South Africa vs New Zealand 2017 ODIs: 5 players to watch out for

#2 Tom Latham

Latham needs to find back some form before the Champions Trophy

The Kiwi opener was worked over by Mitchell Starc in the series against Australia. After a honeymoon period in ODIs, Latham is finding the going tough and can expect it to get tougher if the likes of Rabada get it right.

With Martin Guptill still out injured, Latham will be the senior partner to Bean Brownlie, who is expected to open the innings. He might remember that he scored three successive half-centuries against the Proteas when they toured South Africa after the 2015 World Cup.

However, the Proteas bowling attack is rather new and is oozing with talented cricketers. Latham is not in the best of nick, but will seek to improve his form before the all important tournament in England in June.