The first match of the "South Africa in New Zealand, 2 Test Series, 2024 " will be played between New Zealand and South Africa (NZ vs SA) at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on 4th February 2024 at 03:30 AM IST.
NZ vs SA (New Zealand vs South Africa), 1st Test - Match Information
Match: New Zealand vs South Africa, 1st Test
Date: 4th February 2024
Time: 03:30 AM IST
Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
NZ vs SA, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. It 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 19 matches is 300 runs. Chasing a target should be the preferred option at the venue, since the team batting first has only won 36% of its matches.
Weather Report for Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Temperature will hover around 21.53 °C and humidity is expected to be around 41%. Winds at a speed of 2.44 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 75% 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 47 matches played between these 2 teams, New Zealand Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Batters have earned the most fantasy points for South Africa.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zubayr Hamza | 4 | 280 | 70 | 0 | - | 20, 31, 101, 98, 30 | - |
| Tom Blundell | 3 | 31 | 7.8 | 0 | - | 0, 2, 6, 6, 17 | - |
| Kane Williamson | 3 | 354 | 70.8 | 0 | - | 13, 11, 104, 11, 215 | - |
- Zubayr Hamza
Zubayr Hamza is a Batter and has an average of 132 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 4 matches this player has scored 20, 31, 101, 98, 30 runs averaging 70 per match.
- Thomas Ackland Blundell
Tom Blundell can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Tom Blundell has an average of 121 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. He is a batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 0, 2, 6, 6, 17 runs averaging 7.8 per match.
- Kane Stuart Williamson
Kane Williamson is a Batter and has an average of 131 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Kane Williamson is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 354 runs averaging 70.8 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 | 27 | 9 | 9 | 12.9 | 16, 0, 4, 7, 0 | 0, 6, 0, 0, 3 |
| Dane Piedt | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 13 | 12.8 | 0, 6, 0, 0, 13 | 6, 0, 5, 2, 0 |
| Tim Southee | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 3 | 22.7 | 0, 14, 0, 0, 35 | 1, 0, 1, 1, 0 |
- Matthew James Henry
Matt Henry can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 140 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Matt Henry is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recently played 2 matches he has taken 9 wickets at an average of 12.9. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 0, 2, 0, 7 wickets in the recent matches.
- Dane Leeroy Piedt
Dane Piedt is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Dane Piedt has an average of 108 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. He bowls off break and in the recent 2 matches this player has taken 6, 0, 5, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 12.8. Dane Piedt has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Timothy Grant Southee
Tim Southee can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 99 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.9. This player is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the last 2 matches Tim Southee has taken 1, 0, 1, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 22.7. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 2, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 2 matches Tim Southee played here and has taken 2 wickets.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Phillips | 2 | 169 | 84.5 | 7 | 12 | 0, 87, 40, 0, 42 | 3, 0, 0, 4, 0 |
| Mitchell Santner | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 6 | 19.3 | 0, 1, 0, 35, 13 | 3, 0, 3, 0, 0 |
- Glenn Dominic Phillips
Glenn Phillips is an All Rounder and has an average of 168 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is an off break Bowler and in the recently played 2 matches this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 12.
- Mitchell Josef Santner
Mitchell Santner is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Mitchell Santner has an average of 139 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played 2 matches this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 19.3. Mitchell Santner has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the recent 2 matches this player played here and has taken 10 wickets.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Phillips | 2 | 169 | 84.5 | 7 | 12 | 0, 87, 40, 0, 42 | 3, 0, 0, 4, 0 |
| Mitchell Santner | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 6 | 19.3 | 0, 1, 0, 35, 13 | 3, 0, 3, 0, 0 |
| Matt Henry | 2 | 27 | 9 | 9 | 12.9 | 16, 0, 4, 7, 0 | 0, 6, 0, 0, 3 |
| Zubayr Hamza | 4 | 280 | 70 | 0 | - | 20, 31, 101, 98, 30 | - |
| Tom Blundell | 3 | 31 | 7.8 | 0 | - | 0, 2, 6, 6, 17 | - |
- Glenn Dominic Phillips
Glenn Phillips is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Glenn Phillips has an average of 168 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. He is an off break Bowler and in the recently played 2 matches this player has taken 3, 0, 0, 4, 0 wickets at an average of 12.
- Mitchell Josef Santner
Mitchell Santner is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Mitchell Santner has an average of 139 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played 2 matches this player has taken 3, 0, 3, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 19.3. Mitchell Santner has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 2 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 5, 0, 3, 2 wickets.
- Matthew James Henry
Matt Henry is a Bowler and has an average of 140 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Matt Henry bowls right-arm fast medium and in the recently played 2 matches he has taken 0, 6, 0, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 12.9. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 0, 2, 0, 7 wickets in the recent matches.
- Zubayr Hamza
Zubayr Hamza is a Batter and has an average of 132 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Zubayr Hamza is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 4 matches he has scored 280 runs at an average of 70 per match.
- Thomas Ackland Blundell
Tom Blundell is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 121 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. Tom Blundell is a Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 0, 2, 6, 6, 17 runs averaging 7.8 per match.
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 and Rachin Ravindra
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 Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Tom Blundell and Clyde Fortuin
Batters: Glenn Phillips, Zubayr Hamza, David Bedingham, Keegan Petersen and Will Young
All-Rounders: Mitchell Santner and Ruan de Swardt
Bowlers: Matt Henry and Duanne Olivier
Captain: Clyde Fortuin
Vice-Captain: Zubayr Hamza
NZ vs SA (New Zealand vs South Africa), 1st Test Preview
In their last 5 games, South Africa have won 3 games and lost 1. In their last 5 games, New Zealand have won 4 games and lost 1.
Both teams last played against each other in the 2nd Test of the South Africa in New Zealand, 2 Test Series, 2022 where Colin de Grandhomme scored the highest fantasy points for New Zealand with 202 match fantasy points while Kagiso Rabada topped the fantasy points leaderboard for South Africa with 222 match fantasy points.