NZ vs ENG Match Preview

England's first Test against New Zealand is scheduled to start on November 28 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. With both sides known for their fierce rivalry and exciting talent, this series promises to be thrilling as England seeks to extend their dominance in the format and New Zealand defends their home turf.

NZ vs ENG Match Details

New Zealand vs England – 1st Match, Test Match

Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Date & Time: 28th November 2024 at 03:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

NZ vs ENG Venue Stats

NZ vs ENG Pitch Report

The pitch flattens out over time and becomes easier to bat to serve as the match progresses, allowing teams batting second to fully capitalize and post a massive total.

NZ vs ENG Weather Report

The weather forecast calls for sunny skies for the first three days, with rain increasing over the last two.

NZ vs ENG Last Five Matches

NZ vs ENG Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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NZ vs ENG Probable Playing XIs:

England Probable Playing XIs

Zak Crawley, ⁠Ben Duckett, ⁠Jacob Bethell, ⁠Joe Root, ⁠Harry Brook, ⁠Ollie Pope (wk), ⁠Ben Stokes (c),⁠ ⁠Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, ⁠Shoaib Bashir

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Will Young

Topmost Picks for NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Kane Williamson –  Kane Williamson is the rising star in the team, and he must do well in the middle order.
• Rachin Ravindra – Rachin Ravindra has done well in recent months and looks forward to doing well.

Top Picks – England

• Joe Root – Joe Root's experience and solid technique will bolster the middle order.
• Gus Atkinson – Gus Atkinson managed a five-wicket haul in the New Zealand first innings of the second Test after a long, hard toil.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for NZ vs ENG Dream11 Team:

Devon Conway, Ben Duckett, ⁠Kane Williamson, Joe Root(C), ⁠Ben Stokes,⁠ ⁠Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Harry Brook, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Southee(VC), Matt Henry

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for NZ vs ENG Dream11 Team:

Devon Conway, Ben Duckett, ⁠Kane Williamson, Joe Root, ⁠Ben Stokes,⁠ ⁠Chris Woakes(VC), Gus Atkinson, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra(C), Tim Southee, Matt Henry

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Rachin Ravindra, Joe Root

Vice-captain – Chris Woakes, Tim Southee

Wicketkeeper – Devon Conway

NZ vs ENG Probable Winners:

England has struggled with maintaining consistency. The team will be missing key players for this game, so the youngsters must step up and meet the challenge. New Zealand has a strong bowling attack and a good record against England. Based on their current performance, we believe New Zealand has a slight advantage. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.