World champions New Zealand are all set to host South Africa in a two-match Test series. The first Test match of the bilateral series is scheduled to start from Thursday, February 17 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch (3:30 am IST).
The hosts have never won a Test series against South Africa and will be hoping to improve on their poor record, as they have just one home win over the Proteas in 20 tries. The last time South Africa toured New Zealand was in 2017, when the visitors won 1-0.
The Black Caps need to keep all their home points in the bank as the Black Caps could draw only after suffering the embarrassment of losing in their opening clash at home in their most recent series against Bangladesh.
South Africa, on the other hand, are on the winning side because of their historic advantage against the home team. The Proteas have won three of their last four Test series, including two Test and one-day series wins at home against India. They are currently ranked fifth in the ICC Test Rankings; Another series win would further cement their position in the WTC points table.
It is exciting to see New Zealand face South Africa in the first Test in Christchurch. Here fans can get all the details about when, where and how to watch NZ vs SA live streaming match online and TV broadcasts.
New Zealand vs South Africa, 1st Test – Team News & Injury Updates
New Zealand will be without Ross Taylor and regular Test captain Kane Williamson. Taylor retired last month, and Williamson’s elbow injury sidelined him. In his absence, Tom Latham will lead the team. They are also without pacer Trent Boult for the first Test, with Matt Henry coming in as a replacement. Colin de Grandhomme and Hamish Rutherford have also returned to the Test team.
For South Africa, Keegan Pietersen will not be available for this series after testing positive for Covid-19. Dean Elgar will lead the Proteas and they have key run-scoring parts in Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen. Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jensen, Duane Olivier and Lungi Ngidi will be their important wicket-takers.
When will the 1st Test between New Zealand (NZ) vs South Africa (SA) start?
The first Test will be played from Thursday, February 17.
Where will the 1st Test match New Zealand (NZ) vs South Africa (SA) be played?
The first test match will be played at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
What time will the first test match New Zealand (NZ) vs South Africa (SA) start?
The match will start at 3.30 am Indian time.
Which TV channels will broadcast New Zealand (NZ) vs South Africa (SA) match?
The first Test between New Zealand vs South Africa will not be televised in India.
How can I watch live streaming of New Zealand (NZ) vs South Africa (South Africa) match?
The New Zealand vs South Africa series will be broadcast live on the Amazon Prime app and website.
New Zealand vs South Africa 1st Test Probable Playing XI
New Zealand’s Probable Playing XI: Tom Latham (c), Will Young, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell or Hamish Rutherford, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell (wk), Rachin Ravindra or Colin de Grandhomme, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Neil Wagner
South Africa Probable Playing XI: Dean Elgar (C), Aiden Markram, Sarel Ervi ya Zubair Hamza, Rassi van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma, Kyle Verne (WK), Marco Jensen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Duane Olivier, Lungi Ngidi
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