ENG vs NZ Match Preview

Up to four of England's top six batsmen achieved a half-century, including Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, and Liam Livingstone. As the second ODI approaches, Buttler is unlikely to make any significant adjustments. The English batsmen have maintained their aggressive style of play, which has yielded favorable outcomes in the past.

However, the bowling performance was somewhat disappointing, with only Adil Rashid and David Willey managing to secure a wicket. Reece Topley and Gus Atkinson, who excelled in the T20 format, appeared to struggle in this match, conceding a significant number of runs.

Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell exhibited exceptional batting prowess, each scoring a century and forging an unbeaten 180-run partnership for the 3rd wicket, thereby leading their team to a relatively facile victory. In addition to Conway and Mitchell, the New Zealand cricket team boasts several talented batsmen, including Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Tom Latham, and Glenn Phillips.

The pace attack is also in fine fettle, with Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson among the wicket-takers. They will be joined by Kyle Jamieson and Matt Henry, while Trent Boult is expected to feature in the series. Rachin Ravindra delivered a splendid spell, claiming 3 wickets for 48 runs, and is anticipated to retain his place in the playing XI.

 

Weather Report

The weather is expected to remain a bit overcast with pleasant temperatures. 

 

Pitch Report

The Rose Bowl offers a flat deck and is known to produce high-scoring encounters. The bowlers will need to bowl a good line and length to keep the batsmen under the lid. The team batting first will look to cross the 300-run mark.

Notable stats

Adil Rashid's wicket-taking ability

Adil Rashid has been England’s primary spinner for quite some time now. In his last 8 ODIs, Rashid has picked up 18 wickets at a bowling strike rate of 24.00.

Team News

There are no updates regarding injuries from either side. 

 

ENG vs NZ Probable 11

ENG Playing 11

  • Dawid Malan
  • Harry Brook
  • Jos Buttler (C)
  • Ben Stokes
  • Joe Root
  • Liam Livingstone
  • Chris Woakes
  • David Willey
  • Gus Atkinson
  • Adil Rashid
  • Reece Topley

NZ Playing 11

  • Devon Conway
  • Will Young
  • Henry Nicholls
  • Daryl Mitchell
  • Tom Latham (C)
  • Glenn Phillips
  • Rachin Ravindra
  • Tim Southee
  • Kyle Jamieson
  • Matt Henry
  • Lockie Ferguson
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 New Zealand to win. The team has adapted well to the conditions and after losing the first 2 matches on this tour, they are now on a 3-match winning streak across formats. The batting looks especially impressive for them. That said, we can expect a closely-fought match. 

 

Top Picks

Daryl Mitchell: Mitchell has scored 493 runs in his last 9 innings at an average of 61.63 and a strike rate of 99.19.

Devon Conway: Devon Conway is shaping up to be a reliable opening batsman for New Zealand. He has an average of 52.75 in 18 innings and has scored 4 centuries and 3 half-centuries in the process.

Jos Buttler: Jos Buttler has scored 474 runs in 9 innings at an average of 59.25 and a strike rate of 104.40. 

 

ENG vs NZ Dream11 Team 1

Keeper: J Buttler, T Latham, D Conway (VC)

Batters: B Stokes, G Phillips, D Malan

All-rounders: D Mitchell (C), R Ravindra

Bowlers: T Southee, L Ferguson, D Willey

ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction - OCB Team Prediction