NZ vs SA Match Prediction - Who will win today’s 2nd ODI match between New Zealand and South Africa?

The dark horses aka New Zealand (NZ) will take on South Africa (SA) in the second ODI of the Pakistan ODI Tri-series, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, on Monday, February 10. New Zealand have started the series well by beating hosts Pakistan in the first ODI by 78 runs. A win in the upcoming game will take them straightaway to the final of the tournament. On the other hand, South Africa will be playing their first game of the series. 

Speaking of New Zealand’s performance in the series opener, it was a complete team effort as the middle order came to the rescue when the top order collapsed. While defending the target, they were clinical with the ball and did not let the Pakistan batters settle after good starts. They managed to bowl them out inside 48 overs. However, despite the win, Kane Williamson not hitting the form will be a concern for the team in the top order. 

Match Details

Pitch Report

The pitch of the Gaddafi Stadium has a flat surface and it is conducive to batting and the bat wielders can pile runs. On the other hand, it assists the pacers with ample bounce and movement early on in the innings, it will reduce in the death overs though. On the other hand, spinners will have minimal assistance but can rely on their lengths. 

Head-To-Head Record

NZ vs SA Predicted Playing 11

New Zealand: 

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: 

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

NZ vs SA Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Glenn Phillips 

Star New Zealand all rounder Glenn Phillips was in marauding form against Pakistan in the first ODI as the batter scored his maiden ODI ton. He remained unbeaten on 106 runs off just 74 balls and smashed six boundaries and seven maximums.

Probable Best Bowler: Mitchell Santner

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner was responsible for Pakistan’s top-order collapse. The captain introduced himself early on and it made the difference. He picked three wickets bowling a full quota of 10 overs and gave away just 41 runs.

                    Today's Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

Scenario 1

• New Zealand win the toss and opt to bat first
• Powerplay: 50-70
• NZ: 290-320
• New Zealand win the match

Scenario 2

• South Africa win the toss and opt to bat first
• Powerplay: 50-70
• SA: 290-310
• South Africa win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.