NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction: 2nd Test Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for New Zealand vs South Africa Dream11 Team
Published on: Feb 12, 2024 11:35 am IST|Updated on: Feb 12, 2024 11:35 am IST
New Zealand will take on South Africa in the 2nd Test match of the Test series on Tuesday. The Seddon Park in Hamilton will host the game at 3:30 AM IST.
New Zealand vs South Africa – 2nd Test
13 February, 3:30 AM IST
Seddon Park, Hamilton
NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction
New Zealand are leading the two-match series 1-0 after winning the first Test by 281 runs. New Zealand posted a massive total of 511 batting first and dismissed the Proteas for 162 in the first innings. In the second innings, the Kiwis declared for 179/4 before dismissing South Africa for 247. Now, the hosts will be eyeing the clean sweep with back-to-back wins, while South Africa will be eager to put up a better performance in this fixture.
Form Guide
New Zealand – W W L W W
South Africa – L L W W W
Seddon Park Pitch Report
It is a flat and hard track and the batters are likely to dominate here. However, in this game, it is expected to be a green top and the pacers will have an advantage with the new ball on the first day. The second and the third day are expected to be the best time to bat on this surface.
Last result at the venue
New Zealand (519/7d) defeated West Indies (138/10 & 247/10) by an innings & 134 runs – 3 to 6 December 2020
NZ Playing 11
- Tom Latham
- Devon Conway
- Kane Williamson
- Rachin Ravindra
- Tom Blundell (WK)
- Glenn Phillips
- Mitchell Santner
- Kyle Jamieson
- Will O’Rourke
- Tim Southee (C)
- Matt Henry
New Zealand Team News
- Daryl Mitchell has been ruled out of the second Test.
- Will O’Rourke or Will Young might get a chance in place of Daryl Mitchell.
- Any update will be added.
NZ Key Players
Kane Williamson Stats
Last 5 Test performances | Performances against South Africa in Tests | Test Batting Average in New Zealand | Test Scores at the Seddon Park | Captain or Vice-captain choice |
109, 118, 11, 13, 11 | 892 runs in 11 matches | 68.09 | 251, 104*, 4, 200*, 54 | ✅ |
Devon Conway Stats
Last 5 Test performances | Performances against South Africa in Tests | Test Batting Average in New Zealand | Test Scores at the Seddon Park | Captain or Vice-captain choice |
29, 1, 2, 11, 22 | 174 runs in 3 matches | 44.73 | N/A | ❌ |
SA Playing 11
- Neil Brand (C)
- Edward Moore
- Raynard van Tonder
- Zubayr Hamza
- David Bedingham
- Keegan Petersen
- Ruan de Swardt
- Clyde Fortuin (WK)
- Duanne Olivier
- Tshepo Moreki
- Dane Paterson
South Africa Team News
- Any update will be added.
- No changes are expected in the playing 11.
SA Key Players
Neil Brand Stats
Last 5 Test performances | Performances against New Zealand in Tests | Test Batting and Bowling Average in New Zealand | Test Scores at the Seddon Park | Captain or Vice-captain choice |
4, 3 & 6/119, 2/52 |
7 runs and 8 wickets in 1 match | 3.50 & 21.37 | N/A | ✅ |
Edward Moore Stats
Last 5 Test performances | Performances against New Zealand in Tests | Test Batting Average in New Zealand | Test Scores at the Seddon Park | Captain or Vice-captain choice |
23, 0 | 23 runs in 1 Test | 11.50 | N/A | ❌ |
Who will win Today’s match between New Zealand and South Africa?
- New Zealand have won four of the last five matches.
- South Africa have won three and lost two of the last five matches.
- In the last five meetings between the two sides, both teams have won two matches each, while one game ended up as a draw.
As per our prediction, New Zealand are expected to win this match.
NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction
Wicket-keepers: T Latham
Batsmen: K Williamson, K Petersen, D Beddingham
All-rounder: R Ravindra, N Brand, M Santner, R De Swardt
Bowlers: M Henry, T Southee, K Jamieson
Who are the Best Captain Options for NZ vs SA Dream11 Team
For Small League, Head to Head contest: Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra
For Grand League, Mega Contest: Matt Henry, Neil Brand
What are NZ vs SA Fantasy Tips?
- New Zealand are expected to dominate this match and pick more players from their unit in the SL teams.
- In your GL teams, pick more pacers from New Zealand as it is likely to be a green top and South African batting is not likely to score big runs.