New Zealand vs South Africa, 1st Match, South Africa tour of New Zealand, 2024

South Africa tour of New Zealand
Finished
, February 03, 2024
New Zealand
NZ
511/10 (144) & 179/4d (43)
South Africa
SA
162/10 (72.5) & 247/10 (80)
NZ won by 281 runs.
Completed
Match Prediction
NZ v SA
NZ to win
100%
NZ
0%
SA
Mode: Completed Result: New Zealand won by 281 runs. Final: NZ 511/10 (144 ov) & 179/4d (43 ov) vs SA 162/10 (72.5 ov) & 247/10 (80 ov)
NZ Completed
— 100%
SA
— 0%
Next 3 overs — (—)
Open —   Min —   Max —   Closed • Completed
Final: NZ 511/10 (144 ov) & 179/4d (43 ov) vs SA 162/10 (72.5 ov) & 247/10 (80 ov)
Model-based estimates for information only. Not betting advice.

New Zealand vs South Africa Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The 1st Match of the South Africa tour of New Zealand is set to feature a head-to-head clash between New Zealand (NZ) and South Africa (SA). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The New Zealand vs South Africa match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The NZ vs SA game has been scheduled for Saturday, February 3, 10:00 PM UTC at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.

MatchNew Zealand vs South Africa 1st Match
TournamentSouth Africa tour of New Zealand
Date & TimeSaturday, February 3, 10:00 PM UTC
VenueBay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

New Zealand vs South Africa Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates

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New Zealand vs South Africa Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

New Zealand Avg: 579.8

  • NZ vs WI (New Zealand won by 9 wickets)
    West Indies tour of New Zealand | 09 Dec 2025 10:00 PM
    NZ 278/9d (74.4 ov) & 57/1 (10 ov) | WI 205/10 (75 ov) & 128/10 (46.2 ov)
    W
  • NZ vs WI (Match Drawn)
    West Indies tour of New Zealand | 01 Dec 2025 10:00 PM
    NZ 231/10 (70.3 ov) & 466/8d (109 ov) | WI 167/10 (75.4 ov) & 457/6 (163.3 ov)
    L
  • ZIM vs NZ (New Zealand won by an innings and 359 runs)
    New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe | 07 Aug 2025 08:00 AM
    ZIM 125/10 (48.5 ov) & 117/10 (28.1 ov) | NZ 601/3d (130 ov)
    W
  • ZIM vs NZ (New Zealand won by 9 wickets)
    New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe | 30 Jul 2025 08:00 AM
    ZIM 149/10 (60.3 ov) & 165/10 (67.1 ov) | NZ 307/10 (96.1 ov) & 8/1 (2.2 ov)
    W

South Africa Avg: 654.5

  • IND vs SA (South Africa won by 408 runs)
    South Africa Tour of India | 22 Nov 2025 03:30 AM
    IND 201/10 (83.5 ov) & 140/10 (63.5 ov) | SA 489/10 (151.1 ov) & 260/5d (78.3 ov)
    W
  • IND vs SA (South Africa won by 30 runs)
    South Africa Tour of India | 14 Nov 2025 04:00 AM
    IND 189/10 (62.2 ov) & 93/10 (35 ov) | SA 159/10 (55 ov) & 153/10 (54 ov)
    W
  • PAK vs SA (South Africa won by 8 wickets)
    South Africa tour of Pakistan | 20 Oct 2025 05:00 AM
    PAK 333/10 (113.4 ov) & 138/10 (49.3 ov) | SA 404/10 (119.3 ov) & 73/2 (12.3 ov)
    W
  • PAK vs SA (Pakistan won by 93 runs)
    South Africa tour of Pakistan | 12 Oct 2025 05:00 AM
    PAK 378/10 (110.4 ov) & 167/10 (46.1 ov) | SA 269/10 (84 ov) & 183/10 (60.5 ov)
    L

New Zealand cricket team recent form has been marked by 75% wins, with an average batting score of 579.8. If New Zealand are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 556, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for South Africa.

South Africa cricket team recent form has been defined by 75% wins, with an average score of 654.5. If South Africa are to bat first, a target of 524 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against New Zealand.

New Zealand vs South Africa — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

New Zealand — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Devon Conway
    Form Score: 383.3
    277 runs (agg) · SR 47.4
  • Rachin Ravindra
    Form Score: 368.1
    274 runs (agg) · SR 51.2
  • Tom Latham
    Form Score: 203.9
    164 runs (agg) · SR 32.9
Top Bowlers
  • Jacob Duffy
    Form Score: 380.8
    14 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.07
  • Matt Henry
    Form Score: 338.1
    13 wkts (agg) · Econ 1.68
  • Zakary Foulkes
    Form Score: 265.3
    10 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.35

South Africa — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Tony de Zorzi
    Form Score: 295.4
    204 runs (agg) · SR 41.9
  • Ryan Rickelton
    Form Score: 290.2
    190 runs (agg) · SR 46.3
  • Tristan Stubbs
    Form Score: 284.6
    219 runs (agg) · SR 25.3
Top Bowlers
  • Simon Harmer
    Form Score: 610.4
    24 wkts (agg) · Econ 1.8
  • Marco Jansen
    Form Score: 311.5
    11 wkts (agg) · Econ 1.83
  • Keshav Maharaj
    Form Score: 251.7
    12 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.7
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Match Details
Date
2024-02-04 03:30 AM
Venue
Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Toss
South Africa elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Ahsan Raza
  • Richard Kettleborough
Tv Umpires
  • Richard Illingworth
Match Referee
  • Javagal Srinath

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