NZ vs ENG Match Preview

The second Test between New Zealand and England is expected to begin on December 6 in Wellington. England will look to build on their 8-wicket win in the first Test, when they effectively chased down a 104-run target in just 12.4 overs.

NZ vs ENG Match Details

New Zealand vs England – 2nd Match, Test Match

Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington

Date & Time: 06th November 2024 at 03:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

NZ vs ENG Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	257
Avg 2nd inn score	244
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

NZ vs ENG Pitch Report

The pitch flattens out over time and becomes easier to bat to serve as the match progresses, allowing teams batting second to fully capitalize and post a massive total.

NZ vs ENG Weather Report

The weather forecast calls for sunny skies for the first three days, with rain increasing over the last two.

NZ vs ENG Last Five Matches

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

NZ vs ENG Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	NZ Won	ENG Won	Tie	NR
Overall	39	15	18	0	4
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

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

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NZ vs ENG Probable Playing XIs:

England Probable Playing XIs

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ollie Pope(w), Ben Stokes(c), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Shoaib Bashir

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Tom Latham(c), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell(w), Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, William ORourke

Topmost Picks for NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Kane Williamson –  He was one of the few New Zealand batsmen to perform well in the 1st Test and will be looking to lead his team to victory in the 2nd Test.
• Tim Southee – The experienced bowler will be key in taking wickets and restricting England’s batting lineup.

Top Picks – England

• Harry Brook – Brook scored 171 in the 1st Test and will be looking to continue his good form with the bat..
• Brydon Carse – He was exceptional in the 1st Test, claiming a 6-wicket haul and 10 wickets in the match.

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

Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Daryl Mitchell, Harry Brook(C), Kane Williamson(VC), Glenn Phillips, Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Brydon Carse

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

Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra(VC), Glenn Phillips, Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Brydon Carse(C)

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Brydon Carse, Harry Brook

Vice-captain – Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson

Wicketkeeper – Devon Conway

NZ vs ENG Probable Winners:

England's strong batting lineup and well-balanced bowling attack will make it hard for New Zealand to win. However, New Zealand has a solid home record and is not going to go down without a fight. It's expected to be a close match, but England's experience and depth could give them the advantage they need to win. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.