NZ vs SA Match Preview

This looks to be a thrilling second game for the Pakistan Tri-Nation Series, with South Africa playing their first game of the competition against the winners of match one, New Zealand. The first game of the series demonstrated that this pitch in Lahore could produce plenty of runs, with Kane Williamson (58), Daryl Mitchell (81), Glenn Phillips (106*), and Fakhar Zaman (84) leading the way with the bat. With the SA20 tournament wrapping up on Saturday, South Africa, which has the largest squad of the three, is unlikely to have their strongest XI available. 

NZ vs SA Match Details

New Zealand vs South Africa – 2nd Match, ODI Match

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Date & Time: 10th February 2025 at 10:00 AM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

NZ vs SA Venue Stats

NZ vs SA Pitch Report

It is anticipated a hard and true wicket, with spinners used primarily to slow the pace for the runs. Whoever bats first will be looking for a score of at least 285.

NZ vs SA Weather Report

The temperature will rise to 22 degrees at the beginning of the game but will fall to the high teens by the end.

NZ vs SA Last Five Matches

NZ vs SA Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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NZ vs SA Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa Probable Playing XIs

Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Jason Smith, Kyle Verreynne, Senuran Muthusamy, Wiaan Mulder, Mihlali Pongwana, Junior Dala, Keshav Maharaj, Gideon Peters

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Ben Sears, Will O'Rourke

Topmost Picks for NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Will Young – Will Young scored 460 runs in his last ten matches, making him the team's most prolific batsman during this time. The opening batter has played in Pakistan six times in his career, averaging more than 40 runs per game.
• Matt Henry – Matt Henry began the series in spectacular fashion, taking three wickets on a batting-friendly pitch. The pacer entered the tournament having taken nine wickets against Sri Lanka in a three-match ODI series at home.

Top Picks – South Africa

• Temba Bavuma – Despite his brief ODI career, the 30-year-old has already reached a half-century (91 against Ireland last year).
• Lungi Ngidi –  The inclusion of Lungi Ngidi, who finished the SA20 with Paarl Royals earlier this month, will strengthen South Africa's bowling unit.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for NZ vs SA Dream11 Team:

Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson(VC), Salman Agha(C), Glenn Phillips, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for NZ vs SA Dream11 Team:

Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam(VC), Fakhar Zaman, Rachin Ravindra(C), Kane Williamson, Salman Agha, Glenn Phillips, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Salman Agha, Rachin Ravindra

Vice-captain – Kane Williamson, Babar Azam

Wicketkeeper – Mohammad Rizwan

NZ vs SA Probable Winners:

With South Africa not being at full strength, and given how easily New Zealand published 330/6 on Saturday, we expect the Black Caps to win this ODI. We expect the hosts to win this opening match. Considering the team combination, South Africa is expected to win this match.