New Zealand vs. South Africa: New Zealand Eying a Clean Sweep Victory Against the Proteas

After the phenomenal victory in the first test match, New Zealand would be eying to make it 2-0 against the touring Proteas, who haven’t been able to understand the bouncing and seaming conditions of New Zealand yet. In the first game, no Proteas batsman was able to perform according to his caliber; poor stroke play and technique gifted the home side an easy win. Going in the second test match, Dean Elgar and his boys would be looking to play sensibly and search for decent lengths to put the bat on the ball; however, conditions might remain tricky, forcing the batsman to go for the drive on losing deliveries. If New Zealand can defeat South Africa, they might consolidate their position at the top of the table.

Tom Latham and his boys would be feeling super proud about themselves after winning the first test match. Matt Henry was superb, picking 7 quick wickets in no time and booking the South Africa side on odd 110 runs. With the bat, New Zealand batters didn’t miss any opportunity to lay the counter punch hard on proteas bowlers. Henry Nicholls and Tom Blundell were an amazing touch with the bat. In the second innings, Tim Southee and Neil Wagner joined the party by picking 5 and 2 wickets, respectively. A combined team effort made by Kiwi players got their first victory of 2022 and that against South Africa. Going on in the second test match, New Zealand is likely to play the same winning combination and make it a 2-0 victory.

• Tom Blundell;
• Tom Latham;
• Henry Nicholls;
• Tim Southee;
• Neil Wagner.

After getting defeated in the first test match, South Africans would be looking to come back hard and dent the opposition. Denting New Zealand in their home conditions might sound tough, but certainly, South Africa has that spirit and talent to outclass New Zealand. Dean Elgar would be determined to score runs, leading from the front and maximizing the opportunity. Moreover, Temba Bavuma, who managed to score an odd 40 in the first innings, would be looking to convert his starts into long innings.

• Dean Elgar;
• Temba Bavuma;
• Rassie van der Dussen;
• Kyle Verryenne;
• Marco Jansen.

Going into the second game, New Zealand would be eying to make an impact and win the series 2-0. Certainly, playing in home conditions is favoring New Zealand, and they are grasping the opportunity with both hands. South Africa has the ability to make things tough for New Zealand only if their bowlers can pitch the ball in the right corridors and go for wickets. New Zealand is likely to win and retain its number 1 test spot in ICC Test rankings.