New Zealand will be up against South Africa in the 2nd match of the South Africa in New Zealand, 2 Test Series, 2024 at Seddon Park, Hamilton on 13th February at 03:30 AM IST.
NZ vs SA (New Zealand vs South Africa), 2nd Test - Match Information
Match: New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test
Date: 13th February, 2024
Time: 03:30 AM IST
Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton
NZ vs SA (New Zealand vs South Africa), 2nd Test Preview
New Zealand and South Africa have played 1 match in the series, with New Zealand winning all the games played so far.
In the first game of this series, Rachin Ravindra was the Man of the Match and Rachin Ravindra scored the highest fantasy points for New Zealand with 345 match fantasy points while Neil Brand topped the fantasy points leaderboard for South Africa with 187 match fantasy points.
NZ vs SA, Seddon Park, Hamilton Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at Seddon Park, Hamilton will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. The surface will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket-taking is going to be difficult. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 285 runs. The team winning the toss should look to bat first as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the team batting first.
Weather Report for Seddon Park, Hamilton
The temperature is expected to be around 24°C with 35% humidity. 2.75 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 86% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
NZ vs SA, Head to Head
In the 48 matches played between these 2 teams, New Zealand's bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the batters have earned the most fantasy points for South Africa.
NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kane Williamson | 3 | 355 | 71 | 0 | - | 118, 109, 13, 11, 104 | - |
| Zubayr Hamza | 3 | 210 | 52.5 | 0 | - | 22, 36, 20, 101, 31 | - |
| Edward Moore | 3 | 159 | 31.8 | 0 | - | 23, 0, 44, 61, 31 | - |
- Kane Stuart Williamson
Kane Williamson is a batter with an average of 158 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.7 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 355 runs averaging 71 per match.
- Zubayr Hamza
Zubayr Hamza is a batter with an average of 121 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Zubayr Hamza is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 22, 36, 20, 101 and 31 runs at an average of 52.5 per match.
- Edward Michael Moore
Edward Moore is a batter with an average of 94 match fantasy points in the last 1 game, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the last few matches, Edward Moore has scored 23, 0, 44, 61 and 31 runs at an average of 31.8 per match.
NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 10 | 14.4 | 0, 0, 27, 16, 0 | 3, 1, 0, 0, 6 |
| Tim Southee | 2 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 43.5 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 14 | 0, 0, 1, 1, 0 |
| Tshepo Moreki | 2 | 53 | 17.7 | 1 | 126 | 0, 5, 0, 6, 42 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Matthew James Henry
Matt Henry is a bowler with an average of 138 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 2 matches, this player has taken 10 wickets at an average of 14.4. Matt Henry has done well against this opposition, taking 0, 3, 1, 3 and 0 wickets in recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue as in the last 2 matches this player played here, he has taken 0, 1, 4, 0 and 1 wickets.
- Timothy Grant Southee
Tim Southee can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Tim Southee has an average of 99 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7. He bowls right-arm medium-fast and in the recent 2 matches, this player has taken 0, 0, 1, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 43.5. Tim Southee has been successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 1, 1 and 0 wickets in recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue as in the recent 2 matches this player played here, he has taken 0, 4, 1, 0 and 0 wickets.
- Tshepo Lebohang Moreki
Tshepo Moreki is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Tshepo Moreki has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 1 game and a fantasy rating of 6.8. He is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 2 matches, this player has taken 1 wicket.
NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Brand | 2 | 79 | 26.3 | 8 | 21.4 | 0, 4, 0, 3, 72 | 6, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 2 | 252 | 126 | 4 | 15.3 | 240, 0, 12, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| Glenn Phillips | 2 | 166 | 83 | 4 | 15.3 | 39, 0, 0, 87, 40 | 0, 1, 3, 0, 0 |
- Neil Brand
Neil Brand is an all-rounder with an average of 135 match fantasy points in the last 1 game, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 2 matches, this player has scored 0, 4, 0, 3 and 72 runs at an average of 26.3 per match. Neil Brand is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 6, 0, 2, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 21.4 per match. He has done well against this opposition, taking 6, 0, 2 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
- Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra is an all-rounder with an average of 140 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played 2 matches, Rachin Ravindra has scored 240, 0, 12, 0 and 0 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 0, 2, 0, 0 and 0 wickets. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 0, 2, 0 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
- Glenn Dominic Phillips
Glenn Phillips is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 156 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Glenn Phillips bowls off-break and in the recent 2 matches, he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 15.3.
NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kane Williamson | 3 | 355 | 71 | 0 | - | 118, 109, 13, 11, 104 | - |
| Neil Brand | 2 | 79 | 26.3 | 8 | 21.4 | 0, 4, 0, 3, 72 | 6, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| David Bedingham | 3 | 198 | 39.6 | 0 | - | 32, 87, 12, 11, 56 | - |
| Mitchell Santner | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 9 | 17.6 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 3, 3, 3, 0 |
| Kyle Jamieson | 2 | 28 | 28 | 6 | 16.8 | 8, 0, 0, 0, 20 | 0, 2, 4, 0, 0 |
| Ruan de Swardt | 2 | 34 | 34 | 3 | 45 | 0, 0, 0, 34, 0 | 2, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
The top point-getters for New Zealand are Kane Williamson with 293 match fantasy points, Mitchell Santner with 142 match fantasy points and Kyle Jamieson with 121 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for South Africa are Neil Brand with 187 match fantasy points, David Bedingham with 151 match fantasy points and Ruan de Swardt with 102 match fantasy points.
NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kane Williamson | 3 | 355 | 71 | 0 | - | 118, 109, 13, 11, 104 | - |
| Neil Brand | 2 | 79 | 26.3 | 8 | 21.4 | 0, 4, 0, 3, 72 | 6, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Matt Henry | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 10 | 14.4 | 0, 0, 27, 16, 0 | 3, 1, 0, 0, 6 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 2 | 252 | 126 | 4 | 15.3 | 240, 0, 12, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| Glenn Phillips | 2 | 166 | 83 | 4 | 15.3 | 39, 0, 0, 87, 40 | 0, 1, 3, 0, 0 |
- Kane Stuart Williamson
Kane Williamson is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Kane Williamson has an average of 158 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.7. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 118, 109, 13, 11 and 104 runs at an average of 71 per match.
- Neil Brand
Neil Brand is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Neil Brand has an average of 135 match fantasy points in the last 1 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 2 matches, this player has scored 0, 4, 0, 3 and 72 runs averaging 26.3 per match. Neil Brand also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 8 wickets at an average of 21.4 per match. He has done well against this opposition, taking 6, 0, 2 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
- Matthew James Henry
Matt Henry can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 138 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. Matt Henry is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 2 matches, he has taken 10 wickets at an average of 14.4. This player has a good record against this opponent, taking 0, 3, 1, 3 and 0 wickets in recent matches. Matt Henry has a good record at this venue as in the last 2 matches he played here, he has taken 6 wickets.
- Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra is an all-rounder with an average of 140 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played 2 matches, Rachin Ravindra has scored 252 runs at an average of 126 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 15.3 per match. This player has been successful against this team, taking 0, 2, 0 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
- Glenn Dominic Phillips
Glenn Phillips can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 156 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Glenn Phillips bowls off-break and in the recently played 2 matches, he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 15.3.
NZ vs SA Squad Information
New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Neil Wagner, Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Will Young, Tom Blundell, Kyle Jamieson, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra and William O'Rourke.
South Africa (SA) Squad: Dane Piedt, Dane Paterson, Khaya Zondo, Shaun von Berg, Duanne Olivier, Edward Moore, Keegan Petersen, Tshepo Moreki, David Bedingham, Clyde Fortuin, Zubayr Hamza, Neil Brand, Raynard van Tonder, Ruan de Swardt and Mihlali Mpongwana.
NZ vs SA Possible Playing XI
New Zealand (NZ) Possible Playing XI: Kane Williamson, Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Kyle Jamieson, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell.
South Africa (SA) Possible Playing XI: Zubayr Hamza, Edward Moore, David Bedingham, Clyde Fortuin, Keegan Petersen, Raynard van Tonder, Dane Paterson, Tshepo Moreki, Duanne Olivier, Neil Brand and Ruan de Swardt.
NZ vs SA Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Tom Blundell
Batters: Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips, Zubayr Hamza, Edward Moore and David Bedingham
All-Rounders: Neil Brand, Rachin Ravindra and Ruan de Swardt
Bowlers: Matt Henry and Kyle Jamieson
Captain: Zubayr Hamza
Vice-Captain: Edward Moore
Photo credit: Alamy
