NZ vs SA Match Preview- 2nd ODI, Pakistan ODI tri-series 2025

New Zealand and South Africa will be up against each other in the second game of the ongoing ODI tri-series in Pakistan. The match is scheduled to be played on Monday (February 10) at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Pakistan ODI tri-series got underway on Saturday (February 8) with the game between Pakistan and New Zealand. The Black Caps won the game by 78 runs and will be fancying their chances of beating South Africa as well. The Proteas, on the other hand, will be eyeing a winning start to their campaign. Ahead of the game, here is the preview for the NZ vs SA ODI.

NZ vs SA Match Preview- 2nd ODI, Pakistan ODI tri-series 2025:

NZ vs SA 2nd ODI Date and Venue:

The upcoming NZ vs SA ODI will be played on Monday (February 10) at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The match will be played from 10:00 AM (IST).

Squads:

New Zealand:

Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Jacob Duffy (tri-series only)

South Africa:

Temba Bavuma (c), Eathan Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Junior Dala, Wiaan Mulder, Mihlali Mpongwana, Senuran Muthusamy, Gideon Peters, Meeka-eel Prince, Jason Smith, Kyle Verreynne, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi

NZ vs SA key battles:

Temba Bavuma vs Matt Henry:

With South Africa missing most of their big names for the upcoming NZ vs SA game, the onus will be on their captain Temba Bavuma to lead the side from the front. Bavuma has done extremely well in Tests in recent times and will be eyeing a similar performance in the 50-over format as well.

He will be looking to set the tone for a big score for his side by giving the Proteas a good start with the bat. While Bavuma is capable of that, New Zealand will be hoping that they get rid of the South Africa captain as early as possible.

They will be relying on their pace spearhead Matt Henry to dismiss Bavuma. Henry started his campaign in the tri-series with a 3-wicket haul against Pakistan and will look to make an impact in the upcoming game as well.

Kane Williamson vs Tabraiz Shamsi:

Kane Williamson could turn out to be the difference in the upcoming New Zealand vs South Africa ODI. The former New Zealand captain, who is one of the best batsmen of this generation, scored 58 runs against Pakistan.

With form on his side, he will be eyeing another big score. And the Proteas will be hoping that their left-arm spinner Tabraiz Shamsi manages to get rid of Williamson as early as possible.

Lungi Ngidi vs Will Young:

South Africa will need a good start with the ball to put early pressure on in-form New Zealand. They will be relying on Lungi Ngidi for the same. An experienced pacer, Ngidi will be fancying his chances against Will Young.

The New Zealand opener scored just 4 runs in the first game before being dismissed by Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi. With Young coming off a poor outing, Ngidi will be hoping to dismiss him early in the forthcoming contest.

NZ vs SA Key Players

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 Weather And Pitch Report:

The temperature will be pleasant in Lahore for the upcoming game. There is no prediction of rain on the match day. The temperature will be in the early 20s in the first half of the game and will be hovering between 16-20 degrees Celsius during the second half.

In the first game between New Zealand and Pakistan, the pitch favored the batsmen and the spinners. The pitch is likely to behave in the same manner in the second game as well. Both teams will look to score big batting first before relying on their spinners to get the work done on a slowing track.

Conclusion:

A lot will be at stake in the upcoming game. New Zealand have the opportunity to seal their place in the final by winning the contest. On the other hand, a loss will put them in a precarious position. New Zealand have their fate in their own hands and they will look to beat South Africa to qualify for the final.

On the other hand, South Africa will also bolster their chances of making it to the final if they manage to get the better of New Zealand. With so much at stake in the game, it promises to be a cracking contest.