ODI World Cup 2023, ENG vs NZ: Match Prediction, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | England vs New Zealand

Get to Know Who will win England vs New Zealand World Cup 2023 match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage.

MATCH: England vs New Zealand
DATE: Oct 05, 2023
TIME: 14:00 IST / 8:30 GMT

VENUE: Narendra Modi Stadium – Ahmedabad, India

TOURNAMENT: Cricket World Cup

The stage is set for an electrifying showdown as defending champions England prepare to take on the previous ODI World Cup runners-up, New Zealand, in the highly anticipated opening game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The exciting clash is scheduled on Thursday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The last time these two cricketing giants crossed paths on the World Cup stage was in the unforgettable final of the ODI World Cup 2019. In that thrilling encounter, England emerged victorious after boundary count rule, securing their first-ever World Cup title.

Now, as they prepare to face each other once more in the opening match of the Cricket World Cup 2023, anticipation is running high for what promises to be a fiercely competitive and adrenaline-pumping battle. Cricket enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly awaiting this high-stakes showdown.

Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report:

Batters can anticipate good support from the pitch at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, although the initial overs might pose challenges. However, as players adapt to the conditions, the pitch becomes favorable for batting, especially with day-night fixtures in the ICC World Cup 2023, where dew may further enhance batting conditions during the run chase.

ENG vs NZ Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Devon Conway, Tom Latham
• Batters:  Ben Stokes, Joe Root
• All-rounders: Moeen Ali, Mitchell Santner, Liam Livingstone, Rachin Ravindra
• Bowlers: Trent Boult, Chris Woakes

ENG vs NZ Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Devon Conway (c), Ben Stokes (vc)
Choice 2: Jos Buttler (c), Devon Conway (vc)

ENG vs NZ Prediction Backups:

Jonny Bairstow, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Curran, Ish Sodhi

Squads:

England: Jos Buttler (c & wk), Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David Willey, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes

New Zealand: Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young

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