Match Preview
ENG vs NZ: Group 1 teams, England and New Zealand will clash against each other in the 33rd match of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2022. The match will take place on 1st November 2022. The iconic Gabba stadium will be the host of this game.
England successively won their opening against Afghanistan, but luck did not favor them further. One game was washed away owing to heavy rain. But, they faced an upset against Ireland as they suffered a shocking 5-run loss. They gave away all in the chase, but the rain decided to play spoilsport. The game was halted and DLS came into play. Ireland was 5 runs ahead and was declared winners as the match could not be played further. Now the semi-final spot looks dicey for them.
Meanwhile, New Zealand is strong in Group 1. They are the table toppers with 2 strong wins. They have the highest net run rate of all in the group. Glenn Philips led the team to a perfect victory in their previous fixture against Sri Lanka. Post that, Trent Boult dismantled the Lankan batting lineup completely. The Black Caps are coming on nicely as a unit and are strong contenders for the title.
Match Details for ENG vs NZ
Series: ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2022
Date: 1st November 2022 (Tuesday)
Time: 1:30 PM IST
Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane
Live Streaming: Star Sports, Sonyliv
Pitch Report for ENG vs NZ
The pitch will assist batters. However, the bowlers are not out of the contest either. The pace unit can do damage if bowled at the right line and length. Hence, bowling first could be a good choice on this surface for the toss-winning captain.
Probable Playing XI
England
Jos Buttler (captain/wicket-keeper), Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
New Zealand
Kane Williamson (captain), Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wicket-keeper), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
Match Predictions for ENG vs NZ
New Zealand is the probable winner of this fixture. They are in good form and are currently stepping up nicely as a unit. They have almost fixed their spot in the semi-final. Whereas, this game will be a must-win for England. A loss here would end their campaign. The Englishmen have fought bravely in the tournament and are likely to give a good fight. A fierce battle is expected to take place between the two stalwarts.
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