
Key Points from the Article
Head-to-Head Record
South Africa has dominated New Zealand in ODIs historically. South Africa has won 41 matches, while New Zealand has won 25 out of 71 games played.
Recent ODI Performance
South Africa continues to have an edge over New Zealand. Both teams have strong players who can change the course of a match.
Top Performers in NZ vs SA ODIs
Best Batter
Daryl Mitchell (NZ) vs Hashim Amla (SA)
Amla had an impressive record with a batting average of 45.83 in ODIs against New Zealand. Daryl Mitchell is emerging as a key batter for New Zealand.
Best Bowler
Matt Henry (NZ) vs Keshav Maharaj (SA)
Henry has a strong average and strike rate. Maharaj provides spin advantage for South Africa.
Kane Williamson's Historic Achievement
Kane Williamson became the second-fastest batter to 7,000 ODI runs, surpassing Virat Kohli. He achieved this milestone in February 2023 during a match against South Africa.
Fastest Players to 7,000 ODI Runs
- Hashim Amla (SA) - 151 innings
- Virat Kohli (IND) - 161 innings
- Kane Williamson (NZ) - 166 innings