NZ vs SA 1st Test: Dream11 Prediction | Reddy Anna Book

NZ vs SA 1st Test: Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report | Reddy Anna Book.

NZ vs SA 1st Test: Dream11 Prediction

New Zealand (NZ) and South Africa (SA) are set to clash in the first Test of their two-match series at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

New Zealand will be led by Tim Southee, with Kane Williamson returning after a hamstring injury. However, Tom Blundell and Kyle Jamieson are uncertain due to fitness concerns.

South Africa enters the series with a weakened squad due to key players participating in SA20 2024. The team features seven uncapped players, including all-rounder Neil Brand.

Probable Playing XI:

New Zealand:

Devon Conway, WA Young, Kane Williamson, DJ Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee (C), Neil Wagner, MJ Henry

South Africa:

N Brand (C), KD Petersen, Zubayr Hamza, DG Bedingham, K Zondo, C Fortuin (wk), DL Piedt, D Paterson, D Olivier, R van Tonder, R de Swardt

Injury and Availability News: Tom Blundell and Kyle Jamieson are doubtful for NZ.

Pitch Report:

The Bay Oval pitch in Mount Maunganui favors batsmen, with early assistance for pacers. Once settled, batters can capitalize, making it a batting paradise.

The match promises an intriguing battle despite South Africa's weakened squad, presenting ample fantasy cricket opportunities.

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