New Zealand vs South Africa: New Zealand will be facing South Africa in the second test from February 25. Moreover, the game will be taking place at Hagley Park South in Christchurch, New Zealand.
The Kiwis won the first test match on one side’s terms against South Africa. New Zealand won the toss and decided to have a bowl first.
South Africa had a blundering start as they could not find their feet. The Proteas were all out for just 95 runs in the first innings. Matt Henry went on to take an impressive seven-wicket hall.
New Zealand played brilliantly in their first innings as they made 482 runs. Henry Nicholas went on to score a century while Tom Blundell missed the century by a close margin.
Whereas South Africa failed once again in the second innings as they were all out for 111 runs. New Zealand won the first test match by an innings and 276 runs.
Key Players for the match
Henry Nicholas (New Zealand)
Henry Nicholas will be a key player for New Zealand as he is in a good form. The New Zealand international showed his worth by hitting a century in the first test.
Temba Bavuma (South Africa)
Temba Bavuma continued his fine run of form from the series against India. He was the only South African batsman who faced the New Zealand attack with confidence.
New Zealand vs South Africa: Match Prediction
New Zealand are likely to win the second test match by a thumping margin. The Kiwis will dominate South Africa as they did in the first test match.
