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As anticipation mounts for the 2nd Test between New Zealand and South Africa in Hamilton, cricket enthusiasts can brace themselves for another one-sided affair between the two sides.
Following a commanding victory in the series opener, New Zealand's spirits soar as they look to maintain their momentum. Rachin Ravindra's dazzling double century and Kane Williamson's consecutive centuries have set the stage for a formidable display of batting prowess.
With all their key players at the SA20, South Africa sent a second-fiddle side traveling to New Zealand that stood no chance against the Kiwis. The top bookmakers in India have odds for this match with them.
As many as 17 wickets fell to spin in the Test, which must be very very rare for a Test match in New Zealand. South Africa still nearly took it to the last day but they will have to do a lot more to put up a fight against this full-strength NZ side.
The spinner was one of Kiwi’s best bowlers (6 wickets) in the first match, which is a rare sight in New Zealand considering bowling conditions are favourable for pacers.
The betting tip is...
Mitchell Santner to pick above 5.5 wickets in the match.
58 %
42 %
New ZealandSouth AfricaDaryl Mitchell will sit out due to a lingering foot injury, a decision aimed at ensuring his full recovery ahead of the series against Australia. However, fans can expect his return for the subsequent Test series against Australia and he will miss T20Is.
Stepping into the spotlight, Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra will shoulder the responsibility of steering the Kiwi side to success. Williamson, renowned for his consistency, boasts an impressive record with 1201 runs at an average of 75.06 in the last 10 matches. Meanwhile, Ravindra's scintillating form adds an extra dimension to New Zealand's batting lineup.
With Captain Tim Southee leading the bowling attack, supported by the experienced Matt Henry, New Zealand's lineup appears well-equipped to maintain their dominance on home soil. Southee has been in fine form, having claimed 32 wickets in 10 matches with an impressive economy rate of 2.85. Henry's ability to strike at crucial moments, evident from his 23 wickets in just 5 matches, adds depth to the Kiwi bowling arsenal.
Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Tim Southee (c)
Predicted Lineup: Daryl Mitchell will be out for the 2nd Test.
The South African lineup will mostly see the same players as the 1st Test. It will be a saving grace if any of the senior players are available and included for the second Test.
David Bedingham, with his promising batting performances, will be a key figure for the visitors. With 198 runs in 3 matches at an average of 39.6, Bedingham's ability to anchor the innings will be vital for South Africa's batting line-up.
Neil Brand will most likely continue to lead the side as announced ahead of the series. He was impressive with his 5-fer in the first innings.
Additionally, the trio of Zubayr Hamza, Keegan Petersen, and Ruan de Swardt exhibited composure during their time at the crease in the previous match. However, they will be eager to convert their starts into substantial contributions in the upcoming encounter.
We expect the same lineup unless senior players are added to the squad.
Predicted Lineup: Neil Brand (c), Edward Moore, Raynard van Tonder, Zubayr Hamza, David Bedingham, Keegan Peterson, Ruan de Swardt, Clyde Fortuin, Duanne Olivier, Tshepo Moreki, Dane Paterson
Expect captain Neil Brand to play a vital role yet again in the second Test. He took a five-for in the first innings and we are predicting him to score a fifty in the second match.
At least two New Zealand players will score centuries against a weak South African bowling unit and one of them will be Kane Williamson.
New Zealand climbed to the top of the World Test Championship points table and will most likely strengthen their lead at the top with a marginal win.
New Zealand will win the match comfortably.
