Toss & Conditions

Head-to-Head

In the last three head-to-head matches, New Zealand won two and South Africa won one.

New Zealand

New Zealand hold a 6–4 record with a net run rate of +0.951. They won two of their last three matches, including victories by 8 wickets and 68 runs against South Africa.

South Africa

South Africa have a 7–3 record with a net run rate of +0.319. They won one of their last three matches, defeating New Zealand by 7 wickets in the first game of the series.

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Verdict

Model projections give New Zealand a 58% edge over South Africa. The key differentiators are New Zealand’s stronger net run rate and better strike rate in this matchup. South Africa hold a small Elo advantage, but recent form and head-to-head results favor New Zealand.