On July 14, 2019, cricket fans around the globe witnessed one of the most dramatic and unforgettable World Cup finals ever played. England clinched their first 50-over World Cup victory at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, defeating New Zealand in a nail-biting finish that ended in a super over. However, the highlight of the day, and the subject of much debate since, was the controversial ‘boundary count’ rule that ultimately decided the outcome.

Background of the 2019 ODI World Cup

Following a disappointing exit in the 2015 World Cup, England’s cricket team underwent a significant transformation under the leadership of Eoin Morgan. They revamped their approach to white-ball cricket, focusing on aggressive batting and versatile bowling. By the time the 2019 World Cup arrived, England were considered a favorite. Despite setbacks in the group stages with losses to Pakistan and Australia, they rebounded strongly to secure a place in the semi-finals and subsequently the final.

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New Zealand, known for their consistent performances in ICC tournaments, entered the 2019 World Cup with high hopes. Led by the calm and collected Kane Williamson, the Kiwis showcased their resilience and tactical prowess throughout the tournament. They reached the final after a thrilling semi-final victory against India, setting the stage for a memorable showdown at Lord’s.

The Final Match: England vs. New Zealand

The atmosphere at Lord’s on July 14, 2019, was electric. Cricket fans from around the world gathered to witness what promised to be a thrilling contest between two deserving teams.

New Zealand’s innings

Batting first, New Zealand posted a total of 241/8 in their 50 overs. Contributions from Henry Nicholls and Tom Latham were vital, but it was a collective effort from the team that set a competitive target.

New Zealand faced disciplined bowling from England, with Chris Woakes and Liam Plunkett making key breakthroughs. Despite the challenges, the Kiwis managed to put up a fighting total, setting the stage for a thrilling chase.

England’s Innings

Chasing a target of 242, England faced early setbacks. The loss of key wickets put them in a precarious position, and at 86/4, their World Cup dreams seemed to be slipping away. However, the resilience of Ben Stokes and the steady hand of Jos Buttler kept them in the game.

The partnership between Stokes and Buttler was crucial. They not only stabilized the innings but also kept the required run rate in check. Their combined efforts brought England within reach of the target, setting up a dramatic final over.

The dramatic final over

In the final over of the match, England needed 15 runs to win. The tension was palpable. Ben Stokes played a pivotal role, but it was a controversial moment when a throw from New Zealand’s Martin Guptill deflected off Stokes’ bat and went to the boundary, adding six crucial runs to England’s total. This moment turned the tide, leading to a tie and forcing the match into a super over.

The controversial boundary count rule

The boundary count rule, which was in place during the 2019 World Cup, stated that in the event of a tie in the super over, the team with the higher number of boundaries throughout the match would be declared the winner. This rule, relatively unknown to many fans, became the focal point of the controversy.

Both teams ended the super over with identical scores. However, England were declared the winner based on their superior boundary count (26 boundaries to New Zealand’s 17). This decision, while within the rules, sparked widespread debate and criticism.

In response to the widespread criticism, the International Cricket Council (ICC) decided to scrap the boundary count rule for future tournaments. The new rules ensured that tied matches in knockout stages would be resolved by repeated super overs until a clear winner emerged.

Ben Stokes: The hero of final

Ben Stokes’ performance in the final was nothing short of heroic. His unbeaten 84 in the regular innings and his crucial role in the super over cemented his place as one of England’s greatest cricketers.

Stokes’ journey from controversy to redemption added to the narrative. His resilience and determination were key factors in England’s victory, and his actions on that day are remembered as legendary.

The cricketing world was left stunned when recently retired elite panel umpire Marais Erasmus admitted to a significant mistake made during the controversial 2019 ODI World Cup final between England and New Zealand at Lord’s. Erasmus’s revelation sheds light on the intricacies of umpiring in high-stakes matches and reignites debates surrounding the role of officials in determining match outcomes.

