NZ vs RSA Match Preview
The New Zealanders scored 511 runs in their first inning and hit 179 for four in their second. This effort allowed them to register a comfortable win by a margin of 281 runs. Rachin Ravindra was in prime form, scoring 240 runs in the first innings. He was ably supported by the New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson, who hit a hundred in both innings. Will Young will probably replace Daryl Mitchell in this contest in the playing eleven. Other batters looking to score big in this contest are Devon Conway, Tom Blundell, and Tom Latham.
The New Zealand bowling unit was right on the money in their first test, with the seamers picking up 11 victims and spinners picking up nine. Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, and Kyle Jamieson led this game's New Zealand bowling effort. Jamieson has picked up six wickets, Santner picked up five, and Matt Henry picked up five. Other support bowlers such as Tim Southee, Rachin Ravindra, and Glenn Phillips were also among the wickets. The critical players for New Zealand going in this game are Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, and Matt Henry.
The inexperienced South African team was bowled out cheaply in both their innings in the first test. They got out for scores of 162 runs and 247 runs in this game. The only fighting innings for the South Africans came from David Bedingham, who hit 87 runs in the second innings. Other batters, such as Van Tonder, Keegan Peterson, and Zubyr Hamza, received starts but could not convert them into big scores. The South African bowling attack could not match the rampaging Kiwi batters in this game.
The New Zealanders were playing at home and took full advantage of knowing the conditions at home. The South African captain, Neil Brand, was the leading wicket-taker for the side, picking up eight scalps in the contest and six wickets during the New Zealand first innings. Other bowlers who chipped in with wickets included Tshepo Moreki, Ruan De Swerdt, and Dane Paterson. However, their efforts were not sufficient to dislodge the established opposition batters. Some of the players for South Africa in the second test are David Bedingham. Dane Paterson, and Neil Brand.
Weather Report
It is expected that the ground located at Seddon Park in Hamilton will be sunny and bright for the most part. But some intermittent showers are expected on the 4th day of the game, where the rain might cause a stoppage in play.
Pitch Report
The Hamilton venue of Seddon Park is a balanced wicket for cricket. The fast bowlers can take advantage of the conditions with the new ball early on. You can expect scores of nearly 350 runs from the game's first two innings. As the game progresses, the wicket might get slower and assist the spinners on day four onwards.
Notable stats
Kane Williamson has an incredible batting average in his recent games for New Zealand.
Kane Williamson has scored as many as 1201 runs from his last ten tests for New Zealand with an average of 75.06.
Neil Brand has an excellent strike rate in his last game.
Neil Brand picked up eight victims in his last game with a strike rate of 29.25.
Team News
There do not appear to be any updates about any players' injuries. So, the playing elevens for both sides will be picked on merit.
NZ vs RSA Probable 11
NZ Playing 11
- Tom Latham (Wk)
- Devon Conway
- Rachin Ravindra
- Kane Williamson
- Tom Blundell
- Glenn Philips
- Tim Southee (C)
- Matt Henry
- Kyle Jamieson
- Will Young
- Mitchell Santner
RSA Playing 11
- Neil Brand (C)
- David Bedingham
- Zubyr Hamza
- Van Tonder
- Keegan Peterson
- Moore
- Fortuin (Wk)
- Dane Paterson
- Tshepo Moreki
- Ruan de Swerdt
- Duanne Oliver
Dream11 Prediction
You will find a lot of firepower in both teams' batting departments. These teams also have match-winning all-rounders on their ranks. But the hosts, Australia, also have momentum on their side. They are also a more confident side, and West Indies will have to play out of their skins to beat them and remain alive in the series. So, we will bet with Australia to win.
Top Picks
Kane Williamson: The Kiwi skipper has scored an unsurmountable number of runs in his last ten tests with an incredible average.
Matt Henry: Henry has picked up 23 wickets in his last five games and will be looking for more here.
Neil Brand: This South African bowler looks good now, and you can expect him to continue the excellent work here.
Tom Latham: Tom Latham has not had the best of times in tests lately. But you can bet on him to stage a comeback here.
NZ vs RSA Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: T Latham
Batters: K Williamson (VC), K Peterson, D Bedingham
All-rounders: M Santner, R Ravindra (C), N Brand, R De Swerdt
Bowlers: T Southee, M Henry, K Jamieson
