New Zealand laid the marker down for the remainder of the series with their convincing win in the series opener. They produced an almost impeccable performance in the first ODI match against host nation Pakistan. The only negative on the day was the injury to Rachin Ravindra who had to leave the field due to a horrible face injury. The Kiwis are now set to take on South Africa in match no-2 of the Tri-Nation series at the Gaddafi Stadium, in Lahore on Monday.
Meanwhile, while batting first the Kiwis posted 330 runs in the first match. Kane Williamson played a typical innings off 58 runs off 89 balls, laying the foundations for the team, while Daryl Mitchell (81 off 84) kept the run-rate afloat. But it was the innings of Glenn Phillips which hurt the hosts the most. The 28-year-old left-handed batter hit 7 sixes and 6 fours en route to 106 runs off just 74 balls.
Out came Pakistan to bat, with Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam opening the batting. Fakhar was aggressive right from the off and played some scintillating shots, but it the other end which undid what Fakhar was doing. Babar Azam (10 off 23), Kamran Ghulam (18 off 32) and Mohammad Rizwan (3 off 11) combined for only 31 runs off just 66 balls. As the run-rate kept increasing, the pressure got to the players. Matt Henry and Mitchell Santner were the chief architect of Pakistan’s batting collapse with the duo taking three wickets each.
NZ vs SA 2nd ODI: When & Where to Watch
Date: Monday, 10th February 2025
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Live Streaming Details: The live streaming of New Zealand vs New Zealand match will be live on FanCode App.
NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Weather: The weather is likely to remain pleasant throughout the day with the temperature hovering around 23–25°C. There’s no chance of rain in Lahore on Monday.
Pitch Report: The first match played at the Gaddafi Stadium is a clear indicator of pitch’s true nature. The pitch offers true bounce as the ball comes nicely to the bat. Spinners are likely to play a key role as the game progresses. The average first innings score at this venue is around 255 runs.
NZ vs SA Dream11: Team News
New Zealand Team News-
- As mentioned above, Rachin Ravindra suffered a horrible face injury in the first ODI match. He is unlikely to play this game against South Africa.
- Devon Conway is likely to replace Rachin Ravindra in NZ Playing XI.
- Lockie Ferguson didn’t play the first ODI match but the fast bowler could come into the team in place of Ben Sears.
Full Squad: 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
South Africa Team News-
- South Africa will be without a host of stars as players such as Marco Jansen, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs will join the team only after the final of the series which will be played on February 14.
- Keshav Maharaj and Heinrich Klaasen will miss this game but the duo are available to play against Pakistan on February 12.
Full Squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Eathan Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Junior Dala, Wiaan Mulder, Mihlali Mpongwana, Senuran Muthusamy, Gideon Peters, Meeka-eel Prince, Jason Smith, Kyle Verreynne
NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Expected Playing 11
New Zealand Expected Playing 11
- Will Young
- Devon Conway
- Kane Williamson
- Daryl Mitchell
- Tom Latham (WK)
- Glenn Phillips
- Michael Bracewell
- Mitchell Santner (C)
- Matt Henry
- Ben Sears
- Will O’Rourke
South Africa Expected Playing 11
- Temba Bavuma (c)
- Eathan Bosch
- Matthew Breetzke
- Junior Dala
- Wiaan Mulder
- Mihlali Mpongwana
- Senuran Muthusamy
- Gideon Peters
- Meeka-eel Prince
- Jason Smith
- Kyle Verreynne
NZ vs SA Dream11 Top Fantasy Picks
- Glenn Phillips: The New Zealand middle-order batter scored a fabulous hundred in the opening match. The 28-year-old is in rich vein of form at the moment. Moreover, he can also contribute with the ball.
- Wiaan Mulder: Since South Africa team is missing key players, the responsibility is on the players such as Wiaan Mulder. The 26-year-old is more than capable of impacting this game as a batter and as a bowler.
- Mitchell Santner: New Zealand captain picked up three wickets in the opening match. He is one of the finest spinners in the world, especially in the white-ball format.
- Temba Bavuma: South African captain is also in red-hot form at the moment. His last appearance was the New Year test match against South Africa, when he hit a hundred.
- Matt Henry: The 33-year-old has taken 153 wickets in just 84 innings in ODI matches. This is a solid return in this format. His three-wicket haul in the opening match also indicate that he remains at the top of this game.
NZ vs SA Dream11 Fantasy Team
Captain/Vice-Captain options: Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Wiaan Mulder
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