2019 ODI WC Final Controversy

The 2019 ODI World Cup final will forever be etched in cricketing history for its dramatic conclusion and contentious moments. England emerged victorious over New Zealand in a thrilling encounter that culminated in a Super Over, eventually won by the hosts on the basis of a boundary countback rule. This decision sparked debates and divided opinions among fans and experts alike.

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Crucial Umpiring Error

Amidst the excitement and tension of the final moments, Erasmus and his colleague Kumar Dharmasena made a crucial umpiring error that had a profound impact on the outcome of the match. In the 50th over of England’s innings, the umpires awarded six runs to the hosts for an overthrow despite the batters not completing the second run. This error proved to be pivotal as it significantly altered the equation in the closing stages of the match.

Erasmus’s Admission of Mistake

In a candid confession, Erasmus revealed that he and Dharmasena only realized the error the morning after the final, highlighting the pressure and intensity of the moment on the field. Despite their best intentions, the umpires failed to correctly assess the situation, leading to a misinterpretation of the rules and a consequential error in judgment.

“The next morning (after the final) I opened my hotel room door on my way to breakfast and Kumar opened his door at the same time and he said, ‘did you see we made a massive error?’ That’s when I got to know about it.  “But in the moment on the field, we just said six, you know, communicated to each other, ‘six, six, it’s six’ not realising that they haven’t crossed, it wasn’t picked up. That’s it,” Erasmus told ‘The Telegraph’.

Impact on the Final Result

The umpiring error in the final over of the match proved to be decisive, as it contributed to England’s eventual victory via the boundary countback rule. The misallocation of runs added an unnecessary layer of controversy to an already tense situation, leaving New Zealand and their supporters disillusioned and aggrieved by the outcome.

“It was just too high but they had burnt their review. That was my only error in the whole seven weeks and afterwards I was so disappointed because it would have been an absolute flip had I got through the whole World Cup not making an error and that obviously impacted the game a bit because he was one of their top players,” added the South African.

Reflections on Erasmus’s Umpiring Career

Erasmus’s admission of the mistake in the 2019 ODI World Cup final brings to light the challenges and pressures faced by umpires at the highest level of the game. Despite his illustrious career officiating in numerous international matches, Erasmus acknowledges the fallibility of umpires and the impact of errors on the outcome of matches.

Erasmus’s reflections on his umpiring career offer insights into the dynamics between officials and players from various cricketing nations. While New Zealand is praised for their respectful demeanour towards umpires, players like Ricky Ponting and Mahela Jayawardene are noted for their attempts to intimidate officials, underscoring the complexities of on-field interactions. 

The World Cup is underway as last editions finalists take each other on with an air of familiarity and difference. The last four years have seen ODIs get fewer in number and teams change their approaches. England and New Zealand though both look similar from before barring injuries which keep Kane WIlliamson and probably Tim Southee out of the side, England though, has a familiar team that has grown in experience.

ENG vs NZ Match Details

Date: October 5th, 2023

Time:  2:00 PM IST

Venue: Ahmedabad

ENG vs NZ Weather Report

The weather looks pretty clear for the upcoming fixture.

ENG vs NZ Pitch Report

A smaller ground and flat track makes batting look easy and will keep the batters happy as runs are likely to come fast and quick. The initial stage may be a little tight though with some early movement but overall the pitch could suit sides batting second.

ENG vs NZ Head-to-Head

Played- 91 | England- 43 | New Zealand- 41 | NR- 4 | Tie- 3

ENG vs NZ Predicted Playing XI

ENG Playing XI

Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Butler, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid

NZ Playing XI

Devon Conway, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult

ENG vs NZ Key Players

Daryl Mitchell

In Kane Williamson’s absence Daryl Mitchell has become New Zealand’s most important batter along with Conway. He will get the number three spot and his record against England makes him a really crucial player with New Zealand missing a some crucial players.

Joe Root

Joe Root has not played much one day cricket coming into the tournament and when he did he did not look to impressive. He is their best player of spin though and knows the Indian conditions nicely which will make him a very important player.

