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Top players to watch out for in New Zealand vs South Africa Test series

Top players to watch out for in New Zealand vs South Africa Test series

Tpp players to watch out in New Zealand vs South Africa Test series.
The New Zealand vs South Africa Test series will begin on February 4. Check out our top picks for the series.

The two-match Test series between New Zealand and South Africa is scheduled to start on Sunday, February 4. The opening Test between New Zealand and South Africa is scheduled to be played at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. New Zealand and South Africa will vie for the Tangiwai Shield in the Test series. New Zealand pacer Tim Southee will handle the captaincy duties in the Test series while the visiting side be led by Neil Brand. Let us take a look at top players to watch out for in New Zealand vs South Africa Test series.

With the domestic SA20 in full swing, South Africa have named a second-string squad for the brief tour of New Zealand, with many of the usuals involved in the local T20 league. New Zealand, on the other hand, are going full strength; the Blackcaps are aiming to use the contest to bolster their position in the World Test Championship 2023-25 table, where they are third at the time of writing, one place below South Africa.

New Zealand come into the series on the back of an outstanding T20I series triumph against Pakistan. South Africa, meanwhile, are tasting their first piece of international action since a 1-1 Test series tie against India at home.

Top players in New Zealand vs South Africa Test series

PlayerRole
Kane WilliamsonBatter
Devon ConwayBatter
Tom LathamBatter
Kegan PetersenBatter
Kyle JamiesonBowler

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