SA vs NZ – Fantasy Cricket Prediction & Key Match Insights 05 March 2025

The South Africa vs New Zealand (SA vs NZ) ODI match promises to be an exciting contest between two competitive teams. Fantasy cricket players should focus on key pitch conditions, player form, toss trends, and top fantasy picks to build the perfect Dream11, My11Circle, or FanCode fantasy team.

🏏 SA vs NZ Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

🔮 Win Probability

📊 South Africa (SA): 39%
📊 New Zealand (NZ): 61%

New Zealand enters the match as the favorite, considering recent performances and past head-to-head results. However, South Africa's key players can turn the game in their favor, making this a must-watch encounter for fantasy cricket players.

📍 Pitch Report & Ground Conditions

• Average 1st Innings Score: 294 runs

• Average Wickets per Innings: 7 wickets

• Score Distribution (Last 5 ODIs):

  • Below 240 runs: 2 matches

  • 240-320 runs: 4 matches

  • Above 320 runs: 4 matches

🏆 Toss Trends & Match Impact

• Teams winning the toss prefer to bat first (80%)

• Win % when batting first: 60%

• Win % when chasing: 40%

🔍 Key Insight: Batting first at this venue has a significant advantage. Select more top-order batters from the team that bats first.

📊 Pitch Trends & Fantasy Points Distribution

• Batting vs Bowling Fantasy Points Contribution:

  • Batting: 64%

  • Bowling: 36%

• Pace vs Spin Fantasy Points Contribution:

  • Pace Bowlers: 54%

  • Spin Bowlers: 46%

📌 Fantasy Tip: Pace bowlers like Matt Henry and Marco Jansen can fetch more fantasy points than spinners. Prioritize pacers for your team.

🚀 Key Players & Dream11 Fantasy Team Selection Guide

Fantasy team selection is crucial. Here are the top picks based on recent form, head-to-head records, and venue performances.

🔝 Suggested Players for SA vs NZ Dream11 Team

1️⃣ Heinrich Klaasen (SA) – Right-Hand Batter

• Top fantasy performer with 138 avg fantasy points in last 5 matches

• Reliable choice for captain or vice-captain

2️⃣ Kane Williamson (NZ) – Right-Hand Batter

• Dominant at this venue with 168 fantasy points average

• Excellent pick for captain or vice-captain

3️⃣ Wiaan Mulder (SA) – All-Rounder (Right-Hand Bat | Right-Arm Medium)

• Performs in both batting and bowling

• 111.8 avg fantasy points in last 5 matches

4️⃣ Matt Henry (NZ) – Right-Arm Medium Bowler

• Highest fantasy points among pacers with 50.80 avg in death overs

• Must-have bowler for your Dream11 team

5️⃣ Rassie van der Dussen (SA) – Right-Hand Batter

• Consistent performer with 116 avg fantasy points in last 3 matches

• Reliable pick for the middle order

📌 Fantasy Tip: All-rounders like Wiaan Mulder and wicket-takers like Matt Henry provide maximum fantasy points, making them top choices for captain/vice-captain roles.

📈 Projected Batting Order for SA vs NZ

📌 South Africa Batting Order
1️⃣ Ryan Rickelton – Left-Hand Opener
2️⃣ Temba Bavuma – Right-Hand Opener
3️⃣ Rassie van der Dussen – Dependable No. 3
4️⃣ Heinrich Klaasen – Explosive Middle-Order Batter
5️⃣ Tristan Stubbs – Middle-Order Finisher

📌 New Zealand Batting Order
1️⃣ Will Young – Right-Hand Opener
2️⃣ Devon Conway – Left-Hand Opener
3️⃣ Rachin Ravindra – Left-Hand Batter
4️⃣ Kane Williamson – Experienced No. 4
5️⃣ Daryl Mitchell – Right-Hand Finisher

📌 Fantasy Tip: Top-order batters are key picks as they face the most deliveries. Prioritize batters from the team batting first.

🔥 SA vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats

📊 Last 5 Matches Between SA & NZ:
✅ South Africa Wins: 2
✅ New Zealand Wins: 3

📌 Fantasy Insight: Kane Williamson and Wiaan Mulder have dominated previous SA vs NZ clashes. They should be your top picks.

🏏 Fantasy Cricket Player Insights

🔥 Top Performers Based on Last 5 Matches

📌 Fantasy Tip: Pick top players like Kane Williamson, Wiaan Mulder, and Heinrich Klaasen for guaranteed fantasy points.

📢 Powerplay & Death Over Specialist Players

Powerplay Performers (First 10 Overs)

Powerplay Bowlers

📌 Fantasy Tip: Early wickets fetch big fantasy points, so pick in-form powerplay bowlers like Mulder and Jansen.

Death Over Bowlers (Overs 40-50)

📌 Fantasy Tip: Death-over bowlers pick crucial wickets, making them must-haves in your Dream11 fantasy team.

🚀 Fantasy Cricket Team Tips & Captain Choices

🔹 Best Dream11 Captain Picks:
✅ Heinrich Klaasen (SA) – Safe Choice
✅ Kane Williamson (NZ) – High-Impact Player

🔹 Best Dream11 Vice-Captain Picks:
✅ Wiaan Mulder (SA) – Balanced Pick
✅ Matt Henry (NZ) – Death-Over Specialist

📌 Fantasy Insight: All-rounders and top-order batters make the best captain and vice-captain choices due to their dual contributions.

🏆 Final Fantasy Cricket Prediction for SA vs NZ

• New Zealand has a higher win probability (61%), but South Africa has match-winners who can change the game.

• The pitch favors batters, so stack your team with top-order players.

• Wiaan Mulder, Kane Williamson & Matt Henry are must-have fantasy picks.

• Death-over bowlers & in-form all-rounders provide the best captain & vice-captain choices.