ENG vs NZ Match Tips

England and New Zealand are two sides full of experience. One side is highly reliant on aggressive cricket and the other focuses on using some quality bowling to restrict oppositions. New Zealand though are not sure if Tim Southee can make the first game while Kane Williamson is already ruled out of the opener. With two key players missing England will be backing themselves all the more

Match Prediction: England Will Win the Match

ENG vs NZ Match Preview

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host the 2023 Cricket World Cup on Thursday at 14:00 local time. The venue, with a capacity of 132,000, is an appropriate setting for the start of this competition, and Match 1 features the two finalists from the 2019 tournament. England is the current World Cup and T20 World Cup champion, and they have one of the best batting lineups in the tournament. They anticipate a difficult match but are confident of defeating New Zealand. New Zealand has once again brought a strong squad to a World Cup, but they have struggled in recent years against England in this format. We expect them to be competitive, but they will need to perform at their peak in order to win.

ENG vs NZ Match Details

England vs New Zealand – 1st Match

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium – Ahmedabad

Date & Time: 05th October 2023 at 02:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar App

ENG vs NZ Venue StatENG

ENG vs NZ Pitch Report

The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium provides a good contest between bat and ball, and a par score of 320 is not expected. For quick and spin bowlers, there will be movement off the surface.

ENG vs NZ Weather Report

This match in Ahmedabad will not be hampered by rain. The temperature will peak at 33 degrees but will not fall below 26 degrees by the end of the game, according to the forecast.

ENG vs NZ Last Five Matches

ENG vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

ENG vs NZ Probable Playing XIs:

England Probable Playing XIs

Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (wk) (c), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Will Young, Devon Conway, Tom Latham (c) (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Trent Boult, Matt Henry

Topmost Picks for ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – England

• Jonny Bairstow – The 34 year old right-handed opener has scored 23 international centuries with 11 coming in this format. He always scores his runs at a strong strike-rate
• Mark Wood – Mark Wood is all about lethal pace and this player can rip apart any batting line-up on his good day. Mark Wood has picked 71 wickets in 59 ODI matches out of which 5 wickets came in 2 matches in India.

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Devon Conway – The left-handed opener has taken brilliantly to international cricket over the last couple of years. He also impressed in India during the 2023 IPL for Chennai Super Kings.
• Mitchell Santner – Another Kiwi player with a good experience of turning the ball well on the Indian pitches and he also comes as a handy batsman who can score some crucial runs for the team.

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

Jos Buttler, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson(VC), Daryl Mitchell, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes(C), Joe Root, Liam Livingstone, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Trent Boult

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

Jos Buttler(C), Devon Conway(VC), Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Dawid Malan, Mitchell Santner, Ben Stokes, Liam Livingstone, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Trent Boult

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes

Vice-captain – Devon Conway, Kane Williamson

Wicketkeeper – Devon Conway

ENG vs NZ Probable Winners:

It has been more than four years since the 2019 Cricket World Cup Final, and fans all over the world are looking forward to the start of this tournament. Neither team is considered the favorite to win the competition, though England is expected to go far. We expect New Zealand to pose problems for England, particularly when Trent Boult bowls, but we believe England’s batting will be too strong. We expect England to win on Thursday. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.

Ben Stokes proves once again why he is a superhero in Cricket. He was the sole reason behind a big routing for New Zealand with a commanding 182. Dawid Malan was pretty supportive too and has all but sealed his spot for the World Cup with a pretty solid performance in the top order for England.

ENG vs NZ Match Details

Date: September 15th, 2023

Time:  5:00 PM IST

Venue: Lords

ENG vs NZ Weather Report

The weather looks pretty clear for the upcoming fixture.

ENG vs NZ Pitch Report

Dew and a flat track make bowling a better option.

