16:12 IST:
Rassie van der Dussen, the skipper of South Africa, says that they will bowl first. He notes that while there was some movement in the wicket recently, it hasn’t changed much. The short boundary will likely lead to some exciting shots. He also mentions that the new ball has some swing, but not too much turn, making it a good wicket that will require some skillful batting. He acknowledges New Zealand’s quality lineup, expecting a competitive game. Ends by mentioning three changes, with Senuran Muthusamy set to make his debut, and Mphaka and Gerald have also returned to the team. “>Rassie van der Dussen, the skipper of South Africa, says that they will bowl first. He notes that while there was some movement in the wicket recently, it hasn’t changed much. The short boundary will likely lead to some exciting shots. He also mentions that the new ball has some swing, but not too much turn, making it a good wicket that will require some skillful batting. He acknowledges New Zealand’s quality lineup, expecting a competitive game. Ends by mentioning three changes, with Senuran Muthusamy set to make his debut, and Mphaka and Gerald have also returned to the team.
