ENG vs NZ Match Preview

The previous match was a rare occasion as England's top-order batsmen failed to perform, resulting in the team losing 4 wickets with a mere 55 runs on the scoreboard. However, Jos Buttler and Moeen Ali exhibited some form of resistance, enabling the team to achieve a respectable total while attempting to chase a daunting target of 203 runs.

The team boasts several talented batsmen, including Johnny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, and Harry Brook, upon whom England will rely to make a comeback.

In terms of bowling, Gus Atkinson maintained his impressive form, securing 2 wickets and appearing to be the sole player capable of restraining the rampant New Zealanders. The spinners were subjected to over 10 runs per over, while Chris Jordan and Luke Wood were relatively ineffective.

England will perceive this performance as a minor setback and aspire to return stronger. 

Finn Allen, renowned for his aggressive style of batting, exhibited his finest form as he amassed 83 runs from 53 deliveries. Glenn Phillips provided commendable support, achieving his half-century in a mere 27 balls. While the team celebrates the success of these two batsmen, there remains ample room for improvement among the other members of the batting lineup.

Devon Conway has encountered difficulties thus far, managing a mere 14 runs across three innings. Tim Seifert has been unable to capitalize on his starts, while Daryl Mitchell and Mitchell Santner have failed to deliver with the bat. In the realm of bowling, Ish Sodhi capitalized on the arid conditions in Birmingham, securing three wickets and now shares the distinction of being the highest wicket-taker in the tournament.

The seamers were also in top form, with Matt Henry, Tim Southee, and Kylie Jamison collectively claiming six wickets. 

 

Weather Report

The weather will be clear and pleasant with temperatures of around 20 degrees Celsius. 

Pitch Report

Trent Bridge generally offers a flat deck and is good to bat on. The average first-inning score on this surface is around 165. There is a good amount of pace and bounce for the quicker bowlers but very little in terms of lateral movement. The ball does tend to hold a bit as the match progresses, aiding the spinners. Anything over 175-180 will be tricky to chase.

Notable stats

Finn Allen’s explosive batting

Finn Allen is known for his brisk scoring rate. He has scored 723 runs in his T20I career at a strike rate of 157.86.

Team News

There are no updates regarding injuries from either side. 

 

ENG vs NZ Probable 11

ENG Playing 11

  • Johnny Bairstow
  • Will Jacks
  • Harry Brook
  • Dawid Malan
  • Jos Buttler (C)
  • Moeen Ali
  • Liam Livingstone
  • Adil Rashid
  • Chris Jordan
  • Gus Atkinson
  • Luke Wood

NZ Playing 11

  • Finn Allen
  • Devon Conway
  • Tim Seifert (Wk)
  • Glenn Phillips
  • Daryl Mitchell
  • Mitchell Santner
  • Mark Chapman
  • Kylie Jamison
  • Ish Sodhi
  • Tim Southee (C)
  • Matt Henry
This is not the official playing 11 for the match. This is a prediction of the expected playing 11 for each team based on the writers analysis.

Dream11 Prediction

We are backing England to win this match. Despite the poor show on Sunday, England can bounce back since it has some quality players. Also, a good batting surface will provide the in-form batsmen a perfect opportunity to do well. 

 

Top Picks

Glenn Phillips: Glenn Phillips has been the most consistent batsman for New Zealand on this trip. He has scored 132 runs at an average of 44.00 and a strike rate of 148.31.

Jos Buttler: Jos Buttler was in good form in the last match as he played a brisk 40-run innings. With a good batting surface, we expect a good performance from him.

Gus Atkinson: Playing his first T20I series, Atkinson has picked up 6 wickets in 2 matches at an impressive bowling strike rate of 6.80. 

 

ENG vs NZ Dream11 Team 1

Keeper: J Buttler (C), J Bairstow (VC)

Batters: G Phillips, H Brook, F Allen

All-rounders: L Livingstgone, M Ali

Bowlers: T Southee, I Sodhi, L Wood, G Atkinson

ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction - OCB Team Prediction