New Zealand vs South Africa Prediction: New Zeland to book their spot in the finals

New Zealand and South Africa will be facing each other for the 2nd ODI match. New Zealand has started a serious start in the beginning after a victory over Pakistan by 75 runs. Fans can watch the action live on Sports18/Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar. It will be held at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Both teams last faced each other last year in November. Who will win this game of cricket?

New Zealand recent form

The Dark Horses will be looking to get a win in this match in order to book a spot at the finals of the tournament. New Zealand's strategy has mainly been upheld by their middle order, and they have been solid on defense. However, there are players who need to step up and secure this pass to the final, such players are Kane Williamson. He has not been in form in recent times.

New Zealand Predicted Line-up

Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Matt Henry, Ben Sears, William ORourke.

South Africa Recent form

South Africa will be having their first game in this series and will be looking to make some impression. In terms of players, there will be some that will be missing in this game. Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada won't be in the starting lineup. This means that other players with little experience might be called up, raising more concern in the pace department. Players like Matthew Breetzke, Heinrich Klaasen, Junior Dala, and Keshav Maharaj will be instrumental if Team South Africa wants to make any mark in this match.

South Africa Predicted Line-up

Temba Bavuma (c), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi, Junior Dala, Gideon Peters.

Expert Betting Tips

It is well known by now that the pitch has a huge tell in the games. For Gaddafi Stadium, the pitch is flat and favorable for batters. The pacers too aren't left out, as they will get the assistance needed to get the innings movements. Both teams have faced each other 72 times, with New Zealand winning 42 while South Africa won 25. There was also a no-result match, which happened five times. I believe that New Zealand will record a win, and also they will get a solid performance from their batter, Glenn Phillips.

Our first prediction is Team 1 to win the toss - 1.91 odds for 1xbet

Our Second Prediction is Team 1/ Team 1 - 2.524 odds for Bcgame

Out third prediction is first ball of the match 9 runs - 9.00 oddsfor 4rabets