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ENG vs NZ : Cricket Fantasy Tips for 1st ODI (Source: Twitter)

After an exciting T20 international series that ended 2-2 (4), England and New Zealand now began their World Cup preparations by playing a four-match one-day international series. The first match is scheduled to take place on Friday, September 08th, 2023 at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff at 17:00 PM IST. The last three ODIs will be played on the 10th, 13th, and 15th in Southampton and London. 

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player stats, the best player picks, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of this encounter.

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Talking about the T20Is, the BlackCaps staged a solid comeback in the series. After losing the opening two matches, Tim Southee and his side emerged victorious in the final two games to draw the series 2-2. Destructive middle-order batter Glenn Phillips was consistent throughout the series as he racked up 174 runs at an average of 43.50.

Notably, both sides were involved in one of the most epic and memorable ODIs ever played in the history of the game, the Final of the 2019 ODI World Cup at Lord's. Eoin Morgan and his men defeated the Kiwis on boundary count after even the Super-cover got tied. Not to forget both teams will also play the opening fixture of the upcoming WC on October 05th in Ahmedabad. 

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ENG vs NZ, Team Form Guide (Most Recent First)

England: L-W-W-W-L

New Zealand: W-L-L-L-L

ENG vs NZ, 1st ODI: Pitch Report

The surface at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff is favourable for the batters. Chasing sides have managed to win 17 out of the 29 ODIs played at the ground.

ENG vs NZ, 1st ODI: Top Player Picks

Jos Buttler (ENG)

• Skipper Jos Buttler is the leading run-scorer for his side in ODIs in 2023.
• The explosive right-hander has an average of 74.40 with one century and two half-centuries this year.

Jason Roy (ENG)

• Jason Roy is a more ODI specialist player for England.
• The right-hander opener is averaging 46.33 with two centuries to his name in 2023.
• Overall, Roy averages 40 with 12 tons and 21 fifties in the format.

Jonny Bairstow (ENG)

• Jonny Bairstow won the Player of the Series award against the Kiwis in the recently-concluded T20Is series.
• The right-hander struck 175 runs at an average of 58.33 with two half-centuries.

Joe Root (ENG)

• Joe Root is one of the most consistent batters for England in both Test and ODI format.
• The profilic batter has a staggering average of 50.05 which includes 16 tons and 36 fifties.

Devon Conway (NZ)

• New Zealand opener Devon Conway is averaging 51.33 with two hundred and one fifty in ODIs this year.
• Overall, Conway has a solid average of 46 with three tons and as many fifties in the format.

ENG vs NZ, 1st ODI: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

ENG vs NZ, 1st ODI: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice

The Kiwis did make a remarkable comeback in the T20I series but Jos Buttler and his side will start favourites in their home conditions. Both sides have a rich history but England is likely to pose a major threat in the opening game. So bank on their players to boost your points in your Fantasy XI.

ENG vs NZ, 1st ODI: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

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Wicketkeepers: Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Devon Conway, Tom Latham 
Batters: Jason Roy, Joe Root, Glenn Phillips
All-rounders: Daryl Mitchell
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Matt Henry, Chris Woakes

Captain: Joe Root
Vice-captain: Jonny Bairstow

ENG: 5 Players, NZ: 6 Players

ENG vs NZ, 1st ODI: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

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Wicketkeeper: Jonny Bairstow
Batters: Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Finn Allen
All-rounders: Moeen Ali, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Reece Topley, Adil Rashid, Trent Boult

Captain: Joe Root
Vice-captain: Daryl Mitchell

ENG: 7 Players, NZ: 4 Players

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