ICC Cricket World Cup Prediction | 1st ODI | England vs New Zealand – It would be an astounding match between England and New Zealand | October 5, 2023 | ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

England vs New Zealand Match Analysis

England vs New Zealand will be a thrill match as both teams have seasoned players and have performed well in the exhibition games. New Zealand overcame South Africa in the last exhibition match, while England triumphed over Bangladesh. The opening match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is expected to be an intense contest between the reigning champions England and the runners-up of the previous tournament, New Zealand.

In the past few years, England has had the upper hand over New Zealand, losing just twice in the last ten meetings. The English team is optimistic going into this match because they have one of the hardest-hitting batting lineups.

Given how brilliantly their batsmen have played in the warm-up games, New Zealand won’t be simple to beat. We anticipate an exciting opening to the competition as two of the top clubs square off in the first game.

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ENG vs NZ Team Preview & Squads

England

The team wants to start well, and they anticipate strong performances from Dawid Malan and Jonny Bairstow up top. The team’s middle order is strong thus Joe Root, Jos Buttler, and Liam Livingstone will be targeted for runs. The bottom middle order of the lineup is strengthened by the addition of firepower from Moeen Ali, Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, and Chris Woakes.  

Reece Topley and Sam Curran will need to get the team off to a strong start with the new ball, and New Zealand boasts a potent batting lineup that can dismantle any bowling unit. The game will benefit from Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid’s bowling because of the favorable conditions. In a supporting position, Stokes and Chris Woakes will be expected to put up a strong performance for the team.

England Squads

England

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

New Zealand

Both Devon Conway and Finn Allen, who are both talented stroke creators, will be expected to get the team off to a strong start. Williamson’s return strengthens the team’s batting, and he will want to succeed in the middle order alongside Glenn Phillips and Will Young. With Mitchell Santner and James Neesham in the bottom middle order, Darryl Mitchell, who is a strong finisher, will try to add runs.   

As they take against a potent batting lineup in this game, the bowling attack must excel. Early wickets from the excellent bowling duo of Trent Boult and Tim Southee will be essential to the team’s success. On this surface, Ish Sodhi and Santner will enjoy bowling, and they must do well. For the team, Mitchell and Neesham finish a potent attack.

New Zealand Squads

New Zealand

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

ENG vs NZ outfield report

Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad

The team batting first has prevailed in the last two ODIs played here. As a result, if either captain wins the toss before this game, we anticipate that they will decide to bat first.

In Ahmedabad, there is no chance that the rain will stop this game. The forecast is that the temperature will reach a high of 33 degrees but not fall below 26 degrees before the game is over.

We do not anticipate a par score to be greater than 320 because the Narendra Modi Stadium surface provides a solid contest between bat and ball. The playing field will move for the quick and spin bowlers.  

ENG vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

England has 3 wins in the last five face-offs and New Zealand has one.

England vs New Zealand Prediction

Winning the toss

• England

Player of the Match

• England – Jos Buttler

Most runs

• England – Jonny Bairstow
• New Zealand – Daryl Mitchell

Most wickets

• England – Mark Wood
• New Zealand – Trent Boult

Most sixes

• England – Jos Buttler
• New Zealand – Daryl Mitchell

Team Scores Batting First

• England – 360+
• New Zealand – 330+

According to cricket analysts, England has a 63.4% chance to win.

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