New Zealand vs South Africa Preview: Team News & Prediction | Tri-Nation Series

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After thrashing Pakistan on Saturday, New Zealand now aim to back this up with victory over South Africa. 

Date/Time: Sunday February 9th 2025: USA PT – 8:30pm / USA ET – 11:30pm / Monday February 10th 2025: UK – 4:30am

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan

Weather: Dry and sunny with temperatures reaching highs of 24c.

How to watch on TV: UK – ARY Digital / US – Willow TV 

How to watch online: UK – ARY Digital / US – Willow TV

New Zealand Betting Analysis

New Zealand strike bowler Matt Henry did what he does best in the first ODI of this tri-series against Pakistan and took wickets. Henry’s three dismissals helped bowl out the hosts for just 252 chasing 331 to win. It would be no surprise to see Henry do the same vs the Proteas and backing New Zealand’s right-arm pacer to gain over 1.5 match wickets here is a move well worth making.

South Africa Betting Analysis

If South Africa are to put a winning score on the board whether they are setting or chasing a target, the big-hitting Heinrich Klaasen is likely to have played a big part in them getting it. The 33-year-old has the ability to score big from the middle order due to his extreme power and when taking into account his ceiling, it’s worth a play on him to finish as the Proteas’ top batter.

New Zealand vs South Africa Expert Prediction

New Zealand were outstanding in their opening match, taking to conditions well and cashing in with the bat before shutting things down strongly with the ball. South Africa should adapt to conditions fairly quickly themselves, but due to their lack of game-time as a team recently, they may not be at their best straight away against an ominous looking Black Caps. Therefore, back New Zealand to defeat them here.

New Zealand vs South Africa Tip: New Zealand to win