ENG vs NZ Head-to-Head

Played- 92 | England- 42 | New Zealand- 43 | NR- 4 | Tie- 3

ENG vs NZ Predicted Playing XI

ENG Playing XI

Jonny Bairstow, Jason Roy, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, David Willey, Reece Topley, Gus Atkinson

NZ Playing XI

Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Trent Boult

ENG vs NZ Key Players

Harry Brook

Harry Brook, touted as a generational talent is likely to miss out on the World Cup having been left out of the squad so England could accommodate Ben Stokes. He still has an outside chance of making it but will have to perform out of his skin to prove that he can be apart of the squad.

Daryl Mitchell

Mitchell loves playing in England and is one of the most consistent batters going around in the New Zealand line-up. His performances matter all the more with Williamson uncertain for the World Cup, leaving New Zealand in a desperate situation with their battign line-up.

ENG vs NZ Match Tips

Looking at the depth in England’s squad and their coverage, England look very tough to get past.

Match Prediction: England Will Win the Match

Both sides are fighting well and England will be pleased to see how their lower-middle order has done after the top-order failed.

ENG vs NZ Match Details

Date: September 13th, 2023

Time:  5:00 PM IST

Venue: The Oval

ENG vs NZ Weather Report

The weather looks pretty clear for the upcoming fixture.

ENG vs NZ Pitch Report

Dew and a flat track make bowling a better option.

ENG vs NZ Head-to-Head

Played- 91 | England- 41 | New Zealand- 43 | NR- 4 | Tie- 3

ENG vs NZ Predicted Playing XI

ENG Playing XI

Jonny Bairstow, Jason Roy, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, David Willey, Reece Topley, Gus Atkinson

NZ Playing XI

Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Trent Boult

ENG vs NZ Key Players

Harry Brook

Harry Brook, touted as a generational talent is likely to miss out on the World Cup having been left out of the squad so England could accommodate Ben Stokes. He still has an outside chance of making it but will have to perform out of his skin to prove that he can be apart of the squad.

Daryl Mitchell

Mitchell loves playing in England and is one of the most consistent batters going around in the New Zealand line-up. His performances matter all the more with Williamson uncertain for the World Cup, leaving New Zealand in a desperate situation with their battign line-up.

ENG vs NZ Match Tips

Looking at the depth in England’s squad and their coverage, England look very tough to get past.

Match Prediction: England Will Win the Match

ENG vs NZ Match Preview

On Sunday, England and New Zealand will play the second of four one-day internationals (ODIs) in Southampton. The series began on Friday afternoon in Cardiff, with New Zealand winning the first ODI by eight wickets with 26 balls remaining. England has now lost their last two One-Day Internationals, and the current World Cup holders will be desperate to get back into shape ahead of the 2023 World Cup, which begins next month. New Zealand has now won their last three matches on this tour. They have batters who can play aggressively while not losing wickets, and as a result, they are a very strong side.

ENG vs NZ Match Details

England vs New Zealand – 2nd ODI

Venue: The Rose Bowl – Southampton

Date & Time: 10th September 2023 at 03:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Fancode App

ENG vs NZ Venue StatENG

ENG vs NZ Pitch Report

In the last ODI played at this venue, we saw two scores of over 328. On Sunday, we anticipate another strong batting wicket.

ENG vs NZ Weather Report

The south coast is expected to be cloudy throughout the match. From start to finish, the humidity level will be high.

ENG vs NZ Last Five Matches

ENG vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

ENG vs NZ Probable Playing XIs:

England Probable Playing XIs

Dawid Malan, Jos Buttler (c) (wk), Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Gus Atkinson, Reece Topley, Adil Rashid

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Devon Conway (wk), Will Young Tom Latham (c), Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Matt Henry

Topmost Picks for ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – England

• Jos Buttler- the skipper hit five fours and two sixes in Cardiff on Friday and he will enjoy a bit more pace in the wicket in Southampton for this game.
• Adil Rashid- the experienced spinner was off the field for a number of overs which meant he was unable to bowl again until late on in Cardiff. England are a much better team when he is able to bowl his leg-spin.

