England captain Jos Buttler in action | Source: Twitter
After the conclusion of the four-match T20I series, England will now host New Zealand in the four-match ODI series, which is set to kick off on Friday, September 08, at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. This ODI series will serve as a warm-up for the ICC World Cup 2023, set to be played in India, starting October 5.
ENG vs NZ, 1st ODI: Team Previews
England
England have included Harry Brook in their ODI squad following his outstanding T20 performance, and the management is closely monitoring him for a potential World Cup spot, considering his exceptional form.
Besides him, all eyes will also be on the star all-rounder, Ben Stokes, who is making a comeback from ODI retirement for the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. He's been included in the ODI squad for preparation, and he's determined to make the most of it.
Captain Jos Buttler, alongside Jonny Bairstow and Jason Roy, will also be the mainstays in the batting department, while the bowling attack will be spearheaded by Mark Wood, alongside Chris Woakes and Sam Curran.
New Zealand
Boult and Southee will spearhead the Kiwi pace attack [X.com]
On the other hand, after two tough losses in the first T20s against England, New Zealand stepped up and pulled off an awesome comeback to tie the series at 2–2 by winning the last two games of the series. Now, they must be looking to keep that winning vibe going.
Their batting lineup, on paper, looks pretty solid, especially with powerhouses like Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, and Finn Allen leading the way. As for the bowling, Trent Boult and his partner in crime, Tim Southee, are geared up to bring the heat, and Mitchell Santner will be shouldering the spin duties.
All in all, with both these teams full of top-notch players taking the field against each other, an exciting 50-overs contest beckons at Cardiff.
ENG vs NZ, 1st ODI: Match Details & Live Streaming
| Date | September 08 |
|---|---|
| Time | 5:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| Live Streaming and Broadcast | Sony Sports Network & FanCode |
ENG vs NZ, 1st ODI: Sophia Gardens Cardiff Pitch Report
When it comes to batting, this venue's pitch is top-notch. We have seen some of the highest totals in 50-over games here. In the 30 ODIs held here, teams chasing have dominated with 18 victories, and hence the team winning the toss will look to bowl first.
ENG vs NZ, 1st ODI: Probable Playing XI
England: Jonny Bairstow, Jason Roy, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (C/WK), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Reece Topley, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway (WK), Will Young/Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (C), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Matt Henry
ENG vs NZ, 1st ODI: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicket-Keepers | Jos Buttler, Tom Latham, Jonny Bairstow |
| Batters | Joe Root, Dawid Malan, Glenn Phillips |
| All-Rounders | Daryl Mitchell, Sam Curran |
| Bowlers | Trent Boult, Mark Wood, Reece Topley |
| Captain | Joe Root |
| Vice-Captain | Tom Latham/Reece Topley |
ENG vs NZ, 1st ODI: Match Prediction
Considering the strength of both teams, we reckon England are the favourites to win this game.
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