NZ vs SA Live Streaming In India– 2nd Test, When And Where To Watch New Zealand vs South Africa Live In India? 2024

Published - 12 Feb 2024, 02:15 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:26 AM

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The NZ vs SA 2nd Test will be played in Hamilton from February 13-17. The Test match is a part of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle. New Zealand won the first Test by 281 runs. It was just their sixth Test win overall against the Proteas.

The Kiwi win was shaped by Rachin Ravindra’s maiden Test double ton and skipper Kane Williamson’s 118. The Kiwis scored 511 in their first innings which was a bit too much for the Proteas. The visitors were bowled out for 162.

Instead of asking the visitors to follow on the Kiwis batted for the second time and scored 174/4 in their second innings with Williamson scoring his second century of the Test match.

South Africa were asked to chase a daunting 529 to win the first NZ vs SA Test match. The inexperienced side was bowled out for 247 as the Kiwis won the match by 281 runs.

They are currently topping the points table with a PCT point of 66.66. Australia and India are placed second and third respectively. South Africa are placed seventh with a PCT of 33.33. Their only Test win in this cycle came against India.

South Africa have named a fairly inexperienced Test side with their senior and regular players busy playing in the SA20. All-rounder Neil Brand is leading this Test side and played the first Test of his career in Mount Maunganui.

None of the players selected for the series has played 10 Test matches for South Africa. South Africa have now played 23 Test matches in South Africa winning nine matches and losing just three.

New Zealand has only won six games against South Africa in Tests. 16 Tets matches have ended in a draw. The second NZ vs SA will be the 49t overall between the two sides.

The senior South Africa players were busy playing in the SA20 while an inexperienced Test side played the first Test against the Kiwis. Cricket South Africa”s decision to prioritize T20 cricket over Test Cricket with the WTC 2023-25 campaign created doubts over the decision-makers of the game in the country.

The decision to send a second-string Test side to New Zealand has drawn criticism from former Australian captains Steve Waugh and Michael Clarke as well.

Meanwhile, New Zealand will be missing the services of Dary Mitchell from the SA vs NZ second Test and the T20I series against Australia. Mitchell is nursing a foot injury. He has been rested to allow the foot injury to heal quickly and make him available for the forthcoming Test series against Australia.

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New Zealand Head Coach Gary Stead told reporters that the management felt that it was important for Daryl Mitchell to undergo rehabilitation now. Notably, the right-handed batter was rested during the 5th T20I against Pakistan last month. However, his injury did not recover completely.