NZ vs SA Today Match Prediction- 1st Test, Who Will Win Today’s Test Match? 2024

New Zealand and South Africa are set to collide with each other in a Test series. NZ vs SA 1st Test begins on Sunday, February 4 at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. The NZ vs SA Test series will observe two encounters.

Tim Southee is the skipper of New Zealand in NZ vs SA 1st Test. South Africa has named a completely young squad led by uncapped members. Niel Brand is the captain of South Africa in the New Zealand vs South Africa Test series. He has no international experience so far and will make his national debut in the 1st Test.

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Despite Tim Southee leading the side, New Zealand has all key members for the opening clash like Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Neil Wagner, and Kyle Jamieson among others. New Zealand recently showcased impeccable form against Pakistan in a T20I series, winning 4 games and losing only 1 at home.

South Africa witnessed a redevelopment of their Test side in the New Zealand vs South Africa Test series. The board has snubbed all seniors and banked upon youngsters in the series. If they succeed against the Kiwis, the Proteas might witness a complete makeover of their Test side.

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The South Africa tour of New Zealand 2024 will allow both teams to better their positions in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25. Ahead of Kiwis vs Proteas opening encounter, here we take a glance at NZ vs SA 1st Test prediction and stats in Tests.

NZ vs SA Head-to-Head Records in Tests

Stats	Matches	NZ Won	SA Won	Draw
Overall	47	5	26	16
At Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui	0	0	0	0
In the last 5 matches	5	1	2	2
In New Zealand	22	2	9	11

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Recent Venue Records (Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui) 

Stats- Tests

Total matches- 4

Matches won batting first- 2

Matches won bowling first- 2

Average 1st Inns scores-359

Average 2nd Inns scores- 404

Average 3rd Inns scores- 230

Average 4th Inns scores- 146

Highest total recorded- 615/9 by New Zealand vs ENG

Lowest total recorded- 126/10 by New Zealand vs ENG

NZ vs SA Today Match Prediction- 1st Test, Who Will Win Today’s Test Match? 2024

NZ vs SA Prediction For Toss

The team winning the toss might opt to bat first. In the warm-up match, South Africa dominated the Kiwis while batting first. Hence, they might look to bat first in the NZ vs SA 1st Test too.

Moreover, Bay Oval is a good-scoring ground and batting first teams can post big totals on the board and put pressure on opposition later. The home team New Zealand will also look to bat first.

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Predicted Scores For NZ vs SA

Team	1st Innings	2nd Innings
New Zealand	300-400	250-350
South Africa	300-400	200-300

Players	Matches	Wickets	Average
Duanne Olivier	15	59	21.93
Dane Piedt	8	26	45.19
Dane Paterson	2	4	41.50
Tshepo Moreki	0	0	0
Mihlali Mpongwana	0	0	0

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