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England vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction CWC: The 2023 World Cup is set to kick off with a highly anticipated rematch of the previous edition’s final, featuring England going head-to-head with New Zealand. England, the defending champions, enter the tournament as clear favorites, while New Zealand, known for their ability to perform well in ICC competitions despite being underdogs, will look to finally clinch the title.
England’s team maintains a core from their victorious campaign four years ago at Lord’s, with the only notable change being Jos Buttler taking over as captain following Eoin Morgan’s retirement. ENG vs NZ Dream11 Match Prediction, New Zealand, on the other hand, has faced heartbreak in the last two ODI World Cup finals and aims to go one step further this time in India. However, they must do so without their inspirational leader, Kane Williamson.
In their previous encounters in ODI World Cups, England and New Zealand have squared off ten times, with results evenly balanced at 5-5, including England’s dramatic victory in the 2019 final based on boundary count.
The tournament opener between England and New Zealand is scheduled for October 5 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, starting at 2:00 PM IST.
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Team News
- England welcomes the return of Ben Stokes from ODI retirement, but they will miss the services of Jofra Archer, their star bowler from the 2019 World Cup.
- New Zealand faces a major setback as captain Kane Williamson will miss the tournament due to an ankle injury. Additionally, all-rounder Michael Bracewell is unavailable due to a right Achilles injury.
Probable XIs
England:
- Jason Roy
- Jonny Bairstow
- Joe Root
- Ben Stokes
- Jos Buttler (C, wk)
- Moeen Ali
- Liam Livingstone
- Sam Curran
- Chris Woakes
- Mark Wood
- Adil Rashid
New Zealand:
- Devon Conway (wk)
- Finn Allen
- Henry Nicholls
- Tom Latham (c)
- Daryl Mitchell
- Glenn Phillips
- Mitchell Santner
- Tim Southee
- Kyle Jamieson
- Trent Boult
- Lockie Ferguson
Key Players to Watch
- England’s Joe Root is expected to play a crucial role in anchoring the innings, particularly with power-hitters around him. Root has a strong ODI record in India, scoring 295 runs in six innings at an average of 59 during the 2019 World Cup.
- For New Zealand, Trent Boult’s return to the squad is significant. He had a stellar 2022 in ODIs, taking 18 wickets in just six matches and was a key figure in New Zealand’s 2019 World Cup campaign.
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Pitch Report
ENG vs NZ Pitch Report, The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad boasts a variety of pitches. Given the high-scoring matches witnessed during IPL 2023 in Ahmedabad, it’s likely that the opening encounter of the World Cup 2023 will feature another run-fest.
Dream11 Team
Wk: Jos Buttler, Devon Conway Bat: Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root (C), Ben Stokes All: Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Sam Curran Bowl: Mark Wood (VC), Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee
Squads
England:
- Jos Buttler (C), Joe Root, Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, Moeen Ali, David Willey, Gus Atkinson, Chris Woakes, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
New Zealand:
- Finn Allen, Tom Latham (C), Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips.
Prediction
In the opening match of the World Cup 2023, England is expected to secure a convincing victory against New Zealand in Ahmedabad, primarily due to their formidable batting lineup and the absence of Kane Williamson from New Zealand’s side. England’s batting prowess could prove challenging for New Zealand’s pace attack, especially in conditions where swing and seam movement are unlikely.
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