(Reuters) – Here is what it’s essential to know concerning the second test between New Zealand and South Africa, which begins on Friday. New Zealand lead the 2-test collection 1-0.
WHERE?
Hagley Oval, Christchurch (restricted capability attributable to COVID-19 restrictions)
WHEN?
Feb. 25-March 1, play begins at 11:00 a.m. (2200 GMT, Feb. 24)
NEW ZEALAND (World rating: 2)
Squad: Tom Latham (captain), Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Colin de Grandhomme, Cam Fletcher, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Hamish Rutherford, Tim Southee, Blair Tickner, Neil Wagner, Will Young.
SOUTH AFRICA (World rating: 5)
Squad: Dean Elgar (captain), Temba Bavuma, Sarel Erwee, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Duanne Olivier, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Lutho Sipamla, Glenton Stuurman, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne, Zubayr Hamza.
HISTORY
Previous collection in New Zealand
Series: 8
New Zealand wins: 0
South Africa wins: 6
Draws: 2
Previous collection all venues
Series: 16
New Zealand wins: 0
South Africa wins: 13
Draws: 3
SERIES
First test, Feb. 17-21: New Zealand gained by an innings and 276 runs at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
(Compiled by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
