England beat New Zealand in the first Test [Twitter]
New Zealand will come to grips with England again as the second Test of the two-match series gets going from February 24 at Basin Reserve, Wellington.
After suffering a heavy 267-run trouncing at hands of England in the last game, New Zealand extended their losing-streak to seven Tests.
Even, the change in leadership has not worked well for the current World Test Championship holders as the Kiwis lost a red-ball match in New Zealand versus England after 15 years.
The Tim Southee-led outfit cannot pinpoint on one aspect that is letting them down. While their bowling has clicked in phases, Tom Latham has led the charge mostly on the batting front in the last two years.
For England, Bazball has functioned as their ally that has changed their Test fortunes with the team winning 10 of their last 11 matches in the format.
The first Test saw Harry Brook registering 50-plus scores in both the innings. The pace trio of Stuart Broad, James Anderson and Ollie Robinson brushed aside the hosts' batting line-up.
Match Details
Date and Time: February 24, 3:30 AM IST
Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington
Live Streaming: Amazon Prime
Pitch Report: Having a tinge of grass on the wicket, the pitch is likely to behave in the favour of the fast bowlers. However, batting will get easier as the match progresses.
Probable XI
New Zealand: Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell, Neil Wagner, Tim Southee (c), Matt Henry, Blair Tickner
England: : Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Jack Leach, Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad, James Anderson/Olly Stone
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-Keeper: Tom Latham, Tom Blundell
Batters: Harry Brook, Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Devon Conway
All-Rounders: Ben Stokes
Bowlers: Tim Southee, James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Ollie Robinson
Captain: Harry Brook
Vice-Captain: Ollie Robinson
Prediction
With England running in red-hot form, it would be a surprise if they do not steamroll New Zealand this time as well.
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