South Africa vs New Zealand, NZ vs SA, SA vs NZ 2024, ICC World Test Championship 2023-25
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New Zealand and South Africa are set to collide with each other in a Test series. NZ vs SA 1st Test begins on Sunday, February 4 at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. The NZ vs SA Test series will observe two encounters.

Tim Southee is the skipper of New Zealand in NZ vs SA 1st Test. South Africa has named a completely young squad led by uncapped members. Niel Brand is the captain of South Africa in the New Zealand vs South Africa Test series. He has no international experience so far and will make his national debut in the 1st Test.

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Despite Tim Southee leading the side, New Zealand has all key members for the opening clash like Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Neil Wagner, and Kyle Jamieson among others. New Zealand recently showcased impeccable form against Pakistan in a T20I series, winning 4 games and losing only 1 at home.

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South Africa witnessed a redevelopment of their Test side in the New Zealand vs South Africa Test series. The board has snubbed all seniors and banked upon youngsters in the series. If they succeed against the Kiwis, the Proteas might witness a complete makeover of their Test side.

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The South Africa tour of New Zealand 2024 will allow both teams to better their positions in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25. Ahead of Kiwis vs Proteas opening encounter, here we take a glance at NZ vs SA 1st Test prediction and stats in Tests.

NZ vs SA Head-to-Head Records in Tests

Stats Matches NZ Won SA Won Draw
Overall 47 5 26 16
At Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui 0 0 0 0
In the last 5 matches 5 1 2 2
In New Zealand 22 2 9 11

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Recent Venue Records (Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui) 

Stats- Tests

Total matches- 4

Matches won batting first- 2

Matches won bowling first- 2

Average 1st Inns scores-359

Average 2nd Inns scores- 404

Average 3rd Inns scores- 230

Average 4th Inns scores- 146

Highest total recorded- 615/9 by New Zealand vs ENG

Lowest total recorded- 126/10 by New Zealand vs ENG

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NZ vs SA Today Match Prediction- 1st Test, Who Will Win Today’s Test Match? 2024

NZ vs SA Prediction For Toss

The team winning the toss might opt to bat first. In the warm-up match, South Africa dominated the Kiwis while batting first. Hence, they might look to bat first in the NZ vs SA 1st Test too.

Moreover, Bay Oval is a good-scoring ground and batting first teams can post big totals on the board and put pressure on opposition later. The home team New Zealand will also look to bat first.

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Predicted Scores For NZ vs SA

Team 1st Innings 2nd Innings
New Zealand 300-400 250-350
South Africa 300-400 200-300

Players’ Form- New Zealand- Batting

Players Matches Wickets Average
Kane Williamson 96 8263 54.36
Tom Latham 76 5202 40.64
Daryl Mitchell 20 1452  53.78
Devon Conway 18 1450 45.31
Will Young 13 582 26.45
Glenn Phillips 3 233 46.60

 

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Players’ Form- New Zealand- Bowling

Players Matches Wickets Average
Tim Southee 96 374 28.95
Neil Wagner 63 258 27.50
Kyle Jamieson 18 74 20.08
Matt Henry 21 72 37.35
Mitchell Santner 25 47 42.28
Rachin Ravindra 3 3 62.67
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Players Form- South Africa- Batting

Players Matches Runs Average
Keegan Petersen 12 598 28.48
Zubayr Hamza 6 212 17.67
Khaya Zondo 5 120 20.0
David Bedingham 2 79 26.33
Raynard van Tonder 0 0 0
Raynard van Tonder 0 0 0

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Players’ Form-South Africa- Bowling

Players Matches Wickets Average
Duanne Olivier 15 59 21.93
Dane Piedt 8 26 45.19
Dane Paterson 2 4 41.50
Tshepo Moreki 0 0 0
Mihlali Mpongwana 0 0 0

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