New Zealand vs South Africa,2nd ODI Match,Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, 2025,2025-02-10 04:30 GMT

NZ vs SA Match Prediction

Match Details

Match: New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd ODI
Date: February 10, 2025
Time: 04:30 GMT
Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium, Pakistan
Live streaming: JioTV
Live broadcast: Sony Sports Network

Head-to-Head Record

Total ODI Matches Played: 72
New Zealand Won: 25
South Africa Won: 42
Last 5 Matches: New Zealand 2 wins | South Africa 3 wins

Pitch Report & Conditions

The Multan Cricket Stadium pitch is known to be batting-friendly, with the average 1st innings score being around 254. The spinners are expected to make an impact in the second innings. Dew might be a concern for the team bowling second, but New Zealand's bowlers have shown that they can excel in such conditions.

Chasing Record

Teams batting first have a strong record in Lahore, and New Zealand's win over Pakistan in the first game has further bolstered this record.

Weather Report

There is no prediction of rain in Multan on the game day, so the upcoming New Zealand vs South Africa game is unlikely to be interrupted by rain.

Probable XIs

New Zealand Playing 11:

Devon Conway, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Ben Sears, William O'Rourke

South Africa Playing 11:

Temba Bavuma, Jason Smith, Matthew Breetzke, Meekaeel Prince, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi, Junio Dala, Gideon Peters

Form and Fitness

New Zealand might miss the services of Rachin Ravindra due to a forehead injury, while Lockie Ferguson is doubtful due to a hamstring injury. South Africa have lost Gerald Coetzee for the triseries and the Champions Trophy.

Score Prediction

Key Players to Watch

New Zealand: Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, and Matt Henry
South Africa: Temba Bavuma, Matthew Breetzke, Wiaan Mulder, Tabraiz Shamsi, and Senuran Muthusamy

Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for NZ in the match: Devon Conway or Kane Williamson
Who will score the most runs for SA in the match: Temba Bavuma or Wiaan Mulder

Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for NZ in the match: Matt Henry or Mitchell Santner
Who will pick the most wickets for SA in the match: Tabraiz Shamsi or Senuran Muthusamy

Conclusion: Who will win the match?

New Zealand will start the game against South Africa as favorites, but the Proteas have a strong record against the Kiwis. It's going to be a closely contested match, but we predict New Zealand to come out on top.