Here are the Predictions for South Africa Tour of New Zealand 2026, 2nd T20I Match – New Zealand vs South Africa, to be played on the 17th of March at the Seddon Park, Hamilton.
Match Prediction – New Zealand v South Africa
2nd T20I Match – New Zealand vs South Africa (Seddon Park, Hamilton)
Ground Stat:
Average First Innings Total at Seddon Park, Hamilton (Mens T20I’s) – 169
Average Second Innings Total at Seddon Park, Hamilton (Men’s T20I’s) – 155
Current Form New Zealand and South Africa:
South Africa have won the First T20I Match of the series by 7 wickets to take a 1-0 lead.
The top run scorer for South Africa in the T20I Series is Connor Esterhuizen with 45 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for South Africa in the T20I Series is Nqobani Mokoena with 3 scalps under his belt.
The top run scorer for New Zealand in the T20I Series is Jimmy Neesham with 26 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for New Zealand in the T20I Series is Kyle Jamieson with 1 scalp under his belt.
In the First T20I Match, New Zealand batted first and they posted a total of 91 before being bowled out. Devon Conway, Tom Latham and Tim Robinson all got out without troubling the scorers much. Gerald Coetzee triggered the collapse by removing both Tom Latham and Devon Conway. Nick Kelly and Bevon Jacobs also disappointed and couldn’t make full use of the opportunity they got. Jimmy Neesham made 26 runs but he didn’t receive enough support from the other batters. Nqobani Mokoena then picked up 3 wickets of the lower order and helped bowl New Zealand out for just 91.
During the chase, Tony Zorzi and Rubin Hermann threw their wicket away early on in the innings. After their dismissals, Connor Esterhuizen took the responsibility of taking South Africa over the line. He made 45 runs off 48 balls, stayed not out and won the game for South Africa in the 17th over with 7 wickets in hand.
Batting Stats T20I
Let’s have a look at the squads:
New Zealand Squad (First 3 T20Is):
Mitchell Santner (c), Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway (wk), Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Tom Latham (wk), Cole McConchie, Jimmy Neesham, Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi.
South Africa Squad
Keshav Maharaj (c), Ottneil Baartman, Eathan Bosch, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Connor Esterhuizen, Dian Forrester, Jordan Hermann, Rubin Hermann, George Linde, Nqobani Mokoena, Andile Simelane, Lutho Sipamla, Prenelan Subrayen, and Jason Smith.
Wicket Takers T20I
Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – South Africa
Who will win? – South Africa
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Bevon Jacobs (New Zealand), Rubin Hermann (South Africa)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Mitchell Santner (New Zealand), Gerald Coetzee (South Africa)
Most Sixes – Cole McConchie (New Zealand), Connor Esterhuizen (South Africa)
Player of the Match – Gerald Coetzee (South Africa)
Team Scores Batting first – South Africa 165+, New Zealand 155+
Match Handicap : South Africa
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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
Also, the predictions and picks are formulated from the stats and information sourced and compiled from AI and Stats experts – Always remember, when the fun stops… STOP
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