ENG vs NZ, 1st T20I | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming
Sam Curran is likely to be back in action on Wednesday (X.com)
The first T20I of the four-match series between England and New Zealand, two of the most impressive teams in recent years, will be played on August 30 at Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street. The 2019 ODI World Cup finalists will go up against each other eight times in 17 days, with the tour ending with a four-match ODI series.
ENG vs NZ, 1st T20I: Match Preview
England
England will have Jos Buttler at the helm, with Liam Livingstone, Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, and Harry Brook among the many stars to take the field. However, the ultimate focus will be on Gus Atkinson, who made headlines by performing magnificently in the recently concluded Men’s Hundred.
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Brook recently hit a blistering century in Men's Hundred (X.com)
It will be interesting to see what England’s bowling attack will be like. They recalled Chris Jordan to replace the injured Josh Tongue, and the veteran should be an automatic choice alongside Adil Rashid, who is the most experienced in the unit.
Atkinson will probably get his chance in the first game of the series, with Curran, Moeen, Livingstone, and Luke Wood being the other likely bowling options.
New Zealand
With Kane Williamson injured, Tim Southee will take charge of New Zealand. The likes of Devon Conway and Will Young are the Kiwis' most reliable batsmen, and the fireworks from Finn Allen could turn things around in split seconds.
New Zealand might give a shot to Tim Seifert at No. 3, who recently hit a quickfire 30 against Worcestershire in the warm-up game. Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, and Mitchell Santner are likely to make up the middle order, while Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, and Adam Milne should get the first go to assemble a potent bowling attack.
It is important to mention that England and New Zealand are Nos. 2 and 3-ranked sides in the latest ICC T20I rankings.
England vs New Zealand 1st T20I Match Details
| Match Date | August 30, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Time | 10:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street |
| Live Telecast & Streaming | Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV, FanCode |
England vs New Zealand 1st T20I Pitch Report
The Riverside Ground at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street offers benefits to both bowlers and batsmen, making it clear that this is a balanced surface. Pacers get some movement off the deck, while swing bowlers get assistance due to familiar conditions as well. However, batsmen should get off to an explosive start on this pitch.
England vs New Zealand Head to Head in T20Is
England and New Zealand have met 23 times in T20Is. Out of them, England have won 14 times, while the Black Caps have had the last laugh on eight occasions. Only one game between the two sides ended in no result due to unpleasant weather conditions.
England vs New Zealand 1st T20I Probable XIs
England: Jos Buttler (c & wk), Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Gus Atkinson
New Zealand: Devon Conway (wk), Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee (c), Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne
England vs New Zealand 1st T20I Exchange Fantasy Tips
| Wicket-keepers | Devon Conway, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler |
| Batters | Finn Allen, Dawid Malan |
| All-rounders | Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran |
| Bowlers | Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Adil Rashid |
Captain: Jos Buttler
Vice-captain: Sam Curran
ENG: 6, NZ: 5
England vs New Zealand 1st T20I Prediction
England should win this one to take a 1-0 lead over the Kiwis if they enter the field with a full-fledged lineup and ignore the workload of the Hundred.
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