New Zealand vs South Africa Prediction, 2nd T20I – Who will win today’s match between NZ vs SA?

New Zelaand would look to bounce back strongly after being outplayed in the first T20I on Sunday by South Africa. The two teams lock horns at Seddon Park, Hamilton, for the second T20I on Tuesday, March 17.

After the first T20I turned out to be a lopsided affair, pressure is high on New Zealand as they look to fight back in the series. Meanwhile, the win will feel good for the Protes as the Kiwis had knocked them out in the semifinal of the T20 World Cup recently.

The Kiwis only managed 91 before getting bowled out in 14.3 overs. The visitors chased the target with seven wickets and 20 balls to spare.

NZ vs SA Match Details

Seddon Park, Hamilton Pitch Report

While Seddon Park is a batter-friendly venue with true bounce and short boundaries, bowlers can expect the new ball to swing around. It will be important for the opening batters to show some patience when the ball is new and wait for the movement to reduce.

NZ vs SA Head to Head T20I Record

NZ vs SA Predicted Playing XIs

New Zealand (NZ):

Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Tom Latham (WK), Bevon Jacobs, Nick Kelly, Mitchell Santner (C), James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears.

South Africa (SA):

Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen, Jordan Hermann, Jason Smith, Rubin Hermann (WK), Dian Forrester, George Linde, Nqobani Mokoena, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj (C), Ottneil Baartman.

NZ vs SA Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Tom Latham

Tom Latham could be the batter to watch out for on Tuesday. The southpaw opened the batting and was dismissed cheaply. However, if the ball swings around, he could be New Zealand's best bet as he is a technically solid batter.

Probable Best Bowler: Nqobani Mokoena

After a phenomenal SA20 campaign earlier this year, Nqobani Mokoena had a memorable international debut in the first T20I, as he bagged a three-for. The youngster would be high on confidence and looking to replicate his heroics from the last game.

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