New Zealand vs England,1st T20Is,Match prediction, Weather Report, Pitch ConditiPosted by Cricket Tips on October 31st, 2019 New Zealand and England are ready to face off each other after the 2019 cricket World cup final. Where New Zealand has missed the ultimate trophy by a whisker. However, they will be really focused on taking revenge on England. While Kane Williamson is set to miss the series due to the hip injury. Tim Southee will replace him as the captain of the side. England has a good opportunity to forget their below-average performance in the Ashes, by starting the series with a win. They will be lead up to the 5 match T20Is series, back of the two practice matches, where they have won the first match and lost another one. Click here to online cricket betting tips England has taken the risk of playing the series with a bunch of rookies. It will be a great opportunity for these young guns to challenge one odd position of the team before the T20 World cup.
England and New Zealand have played a total of 16 matches in T20Is. Where England succeed to remain on the winning side most of the occasion. Although this pattern has changed in the last 5 matches, where England has won 3 matches and New Zealand has won 2 matches. New Zealand vs England Head to Head in T20Is Also Read: India VS South Africa third test prediction New Zealand is looking very formidable, despite the absence of their most valuable player. While they have a very experienced opening combo, Martin Guptill and Colin Munro. Their experience in the upfront will be really inevitable for the kiwis. However, they have a reasonable middle order who has the ability to accelerate. Three all-rounders in the team will remain a very important part of their attack. In the bowling department, they will miss the service of their premier pace bowler Trent Boult. But still, they are well equipped as a bowling unit. Tim Southee will lead the attack along with fast & furious Lockie Ferguson. Jimmy Nesham and Grandhome will be really effective in the New Zealand condition with their gentle medium pace. While Santer and Ish Sodhi will be the core elements of their spin department. Martin Guptill is remained the biggest threat for England, by considering his number in the New Zealand conditions. Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Tim Seifert (wk), Ross Taylor, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee (c), Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson England has chosen to experiment before 2020 T20Is world cup. While they have rested their key players for the series. In the opening slot, Jhony Bairstow will open with Tom Banton, who is relatively new in the international circuit. Although their middle order is looking far more sedate, where the responsibility will be on the shoulder of James Vince, Eoin Morgan, and Joe Denly to steady the ship. In the bowling line-up, Curran brothers will represent the pace department. While the death bowling role of Chris Jordan will be really critical for his team. Adil Rashid will represent the team in the spin department. Sam Billings may target this series to make his place permanent in the English colors. He will like to use all his experience to bring the best for England. Jonny Bairstow (WK), Tom Banton, James Vince, Eoin Morgan, Joe Denly, Sam Billings, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood Stadium – Hagley Oval in Christchurch Capacity – 8,000 A small amount of rain is in the lead up to the series opener in Christchurch. The sky is expected to remain cloudy most of the day. There is a chance of rain in the morning. However, there is no chance of rain during the match time. Like it? Share it!More by this author |