ENG vs NZ: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 2nd T20I (Source: Twitter)
This will be the 2nd T20I of the 4-match series between England (ENG) & New Zealand (NZ). This match will be played at the Old Trafford in Manchester on 1st September 2023. The game will start at 10:30 PM IST. Here are key stats, top picks, fantasy XIs & everything else you'll need to win big in this game.
England won the first game quite comprehensively by 7 wickets. Their bowlers set the tone for as they restricted the Kiwis for just 139 runs in 20 overs. Luke Wood & Brydon Carse were brilliant while the spinners also bowled well. England will look to win this game and take an unassailable lead in the series.
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New Zealand, meanwhile, will look to bounce back strongly in this game. Their batters need to on their toes while the bowlers will have to up their game as well. The top 4 batters will be the key for the Kiwis. The likes of Tim Southee, Adam Milne & Lockie Ferguson will be important with the ball.
ENG vs NZ, 2nd T20I: Pitch Report
The pitch at Manchester will be a balanced one. The pitch will be decent for batting and there will be some movement for the pacers as well. Batters can play their shots once they are set. The spinners and slow bowlers will enjoy bowling here as there will be good turn and some odd balls may hold in the wicket as well. The average first innings score here is 154 runs in T20Is and chasing sides have won 57% of the games.
ENG vs NZ, 2nd T20I: Top Player Picks
Jos Buttler (ENG)
- Jos Buttler failed to score big in the first game but he's amognst the best in this format.
- Buttler has been in red-hot form recently as he was the highest-run scorer of the Hundred 2023 with 390 runs in 10 games.
- Buttler is capable of winning games on his own when on song.
Sam Curran (ENG)
- Sam Curran went wicket-less in the first game but he will be a top pick for this game.
- He will bowl in the power play & then towards the end of the innings.
- Curran is capable with the bat as well.
Devon Conway (NZ)
- Devon Conway regained his form towards the end of the Hundred 2023.
- He is known for his consistency at the top for the Kiwis.
- Conway is an excellent player of spin bowling and will be a key player at this venue.
Glenn Phillips (NZ)
- Glenn Phillips scored 41 runs in the first game.
- He will be a key batter for the Blackcaps in the middle order.
- Phillps is a gun in the field & can roll his arm over, if required.
ENG vs NZ, 2nd T20I: Fantasy Cricket Player Stats
| Player | Stats | Avg Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| Dawid Malan | 54 runs in the first game | 75 |
| Harry Brook | 43 runs in the first game | 71 |
| Glenn Phillips | 41 runs in the first game | 53 |
| Luke Wood | 3 wickets in the first game | 99 |
| Brydon Carse | 3 wickets in the first game | 103 |
ENG vs NZ, 2nd T20I: Top Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-Captain |
|---|---|---|
| If England bat first | Tim Southee | Harry Brook |
| If England bowl first | Jos Buttler | Sam Curran |
ENG vs NZ, 2nd T20I: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
Pick more bowlers from the first innings who will bowl in the death overs and spinners who will bowl in the 2nd innings. All-rounders as C/VC will be a good option alongside bowlers bowling in the death overs. Pick players who are good against spin - Malan, Brook, Conway, Phillips, etc.
ENG vs NZ, 2nd T20I: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
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Wicketkeepers: Devon Conway, Jos Buttler
Batters: Dawid Malan, Glenn Phillips, Harry Brook
All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Moeen Ali
Bowlers: Tim Southee, Luke Wood, Brydon Carse
Captain: Sam Curran
Vice-Captain: Jos Buttler
ENG: 8 Players, NZ: 3 Players
ENG vs NZ, 2nd T20I: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
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Wicketkeepers: Devon Conway, Jos Buttler
Batters: Glenn Phillips, Harry Brook
All-rounders: Sam Curran, Moeen Ali, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Tim Southee, Luke Wood, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi
Captain: Harry Brook
Vice-Captain: Tim Southee
ENG: 6 Players, NZ: 5 Players
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