NZ vs ENG, 1st Test, Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today's Test Match Between New Zealand and England?

England whitewashed New Zealand at home to mark the beginning of Bazball. The term and aggressive manner of cricket was doubted then. However, Bazball managed to make it past the New Zealand, Indian and South African Challenges at home, and later the Pakistan challenge in the subcontinent to make England’s positive brand of cricket have some substance.

New Zealand will remember the whitewash really well. They lost defending decent totals in each game. Now, they come in with a bowling line-up that seems a lot duller than the one in England. With Jamieson injured, and Trent Boult overlooked, New Zealand has a lot to do if they are to find themselves with the ball.

NZ vs ENG Match Details

Date: February 16th 2023

Time:  6:30 AM IST

Venue: Mount Maunganui

NZ vs ENG Weather Report

Overcast mornings are expected with the weather likely to remain dry throughout the test.

NZ vs ENG Pitch Report

A green track with a lot of swing is expected. With some early moisture likely, bowling first will be a better option.

NZ vs ENG head-to-Head

Played- 110 | England -51 | New Zealand- 12 | Draw-46 | Tie- 0

NZ vs ENG Predicted Playing XI

New Zealand Playing XI

Devon Conway, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Jacob Duffy

England Playing XI

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Ben Foakes, Ollie Robinson, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, James Anderson

NZ vs ENG Key Players

Tom Blundell

Tom Blundell down the order has been providing some gems for New Zealand in the last year. Along with Daryl Mitchell he has helped provide some crucial knocks which often turn out to be the difference between a decent score and a really good one, with his ability to mentally tire out bowling attacks.

Stuart Broad

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuart_BroadStuart Broad is back after missing out on the Pakistan tour. His bowling has been under some scrutiny despite his comeback, and with swinging conditions on offer Broad will want to prove that he still has a lot to offer in this English unit.

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NZ vs ENG Match Tips

New Zealand are a side that are nearly unbeatable at home. However, with the way Bazball has been proving sides wrong, there could be a case for England here. They were successful in Pakistan too and with the way they are playing they could spring some surprises here too.

Match Prediction: England Will Win the Match