ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 1st ODI

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

Avg 1st inn score	305
Avg 2nd inn score	295
Win% batting 1st	56
Win% batting 2nd	44

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 ( England )	L W W W L
NZ ( New Zealand )	W L L L L

ENG vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	ENG Won	NZ Won	Tie	NR
Overall	91	41	43	3	4
Last 5	5	3	1	1	0

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.