NZ vs SA Cricket Betting Tips, 1st Test New Zealand vs South Africa Who will win, Pitch & Weather, Today Dream11 Team Prediction

NZ vs SA Prediction: After a grueling Test series at home against Bangladesh at the start of the year, New Zealand would take on South Africa for a two-match Test series, both of which will be played at Hagley Oval. The first Test will commence from February 17, and this would be the first time since January 2008 that the Kiwis would be without the services of Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor in a Test side, with the former being sidelined due to an injury while the latter hung up his boots from international cricket in their last Test series. For South Africa, who were the underdogs against India in the 3-match Tests played at home, which they won by 2-1, it’s an opportunity to extend their dominance over the Kiwis, who’ve always faltered the hands of the Protea in Test encounters, be it at home or away conditions.

New Zealand vs South Africa 1st Test Match Details

Interestingly, both New Zealand and South Africa staged comebacks in their respective Test series ahead of their upcoming faceoff. New Zealand were trailing to Bangladesh but bounced back gracefully courtesy of a mammoth effort from their batting lineup to level the series 1-1. The likes of Devon Conway, Will Young, skipper Tom Latham and even Tom Blundell played a massive role with the willow, and rightly so, they’d be expecting to render a similar show against the Protea.

South Africa looks quite strong as well, more so, post the comeback against India in the last two Tests. Dean Elgar, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram, would form the core batting line-up for the visitors.

Not to forget, both New Zealand and South Africa are stacked with gun bowlers who are extremely competent at their craft; South Africa would be banking on the quartet of Kagiso Rabada, Duanne Olivier, Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen; New Zealand have their hopes and wishes tied to Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Matt Henry and Neil Wagner.

Who will win NZ vs SA today match?

NZ vs SA Head to Head: In 45 Test encounters to date, New Zealand have managed merely 4 wins, while South Africa have been meritorious on 25 occasions. Though New Zealand are missing out on the services of Kane Williamson and Trent Boult, who’s on paternity leave, taking into account the form of their players, conditions at Hagley Oval, and the current set of players in the Protea lineup, the hosts are being backed to win this fixture as per NZ vs SA dream11 team prediction.

Win Prediction
NZ: 60%
SA: 40%

Bet 365: NZ 1.76, SA 3.76, Draw 4.50

NZ vs SA Dream11 Team Prediction

More than the batters, it’s the bowlers who are likely to dictate the majority of the game in this fixture. And thus, it goes without saying to pick the quality ones who can reap the most from the swing, pace and bounce offered. From South Africa, it would be Kagiso Rabada, who’d be looking to tear through the rival line-up. For the hosts, the vital picks could be top-order batter Devon Conway and pacer Tim Southee, as the duo came up with laudable shows in the last Test series against Bangladesh.

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Matches	Runs	Average	Recent Performances
5	623	69.22	109, 122 & 13

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Today match pitch report

Predicted Score:
If SA bats first: 250-300
If NZ bats first: 300-350

Pace and bounce are likely to be seen throughout the contest. According to NZ vs SA today match prediction, the wicket doesn’t have much for the spinners, as it’s going to be pretty green and grassy. Not to forget, it’s the same venue where the Kiwis bashed a score in excess of 500 against Bangladesh and bundled out the latter for 126 and 278 in the first and second innings respectively.

Today match Weather Report

It’s going to be a bit sunny and cloudy throughout the course of the five days, with rains being anticipated on the third day. The temperature is likely to hover between 18-27 degrees. Pacers are going to love the overcast conditions at the offer, while the batters could have a say in the later stages with the clear skies overhead.

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NZ vs SA Playing XI

For New Zealand, Devon Conway would bat at the No. 3 spot followed by his left-handed colleague in Henry Nicholls at No. 4. And with a spot for an all-rounder at No. 7, Colin de Grandhomme could easily fit in. Not many changes are expected from the South African side, with Sarel Erwee likely to make his debut and bat at No. 3 ahead of Ryan Rickleton and Zubayr Hamza.

NZ Playing XI: Tom Latham (c), Will Young, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell (wk), Colin de Grandhomme, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Neil Wagner

SA Playing XI: Dean Elgar (c), Aiden Markram, Sarel Erwee, Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Duanne Olivier, Lungi Ngidi

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