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NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - South Africa Tour of New Zealand 2026, 2nd T20I

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NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction

The second T20I between New Zealand and South Africa is set to be a significant contest in the ongoing five-match series, as the home side will look to recover after a poor start. In the first T20I held at Bay Oval, New Zealand had a very difficult outing with the bat and were dismissed for only 91 runs in 14.3 overs after losing wickets at regular intervals.

Jimmy Neesham was the highest scorer with 26 runs, while the rest of the batting order struggled against the accurate bowling from the South African attack. The visitors then chased the small target without much trouble, reaching 93 for 3 in 16.4 overs. Connor Esterhuizen played an important knock with an unbeaten 45 runs, helping his team secure a seven-wicket win and take a 1-0 lead in the series.

As the teams move to the second match at Seddon Park, which is one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world, New Zealand will be hoping for a much better batting effort in order to draw level in the series. For the NZ vs SA Dream11 team prediction, the Kiwi skipper, Mitchell Santner and Proteas pacer Ottneil Baartman should be backed for captaincy in your Dream11 combinations.

New Zealand vs South Africa Match Details

SeriesSouth Africa Tour of New Zealand 2026
MatchNew Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd T20I
TossTo be updated
VenueSeddon Park
CityHamilton
Match Start Time11:45 AM IST, 17th March 2026
ScorecardNZ vs SA 2nd T20I
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NZ vs SA Dream11 Team Today Stats

Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie
Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie (Image Credits: Official X Account of BlackCaps/@BLACKCAPS)
PlayerTeamPlayer’s Stats (Last Match)
James NeeshamNew Zealand 26 Runs
Mitchell SantnerNew Zealand 1 Wicket
Connor EsterhuizenSouth Africa 45 Runs
Nqobani MokoenaSouth Africa 3 Wickets
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NZ vs SA Toss Prediction

As per our NZ vs SA Dream11 prediction today match, Mitchell Santner might opt to bat first if he makes the right call at the toss. At Seddon Park, a total of 21 T20 International matches have been played so far. Out of these games, the side setting the target has secured victory 11 times, while teams batting second have managed to win on nine occasions, with one match finishing without a result.

Record of Chasing Teams at Seddon Park

Chasing RecordWinning %
Average45%

NZ vs SA Playing 11 (Probable)

New Zealand Playing XISouth Africa Playing XI
Devon Conway Tony de Zorzi
Tom Latham (wk)Connor Esterhuizen(wk)
Tim RobinsonRubin Hermann
Nick KellyJason Smith
Kristian ClarkeDian Forrester
James NeeshamJordan Hermann
Cole McConchieGeorge Linde
Mitchell Santner(c)Gerald Coetzee
Ben SearsKeshav Maharaj(c)
Zak FoulkesOttneil Baartman
Kyle JamiesonNqobani Mokoena

NZ vs SA Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers

Top Run ScorersJames Neesham and Connor Esterhuizen
Highest Wicket TakersMitchell Santner and Nqobani Mokoena

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NZ vs SA Captain and Vice Captain Choices

CaptainMitchell Santner and Ottneil Baartman
Vice-CaptainTony de Zorzi and James Neesham

Top Picks for NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction

PlayerTeamRole
Connor EsterhuizenSouth Africa Batsman
Keshav MaharajSouth Africa Bowler

Budget Picks for NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction

PlayerTeamRole
Tim RobinsonNew Zealand Batsman
Zak FoulkesNew Zealand Bowler

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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

  • Keeper: T Latham, C Esterhuizen
  • Batters: T de Zorzi(vc), T Robinson
  • All-rounders: M Santner(c), J Neesham, D Forrester
  • Bowlers: K Maharaj, G Coetzee, K Jamieson, O Baartman
NZ vs SA Dream11
NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction (Image Credits: Official Dream11 App)

Best Dream11 Team Today

  • Keeper: D Conway, C Esterhuizen, R Hermann
  • Batters: T Robinson
  • All-rounders: M Santner, C McConchie, J Neesham(vc)
  • Bowlers: G Coetzee, K Jamieson, O Baartman(c), N Mokoena
NZ vs SA Dream11
NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction (Image Credits: Official Dream11 App)

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for NZ vs SA based on their experience in fantasy cricket.

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NZ vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today (2nd T20I) South Africa Tour of New Zealand 2026 Players to Avoid

PlayerDream11 Credits
Bevon Jacobs7.5
Ish Sodhi8.0

NZ vs SA Weather & Pitch Report at Seddon Park

Temperature22°C
Weather ForecastClear Sky
Pitch BehaviourBalanced
Best Suited ToBatters & Pacers
Average 1st Innings Score167 runs

NZ vs SA H2H Record

TeamMatches Won
New Zealand (NZ)8
South Africa (SA)13
No Result0

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who will win the 2nd T20I of the South Africa Tour of New Zealand 2026?

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New Zealand is more likely to win the 2nd T20I of the series.

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