NZ vs SA Today Match Prediction- 1st Test, Who Will Win Today’s Test Match? 2024
Published - 03 Feb 2024, 03:14 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 08:07 AM
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New Zealand and South Africa are set to collide with each other in a Test series. NZ vs SA 1st Test begins on Sunday, February 4 at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. The NZ vs SA Test series will observe two encounters.
Tim Southee is the skipper of New Zealand in NZ vs SA 1st Test. South Africa has named a completely young squad led by uncapped members. Niel Brand is the captain of South Africa in the New Zealand vs South Africa Test series. He has no international experience so far and will make his national debut in the 1st Test.
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Despite Tim Southee leading the side, New Zealand has all key members for the opening clash like Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Neil Wagner, and Kyle Jamieson among others. New Zealand recently showcased impeccable form against Pakistan in a T20I series, winning 4 games and losing only 1 at home.
South Africa witnessed a redevelopment of their Test side in the New Zealand vs South Africa Test series. The board has snubbed all seniors and banked upon youngsters in the series. If they succeed against the Kiwis, the Proteas might witness a complete makeover of their Test side.
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The South Africa tour of New Zealand 2024 will allow both teams to better their positions in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25. Ahead of Kiwis vs Proteas opening encounter, here we take a glance at NZ vs SA 1st Test prediction and stats in Tests.
NZ vs SA Head-to-Head Records in Tests
Stats | Matches | NZ Won | SA Won | Draw |
Overall | 47 | 5 | 26 | 16 |
At Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In the last 5 matches | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
In New Zealand | 22 | 2 | 9 | 11 |
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Recent Venue Records (Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui)
Stats- Tests
Total matches- 4
Matches won batting first- 2
Matches won bowling first- 2
Average 1st Inns scores-359
Average 2nd Inns scores- 404
Average 3rd Inns scores- 230
Average 4th Inns scores- 146
Highest total recorded- 615/9 by New Zealand vs ENG
Lowest total recorded- 126/10 by New Zealand vs ENG
NZ vs SA Today Match Prediction- 1st Test, Who Will Win Today’s Test Match? 2024
NZ vs SA Prediction For Toss
The team winning the toss might opt to bat first. In the warm-up match, South Africa dominated the Kiwis while batting first. Hence, they might look to bat first in the NZ vs SA 1st Test too.
Moreover, Bay Oval is a good-scoring ground and batting first teams can post big totals on the board and put pressure on opposition later. The home team New Zealand will also look to bat first.
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Predicted Scores For NZ vs SA
Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
New Zealand | 300-400 | 250-350 |
South Africa | 300-400 | 200-300 |
Players’ Form- New Zealand- Batting
Players | Matches | Wickets | Average |
Kane Williamson | 96 | 8263 | 54.36 |
Tom Latham | 76 | 5202 | 40.64 |
Daryl Mitchell | 20 | 1452 | 53.78 |
Devon Conway | 18 | 1450 | 45.31 |
Will Young | 13 | 582 | 26.45 |
Glenn Phillips | 3 | 233 | 46.60 |
Players’ Form- New Zealand- Bowling
Players | Matches | Wickets | Average |
Tim Southee | 96 | 374 | 28.95 |
Neil Wagner | 63 | 258 | 27.50 |
Kyle Jamieson | 18 | 74 | 20.08 |
Matt Henry | 21 | 72 | 37.35 |
Mitchell Santner | 25 | 47 | 42.28 |
Rachin Ravindra | 3 | 3 | 62.67 |
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Players Form- South Africa- Batting
Players | Matches | Runs | Average |
Keegan Petersen | 12 | 598 | 28.48 |
Zubayr Hamza | 6 | 212 | 17.67 |
Khaya Zondo | 5 | 120 | 20.0 |
David Bedingham | 2 | 79 | 26.33 |
Raynard van Tonder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Raynard van Tonder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Players’ Form-South Africa- Bowling
Players | Matches | Wickets | Average |
Duanne Olivier | 15 | 59 | 21.93 |
Dane Piedt | 8 | 26 | 45.19 |
Dane Paterson | 2 | 4 | 41.50 |
Tshepo Moreki | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mihlali Mpongwana | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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