England will lock horns with New Zealand in a Super 12 game of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup at the Gabba in Brisbane on Tuesday, November 1. Both teams will play out of their skin with two points available for grabs.
England have had a mixed campaign so far. They occupy the third spot in the Group 1 standings with three points from as many games. Jos Buttler and Co. won their first game against Afghanistan.
However, they were handed a shocking defeat by neighbors Ireland in a rain-curtailed encounter. The English side fell five runs short via the DLS method. England’s next fixture against Australia was then washed out. England will have to beat New Zealand to boost their semi-final hopes.
New Zealand, on the other hand, are on a roll in this year’s T20 World Cup. They are still unbeaten in the competition and are currently at the top of the table with five points from three games.
The Kiwis thrashed Australia and Sri Lanka while their game against Afghanistan was abandoned due to rain. New Zealand have fired as a unit and will hope to continue their winning momentum in the upcoming games.
Match Details
Match: England vs New Zealand, Match 33, Super 12 Group 1, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022
Date and Time: November 1, 2022, Tuesday, 01.30 pm IST
Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Gabba is a balanced track. The new-ball bowlers may get some lateral movement off the surface, which gets better to bat on as the game progresses. Fans can expect a high-scoring affair at this venue.
ENG vs NZ Predicted Playing XIs
England (ENG): Jos Buttler (c & wk), Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
New Zealand (NZ): Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Kane Williamson (c), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
Match Prediction
England and New Zealand have produced some thrilling encounters over the years. Although Buttler and Co. lead the head-to-head record in T20Is against New Zealand by 13-8, the Kiwis have put in some fine efforts. Given their current form, they are likely to start as favourites in this encounter. Betway has placed its odds on New Zealand at 2.25.
ENG vs NZ – Fantasy Team Suggestions
Fantasy Team 1: Jos Butler (c), Devon Conway (vc), Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Glenn Philips, Kane Williamson, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Mark Wood
Fantasy Team 2: Jos Butler (v), Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Glenn Philips, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran (c), Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Mark Wood
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