New Zealand and South Africa both have a chance to prepare for the conditions they are likely to encounter in the Champions Trophy. South Africa though are not full strength for this game with some first choice players still in South Africa for the SA20.

NZ vs SA Match Details

Date: February 10th, 2025

Time:  10:00 AM IST

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

NZ vs SA Weather Report

Occasional showers have been around but the weather should be nice, clean and dewy.

NZ vs SA Pitch Report

Lahore's nature is yet to be seen but with dew likely batting second could be a better way to start the tournament.

NZ vs SA Predicted Playing XI

NZ Playing XI

Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson. Mark Chapman, Nathan Smith/ Will O Rourkee

SA Playing XI

Temba Bavuma, Kyle Vereynne, Jason Smith, Senuran Muthusamy, Heinrich Klaasen, Matthew Breetzke, Junior Dala, Wiaan Mulder, Gideon Peters, Eathan Bosch, Keshav Maharaj

Key Players

Keshav Maharaj

With Pakistan spinning more, Keshav Maharaj will have a role to play. He is often an underrated part of the side and will now be in the spotlight especially with South Africa missing some first choice players.

Matt Henry

With Southee and Boult out of the picture and through with their careers Matt Henry will have a chance to grab the spotlights. He knows how to make the new-ball talk better than anyone and is growing with the older one too.

NZ vs SA Match Tips

South Africa are without some first choice players and that could give New Zealand confidence coming into the game.

Match Prediction: New Zealand Will Win The Match