM IST
Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand.
New Zealand vs South Africa
New Zealand (Match Odds- 1.15)
Preview
In the two innings, New Zealand scored 511 and 179/4d to win easily by 281 runs. In the first innings of the contest, Rachin Ravindra amassed a whopping 240 runs, and Kane Williamson (118 & 109) reached hundreds in both innings. In this game, Daryl Mitchell will be replaced in the starting lineup by Will Young. In this game, Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, and Tom Latham will try to score a lot of points.
Their bowling attack was quite effective as a unit, with pacers taking 11 and spinners taking 9. The majority of the wickets in the previous game were taken by Mitchell Santner (6 wickets), Matt Henry (5 wickets), and Kyle Jamieson (6 wickets). In the most recent match, Tim Southee, Rachin Ranjidra, and Glenn Philips all contributed wickets.
Full Squad:
Tim Southee (c), Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Neil Wagner, Kane Williamson, Will Young.
Players to watch out for:
Rachin Ravindra
In the first game of the contest, Rachin Ravindra amassed a whopping 240 runs.
Mitchell Santner
The majority of the wickets in the previous game were taken by Mitchell Santner (6 wickets).
Possible Playing XI:
Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Tom Blundell, Glenn Philips, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson/Neil Wagner, Will Young, Mitchell Santner
South Africa (Match Odds- 10.75)
Preview
In the previous game, South Africa was bowled out for 162 and 247 runs. Throughout the entire game, David Bendingham’s counterattacking 87 runs were the only real blow. Keegan Peterson, Zubyr Hamza, and Van Tonder all earned starts but were unable to turn them into a significant score.
In their home environment, the South African bowlers were no match for the New Zealand batsmen. Neil Brand, the skipper, claimed the most wickets (8), including a six-fer during the opening innings. Ruan De Swerdt, Tshepo Moreki, and Dane Paterson all contributed wickets, but they were unable to stop the opposition batsmen.
Full Squad:
Neil Brand (c), David Bedingham, Ruan de Swardt, Clyde Fortuin, Zubayr Hamza, Tshepo Moreki, Mihlali Mpongwana, Duanne Olivier, Dane Paterson, Kegan Petersen, Dane Piedt, Raynard van Tonder, Shaun von Berg, Khaya Zondo.
Players to watch out for:
David Bendingham
Throughout the entire game, David Bendingham’s counterattacking 87 runs were the only real blow.
Neil Brand
Neil Brand, the skipper, claimed the most wickets (8), including a six-fer during the opening innings.
Possible Playing XI:
Neil Brand, David Bedingham, Zubyr Hamza, Van Tonder, Keegan Peterson, Moore/Khaya Zondo, Fortuin, Dane Paterson, Tshepo Moreki, Ruan de Swerdt, Duanne Oliver
New Zealand vs South Africa Toss Prediction:
On Day 1, the captains of both teams will want to bowl first and capitalise on the early dampness. As the game goes on, the pitch can become more favourable to bat on.
New Zealand vs South Africa Pitch Report:
Day 4 will have sunny and bright weather in Hamilton, with sporadic showers predicted.
New Zealand vs South Africa Match Report:
In the Test format, New Zealand’s team is light years ahead of South Africa’s. We anticipate them to carry on with their winning ways in this game as well. To guide their squad, South Africa is searching for motivated individual performances. In the previous game, all batters except David Bedingham performed admirably. We predict a 2-0 series and match victory for New Zealand.
New Zealand is the clear to win the New Zealand vs South Africa match at the odds of 1.15.
New Zealand vs South Africa Most Recommended Player for Bet:
In the first game of the contest, Rachin Ravindra amassed a whopping 240 runs. He was also the player of the match in the first game and he is expected to be the most recommended player in the match to bet for.
