ENG vs NZ Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Aug 30, 2023
We are just about a month away from the time the One Day International World Cup practice matches begin and all teams would want to get things in immaculate order before the tournament begins. Most teams are yet to announce their squads for the marquee event and all white-ball cricket, regardless of the format, can govern the players who get to fly to India. Almost all teams are playing some form or the other format of white-ball matches and all eyes will be on those matches.
Up next in the international calendar, we have England taking on New Zealand in a four-match T20I series, which will then be followed by an ODI series. While the T20 format might be a lot different as compared to the ODI and the two teams have a separate roster for each of these formats, we might well see players getting promoted to play ODI Cricket and eventually World Cup, if someone manages to impress the selectors.
The first match of the T20I series between England and New Zealand is set to be played on 30th August 2023 at the Riverside Emirates, Chester-le-Street. Both sides have a rich history ever since the 2019 World Cup final and that is all set to be on display here in this match as well as the series. A cracker of a contest is certainly on the cards to start off what is expected to be a nail-biting series.
England vs New Zealand Head to Heads:
England and New Zealand have played a total of 23 matches against each other and as one would expect, England have better numbers. They have won 14 times and lost just 8 times. Last year though, the honors were even with both teams winning a match each. It isn’t often that these teams meet so taking the head to head numbers with a grain of salt should be the way to go. Having said that, it is pretty clear that England have had the upper hand between the two.
England vs New Zealand Live Telecast and Streaming Details:
This series might not be as important as the marquee event that is going to succeed this but the fans will have their eyes all on it. In India, this match and this series will be streamed live on Sony Liv app and Sony Live Website. If you want to watch it on a TV network, you can watch it on Sony Sports Network TV Channel.
In the USA and Canada, Willow Xtra will telecast the match and the series. Locally in England, you can follow the match on Sky Sports Network. In New Zealand as well, it would be Sky NZ. It would be broadcasted or streamed on at least one of the major sports channels in Australia, Bangladesh, or South Africa.
ENG vs NZ Team Previews
England
England is embarking on a white-ball series, marking a significant shift where white-ball formats take center stage, particularly on home turf. The T20I and ODI series against New Zealand sees England fielding a formidable squad. Among the players in the three-match T20 squad against New Zealand, some are eyeing a potential inclusion in the 2023 World Cup squad, which will be finalized in about a month. A standout example is Harry Brook, renowned for his thrilling century in The Hundred while playing for the Northern Superchargers last month.
England Playing 11
Jonny Bairstow, Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Brydon Carse, Luke Wood.
New Zealand
During major global events, New Zealand consistently exceeds expectations by virtue of being inherently tough to defeat. However, it's important to note that they also possess a group of truly exceptional players. Nonetheless, for this T20 series, they are missing key individuals like Trent Boult, and the injured pair of Jimmy Neesham and Kane Williamson. In light of their focus on the upcoming ODI World Cup, there's a bit more room for experimentation within the team.
New Zealand Playing 11
Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Tim Seifert, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson.
ENG vs NZ Betting Tips
Portraying any achievement of an English sports team as purely automated and dominant might seem unusual, yet this accurately characterizes The Three Lions' prowess in white-ball cricket. While certain players are missing for the upcoming series versus New Zealand, England's squad depth and their consistent player production, facilitated by initiatives like The Hundred that offer exposure to high-stakes scenarios, are truly impressive. This outcome is somewhat anticipated, given the resources at their disposal. New Zealand tends to surpass expectations in tournaments; however, with an experimental and well-rested squad for the T20I series, an English victory is the predicted result in Durham.
Bonus Cricket Bets
The surface and the venue is not known for high-scoring matches and while the surface isn’t going to change a lot compared to what we have seen historically, the teams playing will. England and New Zealand both have terrific batting units each and are expected to score above par totals. Bet on the match total to exceed 319.
Jos Buttler was in fantastic form in the recently concluded The Hundred and he would want to carry that into the T20Is and ODIs before flying to India for the World Cup. Considering that and his abilities as a white-ball player, a bet on Buttler to score a fifty is a pretty lucrative option.
New Zealand’s batting unit might be looking a little light on paper with major stalwarts missing, but there’s been one man who has scored at will of-late. Devon Conway has been immaculately consistent across the tournaments and he would be expected to continue to carry that on. Bet on Devon Conway to be the top-scorer for his side.
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Cricket Betting Tips
- Highest opening partnership - India W (1.55) and 1 more BANW vs INDW betting tip
- Total runs in the highest scoring over of the match - Over 22.5 (1.95) and 2 more MI vs SRH betting tips
- Nazmul Hossain Shanto to become the top batter. - 4.10 and 3 more BAN vs ZIM betting tips
- Delhi Capitals to win the toss - 1.90 and 4 more DC vs RR betting tips
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