South Africa will be making its way to face New Zealand for a 2 match test series. Welcome to NZ vs SA Dream11 team prediction today and match preview.
New Zealand have won just 1 of their last 5 matches in all competitions with greater hopes to redeem themselves which can result into a better outcome for their performance in this series.
South Africa on the other hand come here after winning all 5 of their last 5 matches against India which can keep them motivated to lift their spirits in this crucial test series.
Probable Winner, Betting Tips, and Match Prediction
South Africa should win this match by a close margin.
Betting Odds
NZ- 1.76 DRAW- 4.70 SA- 3.70
Pitch Report and Toss
The pitch conditions largely benefit seamers with great bounce making it difficult for the batsmen. The winners of the toss should bowl first.
Weather
The weather forecasts a partly warm sunny day.
Probable Playing 11
New Zealand
T.Blundell (wk), T.Latham, W.Young, D.Conway, D.Mitchell, R.Ravindra, C.de Grandhomme, K.Jamieson, T.Southee, N.Wagner, M.Henry
South Africa
K.Verreynne (wk), T.Bavuma, R.van der-Dussen, D.Elgar, A.Markram, M.Jansen, W.Mulder, K.Rabada, L.Ngidi, K.Maharaj, D.Oliver
Match Details
New Zealand vs South Africa – Test
Match: New Zealand vs South Africa – 1st Test
Date and Time: 17th – 21st February – 3:30 AM IST
Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand
Telecast: Amazon Prime Video
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Wicket-Keeper
Tom Blundell (8.5 Cr) has the potential to score decent runs that earned him 663 runs at a strike rate of 45.44 in 5 test matches which can be well backed up with his contributions behind the stumps.
Batsman
Tom Latham (10 Cr) is a fantastic opening batsman and a responsible player for his team which can keep him confident making him our prime choice for this crucial encounter.
Devon Conway (10 Cr) was able to score 623 runs in his last 5 test matches with an impressive strike rate that can push him to showcase a strong performance and can build momentum to score consistent runs.
Temba Bavuma (9.0 Cr) has scored 2318 runs at a strike rate of 48.35 in 47 Test matches which should allow him to maintain his contributions as an important opening batsman.
Rassie van der-Dussen (8.5 Cr) has managed to improve consistently with his performance in the top order which has earned him 727 runs in 13 matches with greater potential to continue with his impressive form.
All-rounders
Daryl Mitchell (8.0 Cr) will be looking to make his way back into international test cricket as he has scored 73 runs in the last and only test match with greater bowling potential which makes him an important contributor.
Marco Jansen (9.0 Cr) has scored 313 runs in 3 test matches and is yet to make his mark with a wicket which can be possible with his abilities in this crucial encounter.
Bowlers
Kyle Jamieson (9.0 Cr) has picked 60 wickets in his last 12 Test matches with greater potential to provide decent batting contributions that can play a vital role in this match making him a potential game-changer.
Tim Southee (9.0 Cr) will be looking to find his 330th wicket in international test cricket as his experience can work as a strong bridge in developing their team in this series.
Kagiso Rabada (9.5 Cr) has picked 233 wickets in 50 matches added with his recent improvements in batting which can improve his contributions drastically making him our prime choice for this match.
Lungi Ngidi (9.0 Cr) was brilliant in his series against India whic highlights his current form that earned him 15 wickets in his last 3 test matches which can be channeled into an improved performance in this encounter.
Dream11 Team Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
K.Rabada will be our captain because of his brilliant bowling stride and the potential to find consistent wickets.
K.Jamieson will be our vice-captain because of his improving form that can allow him to make his mark in this contest.
DREAM 11 LINEUP
Blundell, Latham, Conway, Bavuma, van-der Dussen, Mitchell, Jansen, Southee, Jamieson (C), Rabada (VC), Ngidi
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