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NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction, 2nd T20, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for South Africa tour of New Zealand 2026

NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction
NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction (Source: New Zealand celebrates)

NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction, 2nd T20, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for South Africa tour of New Zealand 2026

New Zealand is set to face South Africa in the 2nd T20 match of the South Africa tour of New Zealand 2026 at Seddon Park, Hamilton, on Tuesday, March 17.

Preview

In the 2nd T20 match of the South Africa tour of New Zealand 2026, New Zealand ( NZ) is set to face South Africa (SA). New Zealand’s performance in the last match was very disappointing as they batted first and scored only 91 runs, in response to which South Africa chased down the target in 16.4 overs and won the match by seven wickets. James Neesham played a 26-run innings in batting. Apart from him, the rest of the batsmen failed to put up any special performance. In the bowling, Kyle Jamieson, Zak Foulkes, and Mitchell Santner managed to take one wicket each.

On the other hand, South Africa started the series with a massive seven-wicket win. Their bowlers played a key role in the victory in the last match. Moreover, in batting, Conor Esterhuizen scored 45 runs, while in the bowling department, Nqobani Mokoena took 3 wickets.

Match Information

New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd T20I

South Africa tour of New Zealand, 17 Mar 2026, Tue, 11:45 AM IST ,Hamilton

Probable PlayingXI

New Zealand

Tim Robinson, Zak Foulkes, NF Kelly, JA Clarkson, Mitchell Santner(C), CE McConchie, James Neesham, Tom Latham, Devon Conway, KA Jamieson, LH Ferguson

Bench: D Cleaver, Katene Clarke, B Jacobs, Ish Sodhi, Nathan Smith, Jayden Lennox, Ben Sears

South Africa

Connor Esterhuizen, D Forrester, G Coetzee, T de Zorzi, Jordan Hermann, JF Smith, N Mokoena, GF Linde, RA Herman, KA Maharaj(C), OEG Baartman

Bench: P Subrayen, Andile Simelane, L Sipamla, Wiaan Mulder

Injury News

(Will be added when there is an update)

Weather Report

Clear

Win Prediction

South Africa

Pitch Condition

Average

Avg 1st Inning Score

182

Pitch Report

Seddon Park in Hamilton is known for its well-balanced surface, though it generally favours the batters. However, fast bowlers can also find some early swing from this surface. Teams batting second have historically had a slight advantage in limited-overs formats at this venue. The average first-innings total ‌this season here stands at 182, and a similar score is expected in this match as well.

Captains

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Connor Esterhuizen SA | WICKETKEEPER

Connor Esterhuizen is a brilliant top-order batter who has performed well recently. Moreover, he has scored 45 runs in the previous game. South African fans will be expecting a good performance from him in this match.

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George Linde SA | all

George Linde is an excellent all-rounder who has played many outstanding innings for his team. He ‌scored 47 runs and took three wickets as well in the last 3 games.

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Mitchell Santner NZ | ALL

Santner has performed outstandingly in the recent past. He has scored 135 runs in the last 9 games. Moreover, also scored 15 runs and took one wicket as well in the last game.

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6.5

Nqobani Mokoena SA | BAT

Nqobani Mokoena is a top-class bowler. He has performed outstandingly well in recent times and took three wickets in the previous game.

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James Neesham NZ | all

James Neesham is a brilliant T20 all-rounder. He scored 26 runs and took a wicket as well in the previous game.

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Ottniel Baartman SA | bowl

Ottneil Baartman is a top-class T20 bowler. He also took two wickets in the previous game.

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Jordan Hermann

SA | BAT

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Bevon Jacobs

NZ | BAT

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Players
11/11

Team 1

5 : 6

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20/100

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Rubin Hermann

7.5

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Tony de Zorzi

6.5

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Nick Kelly

8

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Nqobani Mokoena

6.5

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George Linde

7

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James Neesham

8

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Mitchell Santner

7.5

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Ottniel Baartman

7.5

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Lockie Ferguson

8.5

Head To Head

Players
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Team 1

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21.5/100

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Rubin Hermann

7.5

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Devon Conway

8

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Tony de Zorzi

6.5

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Jason Smith

7

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Nqobani Mokoena

6.5

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George Linde

7

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James Neesham

8

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Mitchell Santner

7.5

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Ottniel Baartman

7.5

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