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

#1 Ross Taylor

The grumpy middle order batsman has a point to prove

The veteran middle order batsman was least pleased about being left out from the T20 and made it as clear as possible in the build-up to that match. He scored a hundred in the last ODI New Zealand played against the Aussies and will be looking to carry that kind of form forward.

His eyesight, which required a surgery last year, is much better which means his striking has probably become better too. He has the license to go about his business with Neil Broom adding to the experience factor in the middle order.

Taylor prefers to be attacking and it has worked for him in the past. He may, however, need to get past a tricky customer in the middle overs in the form of Imran Tahir. But an in-form Ross Taylor is a different beast and sustaining his good form can push his case in T20s as well.