NZ vs SA Match Prediction: Who will win the 2nd ODI? Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2025
Published - 10 Feb 2025, 06:09 AM | Updated - 10 Feb 2025, 06:15 AM
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New Zealand and South Africa will be taking on each other in the second game of the ongoing ODI tri-series in Pakistan. The game is scheduled to be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Monday (February 10).
Earlier this week, New Zealand thrashed hosts Pakistan by 78 runs to start their tri-series campaign in a brilliant fashion. A win for New Zealand in the upcoming game will seal their place in the final.
On the other hand, the upcoming game will be South Africa's first of the series. The Proteas have named a depleted squad for the competition and will be without most of their big names. They will start the game as underdogs and will be hoping to deliver a good performance.
As New Zealand and South Africa gear up for the crucial second game, we are taking a look at all the predictions for the game.
NZ vs SA Match Prediction: Who will win the 2nd ODI? Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2025
Match Details
Match: NZ vs SA, 2nd ODI
Date: February 10, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Live streaming: JioTV
Live broadcast: Sony Sports Network
NZ vs SA Match Prediction—Head-to-Head Record
South Africa have maintained an upper hand in their rivalry against New Zealand in the 50-over format. Both the teams have played 72 ODIs against each other so far and South Africa have won 42 of them. On the other hand, New Zealand have emerged victorious in 25. In the last 5 games, South Africa have won 3 while New Zealand have won 2.
Total ODI Matches Played: 72
New Zealand Won: 25
South Africa Won: 42
Last 5 Matches: New Zealand - 2 wins | South Africa - 3 wins
Pitch Report & Conditions
Batting and spin Friendly: The upcoming game will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium, the same venue that hosted the first game of the ongoing tri-series. The pitch assisted the batsmen early on before the spinners also made an impact in the second innings.
Dew Factor: While dew remains a big concern for the team's bowling second, New Zealand's bowlers showed that one can excel even in those conditions.
Average 1st Innings Score: 254
Chasing Record:
New Zealand's win over Pakistan in the first game has further bolstered the record of teams batting first in Lahore. Of the 68 games played at the venue so far, teams batting first have won 35 games while teams batting second have managed to win on 31 occasions.
Weather Report
There is no prediction of rain in Lahore on the game day. As a result, the upcoming New Zealand vs South Africa game is unlikely to be interrupted by rain. The temperature will be in the early 20s during the first half of the game. After the sunset, the temperature is expected to hover between 16-20 degrees Celsius.
NZ vs SA Match Prediction - New Zealand and South Africa Probable XIs
New Zealand Playing 11:
Devon Conway, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Ben Sears, William ORourke
South Africa Playing 11:
Temba Bavuma, Jason Smith, Matthew Breetzke, Meeka-eel Prince, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi, Junio Dala, Gideon Peters
Form and Fitness
New Zealand could miss the services of their opener Rachin Ravindra for the upcoming NZ vs SA game after the batsman suffered a blow on his forehead while fielding.
Lockie Ferguson is also doubtful for the game due to a hamstring injury. South Africa have also lost the services of Gerald Coetzee for the tri-series as well as the Champions Trophy.
Score Prediction
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
| NZ | 320-330 | 250-260 |
| SA | 250-260 | 210-220 |
NZ vs SA Players to perform prediction
NZ: Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, and Matt Henry will be the key players for New Zealand.
SA: Temba Bavuma, Matthew Breetzke, Wiaan Mulder, Tabraiz Shamsi, and Senuran Muthusamy will be the key players for South Africa.
NZ vs SA Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for NZ in the match: Devon Conway or Kane Williamson
Who will score the most runs for SA in the match: Temba Bavuma or Wiaan Mulder
NZ vs SA Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for NZ in the match: Matt Henry or Mitchell Santner
Who will pick the most wickets for SA in the match: Tabraiz Shamsi or Senuran Muthusamy
Conclusion: Who will win the match?
New Zealand will start the game against South Africa as favorites and are expected to win the NZ vs SA contest.
New Zealand have momentum with them and they will be looking to make the most of it. South Africa, on the other hand, will play the game without most of their key players and will need something really special to beat the Black Caps.
