NZ vs SA: Matt Henry Takes 7-23 as NZ Bowl Proteas for 95 in The First Test

NZ vs SA: Matt Henry takes 7-23 as NZ bowled out Proteas for 95 in the first Test, New Zealand is without skipper Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor.

The Played His Last Test:-

who played his last Test against Bangladesh, while Trent Boult was ruled out of the first Test awaiting the birth of his third child.

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The Proteas also lacked a sense of humor with the release of wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock to retire from Tests earlier this year in shock.

Colin de Grandhomme returns to the Test fold while Matt Henry replaces Boult. Henry Nicholls will move up to number four while Daryl Mitchell will bat at number five.

The History is not in New Zealand’s Favor:-

History does not favor New Zealand when it comes to Test matches against South Africa. The best Black Caps series have been drawn in 16 battles with the Proteas, starting in 1932, 1961–62, 1964, and 2004.

In 45 Tests against the Proteas, New Zealand has won just four.

The win rate of 8.88 percent in New Zealand’s worst win against any competition, leaving behind England (11.21 percent) and Australia (13.33 percent).

South Africa has yet to play a Test at the Hagley Oval, their last Christchurch Test being a draw in 1999 at the then Jade Stadium. His only other Test appearance in Christchurch was an innings victory in 1932.

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The NZ vs SA Team Names:-

New Zealand (probable XI):- 1. Tom Latham (c), 2. Will Young, 3. Devon Conway, 4. Henry Nicholls, 5. Daryl Mitchell, 6. Tom Blundell (wk), 7. Colin de Grandhomme, 8. Kyle Jamieson, 9. Tim Southee, 10. Neil Wagner, 11. Matt Henry.

South Africa:- 1. Dean Elgar (c), 2. Aiden Markram, 3. Sarel Irvi, 4. Rassi van der Dussen, 5. Temba Bavuma, 6. Kyle Verne (wk), 7. Marco Jensen, 8. Keshav Maharaj, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Duane Olivier, 11. Lungi Ngidi.