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Devon Conway- the consistent left-hander had a disappointing T20I series but was at his reliable best as he produced another international century in the last match.
• Tim Southee- the T20I skipper is always a threat at any stage of an innings. He should get some swing under cloudy skies in Southampton.

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

Jos Buttler(C), Devon Conway(VC), Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Liam Livingstone, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Reece Topley

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

Jos Buttler, Devon Conway, Dawid Malan, Harry Brook, Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell(C), Glenn Phillips, Liam Livingstone(VC), Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Reece Topley

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Daryl Mitchell, Jos Buttler

Vice-captain – Liam Livingstone, Devon Conway

Wicketkeeper – Jos Buttler

ENG vs NZ Probable Winners:

With the start of their World Cup defense less than a month away, England will want to avoid bowling performances like the one seen on Friday for the rest of the tournament. On Friday, New Zealand demonstrated their ability as a team by taking the proper approach to their pursuit. We expect a close game on Sunday and are betting on some of England’s batters to hit big scores and for England to win. Considering the team combination, England is expected to win this match.

ENG vs NZ Match Preview

Following a thrilling T20I series that ended 2-2 on Tuesday evening in Nottingham, England and New Zealand will begin their ODI series with the first of four matches in this format. This will be the first ODI between the two teams since their epic World Cup final in 2019. England has not played an ODI since early March of this year, but will now devote all of their attention to this format in preparation for the World Cup. With such a strong batting lineup, they will be difficult to beat as usual. During the T20I series, New Zealand demonstrated character and talent by rallying from a 2-0 deficit. They will be underdogs in this series, but that does not mean they will not be competitive.

ENG vs NZ Match Details

England vs New Zealand – 1st ODI

Venue: Sophia Gardens – Cardiff

Date & Time: 08th September 2023 at 05:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Fancode App

ENG vs NZ Venue StatENG

ENG vs NZ Pitch Report

This wicket always has something for both spin and pace bowlers. On this pitch, we anticipate a par score of no more than 305.

ENG vs NZ Weather Report

The temperature is expected to be in the mid-20s for the majority of this game, with humidity levels rising throughout.

ENG vs NZ Last Five Matches

ENG vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

ENG vs NZ Probable Playing XIs:

England Probable Playing XIs

Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (c) (wk), Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Mark Wood, Reece Topley, Adil Rashid

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Devon Conway (wk), Finn Allen, Tom Latham (c), Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Matt Henry

Topmost Picks for ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – England

• Jos Buttler – The keeper-batter captains in a pro-active but understated way. The same can not be said about his batting though as he is one of the most destructive batters in white ball cricket.
• Adil Rashid – The leg-spinner has been a mainstay of England’s ODI side since the 2015 World Cup and has the full confidence of his captain and the team management.

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Devon Conway – The keeper-batter has scored three ODI centuries, including 138, his highest score in his last innings, and will be looking forward to taking England on in this format for the first time.
• Trent Boult – The left-arm opening bowler has fantastic control as well as an ability to swing the ball late. He will also provide some useful aggressive batting with the tail.

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

Jos Buttler, Tom Latham, Joe Root(C), Ben Stokes, Glenn Phillips(VC), Sam Curran, Mitchell Santner, Daryl Mitchell, Trent Boult, Mark Wood, Reece Topley

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

Jos Buttler, Tom Latham, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Glenn Phillips, Sam Curran(C), Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Trent Boult(VC), Mark Wood, Reece Topley

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Joe Root, Sam Curran

Vice-captain – Glenn Phillips, Trent Boult

Wicketkeeper – Jos Buttler

ENG vs NZ Probable Winners:

When England and New Zealand meet, you can always count on two teams giving it their all throughout the game. Both teams will want to get some good practice in before the World Cup later this year, so both sets of players will be under a lot of pressure. We expect a close game, but we believe England’s batting depth will carry them to victory. Considering the team combination, England is expected to win this match.

