South Africa tour of New Zealand is ready to get underway with the primary Check on the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. The 2 groups are going through one another within the two-match Check sequence and it has been hogging the headlines ever since Cricket South Africa (CSA) has introduced the squad for the tour.
The guests have named a second-string squad with uncapped Neil Model appointed the captain of the Check staff. The primary-choice gamers of the red-ball facet are busy enjoying within the ongoing second version of SA20 and therefore, a new-look Proteas facet will tackle a full-strength Kiwi line-up. Curiously, that is the most effective probability for New Zealand to register their first everTest sequence win over South Africa of their cricket historical past.
The place to Watch NZ vs SA 1st Check?
Check cricket season is at the moment in progress with India and England locking horns in Vizag whereas Afghanistan are going through Sri Lanka within the one-off Check in Colombo. The primary Check between South Africa and New Zealand is ready to start from tomorrow (Sunday). This Check match won’t be televised in India. Nevertheless, the reside streaming of the sport can be out there on Amazon Prime Video in India. The viewers ought to have the subscription to observe this match as nicely.
Schedule
1st Check – February 4 – February 8: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
2nd Check – February 13 – February 17: Seddon Park, Hamilton
Squads
New Zealand: Tim Southee (c), Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke (second check solely), Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Neil Wagner, Kane Williamson, Will Younger
South Africa: Neil Model (c), David Bedingham, Ruan de Swardt, Clyde Fortuin (wk), Zubayr Hamza, Tshepo Moreki, Mihlali Mpongwana, Duanne Olivier, Dane Paterson, Keegan Petersen, Dane Piedt, Raynard van Tonder, Shaun von Berg, Khaya Zondo, Edward Moore