ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 1st T20I

ENG vs NZ Match Preview

The first of four T20I matches between England and New Zealand begins on Wednesday evening at the Riverside Ground. England lost their last series in this format 3-0 in Bangladesh, while New Zealand defeated UAE 2-1 earlier this month. England may have lost their most recent T20I series, but the pitch in Durham will be very different from the conditions they encountered in Bangladesh earlier this year. We expect them to be at their best in this game. New Zealand were not at their best in the UAE, and were only convincing in the final game of the series. However, they have a much stronger side for this more difficult series.

ENG vs NZ Match Details

England vs New Zealand – 1st T20I

Venue: Riverside Ground – Chester-le-Street

Date & Time: 30th August 2023 at 10:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Fancode App

ENG vs NZ Venue StatENG

Avg 1st inn score	142
Avg 2nd inn score	140
Win% batting 1st	52
Win% batting 2nd	48

ENG vs NZ Pitch Report

At this venue, there is always some assistance for swing and seam bowlers, but also consistent bounce for batters.

ENG vs NZ Weather Report

The forecast calls for cloudy skies through Wednesday evening. Despite the high humidity, the temperature will drop from 16 to 12 degrees.

ENG vs NZ Last Five Matches

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

ENG vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	ENG Won	NZ Won	Tie	NR
Overall	23	14	8	1	0
Last 5	5	2	2	1	0

Injury News

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

ENG vs NZ Probable Playing XIs:

England Probable Playing XIs

Jos Buttler (wk) (c), Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Rehan Ahmed, Luke Wood, Chris Jordan

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

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

Topmost Picks for ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – England

• Jos Buttler- the 28 year old continues to lead by example across all formats for his country. He hit 60 runs from 86 balls in the last ODI against Afghanistan on Saturday.
• Luke Wood- the 29 year old fast bowler has been particularly impressive at international level over the last 18 months. He is a wicket taking threat as well as keeping the runs down.

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Devon Conway- the left-handed keeper-batter has a top score of 99 not out in T20Is. He has gone past 50 in nine of his 35 T20I innings.
• Lockie Ferguson- the pace bowler has a strike rate of 15.1 in T20Is with best figures of 5-21. Due to previous injuries he may be rested later in the series.

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

Devon Conway, Jos Buttler, Glenn Phillips, Dawid Malan, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone(C), Harry Brook, Daryl Mitchell(VC), Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Chris Jordan

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

Devon Conway(VC), Jos Buttler(C), Glenn Phillips, Dawid Malan, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Chris Jordan

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Liam Livingstone, Jos Buttler

Vice-captain – Daryl Mitchell, Devon Conway

Wicketkeeper – Jos Buttler

ENG vs NZ Probable Winners:

Neither team is at full strength for this series, but both are not far from their starting XI. We expect the quick bowlers to benefit from the pitch in cool conditions, but we should still see some big scores. Our prediction is that England will win this T20I due to home advantage. Considering the team combination, England is expected to win this match.