ENG vs NZ Match Preview

The England-New Zealand T20I series concludes this Wednesday at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, with England leading the series 2-1. New Zealand kept the series alive with a brilliant performance at Edgbaston on Sunday, winning by 74 runs after posting 202-5. England had been dominant in the first two games, but their performance in Birmingham on Sunday was unrecognizable. In this game, they must return to their previous high standards with bat and ball. At Edgbaston, New Zealand produced by far their best performance in the series thus far. The squad should be full of confidence going into this game.

ENG vs NZ Match Details

England vs New Zealand – 4th T20I

Venue: Trent Bridge – Nottingham

Date & Time: 05th September 2023 at 10:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Fancode App

ENG vs NZ Venue StatENG

ENG vs NZ Pitch Report

Trent Bridge has seen some of the highest scores in domestic and international white ball cricket in recent years. However, the pitch has been slightly more bowler-friendly this season.

ENG vs NZ Weather Report

Tuesday evening in Nottingham will be warm with little cloud cover. Throughout the T20I, the temperature will be in the low 20s.

ENG vs NZ Last Five Matches

ENG vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

ENG vs NZ Probable Playing XIs:

England Probable Playing XIs

Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Jos Buttler (wk) (c), Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Gus Atkinson

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Devon Conway (wk), Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee (c), Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi

Topmost Picks for ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – England

• Jonny Bairstow – The right-handed England all-format international looked all set to make his first T20I century in the second game of the series but missed out due to a lack of strike in the final overs.
• Gus Atkinson – The right-arm quick bowler already looks very much at home at international level. He has the best strike-rate of any bowler to have bowled 40+ deliveries in the history of international cricket.

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Glenn Phillips – The small but strong right-hander has been one of New Zealand’s top two batters in all three matches in the series and is also a brilliant fielder.
• Kyle Jamieson – The tall right-arm pace bowler has been out of international cricket for a while with back injuries but looked back to his best with 3 wicket at Edgbaston.

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

Jos Buttler, Harry Brook(C), Will Jacks, Tim Seifert, Glenn Phillips(VC), Liam Livingstone, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Luke Wood, Gus Atkinson

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

Jos Buttler(C), Harry Brook, Finn Allen(VC), Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Liam Livingstone, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Harry Brook, Jos Buttler

Vice-captain – Glenn Phillips, Finn Allen

Wicketkeeper – Jos Buttler

ENG vs NZ Probable Winners:

So far, the series has been very one-sided, with England losing only 7 wickets to New Zealand’s 19. England appear to be an energetic team, whereas New Zealand appear to have been caught off guard at the start of the series and must now win this match. England’s batting depth allows their top order to play fearlessly, and we expect them to win this game again. Considering the team combination, England is expected to win this match.

New Zealand keep the series alive and make things a little interesting with a win. Their bowling is looking pretty good and the batting has found its mark as well.

ENG vs NZ Match Details

Date: September 5th, 2023

Time:  10:30 PM IST

Venue: Nottingham

ENG vs NZ Weather Report

The weather looks pretty clear for the upcoming fixture.

ENG vs NZ Pitch Report

Dew and a flat track make bowling a better option.

ENG vs NZ Head-to-Head

Played- 21 | England- 12 | New Zealand- 7 | NR- 1 | Tie- 1

ENG vs NZ Predicted Playing XI

ENG Playing XI

Jos Buttler, Ben Duckett, Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Luke Wood, Adil Rashid

NZ Playing XI

Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi

ENG vs NZ Key Players

Harry Brook

Harry Brook, touted as a generational talent is likely to miss out on the World Cup having been left out of the squad so England could accommodate Ben Stokes. He still has an outside chance of making it but will have to perform out of his skin to prove that he can be apart of the squad.

Daryl Mitchell

Mitchell loves playing in England and is one of the most consistent batters going around in the New Zealand line-up. His performances matter all the more with Williamson uncertain for the World Cup, leaving New Zealand in a desperate situation with their battign line-up.

ENG vs NZ Match Tips

Looking at the depth in England’s squad and their coverage, England look very tough to get past.

Match Prediction: England Will Win the Match