Match preview, Team comparison, Recently played 5-ODIs match performance , Head to head, Playing 11, Match prediction for winner, Match prediction for dream team,
ICC World Cup 2023 1st match Preview:
ICC World Cup 2023 is open with a match between England and New Zealand, which will be played on Thursday 5 October 2023 in Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India. This time India is hosting the ICC world cup top 10 indian cricket of different states.
England, the defending champions of the last World Cup, are one of the strongest contenders for the 2023 tournament.
England are led by captain Jos Buttler, and their batting lineup is supported by experienced players such as Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, and Ben Stokes, all of whom are capable of scoring big runs. They also have all-rounders such as Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, and Liam Livingstone, who are all highly successful players.
England’s bowling attack is also very strong, with Reece Topley, Mark Wood, and Chris Woakes all capable of bowling at high speeds. They also have a good spinner in Adil Rashid.
New Zealand are led by captain Kane Williamson, one of the most experienced players in the world. He performed well in the warm-up matches, scoring 37 runs against South Africa. Other batsmen who made good contributions to New Zealand’s winning score include Tom Latham (52 runs), Glen Phillips (43 runs), and Devon Conway (78 runs).
New Zealand’s bowling attack is also very strong, with bowlers such as Trent Boult (2 wickets), Mitchell Santner (3 wickets), Matt Henry (2 wickets), and Ish Sodhi (1 wicket) all picking up wickets in the warm-up matches.
Pitch reports, ENG vs NZ ICC World Cup 2023 Match 1 Pitch Report:
The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch is versatile and can favour both batsmen and bowlers at different stages of the match.
Batters can expect good bounce and carry on this batting-friendly surface, especially in the middle overs. Pacers may find some swing and seam movement initially, creating challenges for the batsmen.
Average 1st innings score:
The average first-innings scoreon this wicket is 260 runs.
Record of chasing teams:
The team batting second boasts impressive statistics at this venue, with a consistent 60% winning record.
Weather Report for ENG vs NZ ICC World Cup 2023 Match 1st
- Temperature:- 33°C
- Humidity:- 49%
- Wind Speed:- 11 km/hr
- Precipitation :- NO
Team comparison between ENG and NZ
| ENG | NZ | |
| World Ranking | 5th | 6th |
| World Cup Title | 1 | 0 |
Recently played 5-ODIs match performance
England performance in Last 5 ODI :
- ENG vs IRE: Match abandoned
- ENG vs IRE: ENG won 48 runs
- ENG vs IRE: Match abandoned
- ENG vs NZ: ENG won by 100 runs
- ENG vs NZ: ENG won by 181 runs
New Zealand performance in Last 5 ODI :
- NZ vs BAN : NZ won by 7 wickets
- NZ vs BAN :- NZ won by 86 runs
- NZ vs BAN :- Match abandoned
- NZ vs BAN :- NZ lost by 100 runs
- NZ vs BAN :- NZ lost by 181 runs
Head to head performance between England vs New Zealand
- Total played matches – 95 ODIs
- England have won – 45 match
- NZ have won – 44 match
- Without result – 4 match
- Tied match – 2 match
How was the Players performance in the team of England and New Zealand?
In the England cricket team, the players currently displaying good form include Jos Buttler, Joe Root, and Dawid Malan. However, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes, and Liam Livingstone are facing challenges with their form.
In contrast, for the New Zealand cricket team, the following players are performing well: Glen Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham, and Devon Conway. On the flip side, Mitchell Santner and James Neesham are among those experiencing a downturn in their form.
Playing XI in ICC World Cup 2023 Match 1 of ENG vs NZ
a. Probable Playing XI of England:
Jos Buttler(c & wk), Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Reece Topley, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid, Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Ben Stokes
b. Probable Playing XI of New Zealand:
Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Trent Boult, Will Young, Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c & wk)
Match winner Prediction for ICC World Cup 2023 Match 1st NZ vs ENG:
New Zealand are the slight favourites to win the match because NZ already won its both warm up matches against Pakistan and South Africa. England is also a confident and big scoring team and should not be underestimated. I predict that New Zealand will win the match by a narrow margin.
ICC World Cup 2023 Match 1st NZ vs ENG dream-team prediction
To create a balanced Dream Team for the NZ vs ENG cricket match, it is important to consider players from all aspects of the game. Such as batting, bowling, All-rounders, and It is also important to consider the weather conditions, recent form, and captaincy choices.
ENG vs NZ Match Dream team Prediction Today, Suggested Playing XI No. 1 (H2H):
Keeper – Jonny Bairstow , Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Jos Butler
Batsmen – Dawid Malan, Daryl Mitchell, Ben Stokes
All-rounders – Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran
Bowlers – Trent Boult, Mark Wood
Captain : Devon Conway
Vice captain: Jonny Bairstow
ENG vs NZ Match Dream team Prediction Today Suggested Playing XI No. 2 (GP)
Keeper:- Jonny Bairstow, Tom Latham, Devon Conway
Batsmen – Joe Root, Glen Phillips, Dawid Malan, Daryl Mitchell,
All-rounders – Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran
Bowlers – Trent Boult, Mark Wood
Captain: Dawid Malan
Vice captain: Trent Bolt
ENG vs NZ, Expert Advice for Dream-team Prediction ICC World Cup 2023 Match 1st
* Choose a mix of players from both teams, so that you are not too reliant on one team’s performance.
* Consider the different roles that players play.
* Look for players who are in good form. You can check recent statistics to see which players are scoring runs and taking wickets.
* It is also important to consider the weather conditions, recent form, and captaincy choices when selecting your team.
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
