Preview:
The ODI World Cup 2023 will begin on Thursday, October 5, with England(ENG) playing New Zealand(NZ) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The ODI World Cup is currently in the hands of England, who defeated New Zealand during the 2019 final four years ago. They had a win versus Bangladesh during the warm-up game and a 3-1 series victory over these opponents from last month.
New Zealand had an excellent warm-up game as well and are coming into the opening match on the back of some exhilarating cricket. They had amazing victories against Bangladesh, Pakistan and South Africa ahead of this massive opening match.
Match Details:
Match: England vs New Zealand, 1st Match, ODI World Cup 2023
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Date & Time: Thursday, October 5, 2:00 PM (IST)
Live Streaming Details: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar app and website
ENG vs NZ, Match 1st Pitch Report:
The Narendra Modi Stadium surfaces continue to provide reasonable bowling conditions with strong bounce. The surface, though, generally slows down as the game goes on, favouring spinners. Batting first and posting a high total on such a wicket might be the way going forward in the tournament.
Injury News:
(will be added when there is an update)
ENG vs NZ, 1st ODI Match Probable Playing XIs:
England:
Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (C & WK), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Reece Topley, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
New Zealand:
Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Tom Latham (C & WK), Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Matt Henry, Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson
ENG vs NZ Head to Head Record in ODI World Cup History
| Matches Played | 10 |
| England Won | 4 |
| New Zealand Won | 5 |
| Tied | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
| First Played | June 11 1975 |
| Last Played | July 14 2019 |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ENG vs NZ Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Head to Head Contest in Dream11:
Jos Buttler (C), Ben Stokes (VC), Joe Root, Harry Brook, DJ Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Mitchell Santner, Mark Wood, Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ENG vs NZ Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Grand League Contest in Dream11:
Jonny Bairstow, Daryl Mitchell, Devon Conway, Ben Stokes (C), Joe Root, Jos Buttler (VC), Liam Livingstone, Glenn Phillips, Trent Boult, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
Players you should avoid:
David Willey and Mark Chapman
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
