Cricket South Africa has named a less experienced squad, with the uncapped Neil Brand leading the side. As the primary players of their red-ball team are currently engaged in the ongoing second edition of SA20, a revamped Proteas side will face a formidable New Zealand lineup.
Notably, this presents a significant opportunity for the Blackcaps to secure their first-ever Test series victory over the Proteas men.
NZ vs SA 2024, 1st Test:
- Date and Time: February 4-8; 10 pm GMT (Feb 3) / 3:30 am IST/ 11:00 am local
- Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Bay Oval Pitch Report:
Known for its balanced playing conditions, Bay Oval offers batsmen a chance to amass substantial runs in the first innings, courtesy of favourable bounce and shorter boundaries. However, as the match progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, shifting the advantage towards bowlers in the later stages of the game. Considering past performances, the team captain winning the toss is likely to choose batting first to exploit the conducive conditions.
NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Tom Latham
- Batters: Kane Williamson, Keegan Petersen, David Bedingham
- All-rounders: Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Neil Brand
- Bowlers: Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Duanne Olivier
NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell (vc)
- Choice 2: Tim Southee (c), Neil Brand (vc)
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NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Glenn Phillips, Ruan de Swardt
NZ vs SA Dream11 Team for today’s match
NZ vs SA Dream11 Team for today’s match (Screengrab: Dream11)
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Squads:
New Zealand: Tim Southee (c), Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell, Glenn Phillips, Mitch Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Neil Wagner,
South Africa: Neil Brand (c), David Bedingham, Ruan de Swardt, Clyde Fortuuin, Zubayr Hamza, Tshepo Moreki, Mihali Mpongwana, Duanne Olivier, Dane Paterson, Keegan Petersen, Dane Piedt, Raynard van Tonder, Shaun von Berg, Khaya Zondo
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