ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: ICC ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 Match 1 Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for England vs New Zealand Dream11 Team

ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: The finalists of the previous edition will kickstart the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 as England and New Zealand will lock horns in the first match on Thursday. The game will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad at 2:00 PM IST.

England vs England – 1st match of ICC ODI Cricket World Cup 2023
5th October, 2:00 PM IST
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

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England are looking prepared to defend their title as they are coming off a dominating series win over New Zealand. Meanwhile, they displayed their attacking mindset in the warm-up game against Pakistan that they won by 4 wickets.

On the other hand, after losing the ODI series against, New Zealand have looked aussred in the warm-up matches. First up, they defeated Pakistan without breaking a sweat in a massive run chase. In the second game, they defeated South Africa in a rain-shortened game.

Both teams now will be eager to put their best foot forward as the opening game could set the tone for the rest of the campaign. On that not, cricket fans are in for a treat as they are getting the repeat of the last edition’s final.

Form Guide

England – NR W NR W W
New Zealand – W W NR L L

Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report

It is a fantastic batting surface and definitely one of the bests in India. While the boundaries are on the bigger side, the outfield is quick and the batters will get full value for their shots. The spinners might get some help off the surface during the daytime, the batting will get easier under the lights.

Last result at the venue

India (265/10 in 50 overs) defeated West Indies (169/10 in 37.1 overs) by 96 runs – 11 February 2022

ENG Playing 11

Jonny Bairstow
Dawid Malan
Joe Root
Ben Stokes
Jos Buttler (C & WK)
Liam Livingstone
Moeen Ali
Chirs Woakes
Adil Rashid
Reece Topley
Mark Wood

England Team News

Any update will be added.

ENG Key Players

Jonny Bairstow’s Stats in ODIs

Last 5 Scores in ODI	Runs against New Zealand in ODI	ODI Batting Average in India	ODI Scores at the Narendra Modi Stadium	Captain or Vice-captain choice
13, 0, 6, 28, 63	546 runs in 11 matches	40.50	N/A

Joe Root’s Stats in ODIs

Last 5 Performances in ODI	Runs against New Zealand in ODI	ODI Batting Average in India	ODI performances the Narendra Modi Stadium	Captain or Vice-captain choice
29, 4, 0, 6, 1	971 runs in 25 matches	59.00	N/A

NZ Playing XI

Devon Conway
Will Young
Kane Williamson (C)
Daryl Mitchell
Tom Lathan (WK)
Glenn Philipps
Mitchell Santner
Matt Henry
Tim Southee
Ish Sodhi
Trent Boult

New Zealand Team News

Any update will be added.

NZ Key Players

Kane Williamson’s Stats in ODIs

Last 5 Scores in ODI	Runs against England in ODI	ODI Batting Average in India	ODI Scores at the Narendra Modi Stadium	Captain or Vice-captain choice
53, 85, 26, 0, 94	983 runs in 20 matches	33.16	N/A

Devon Conway’s Stats in ODIs

Last 5 Performances in ODI	Runs against England in ODI	ODI Batting Average in India	ODI performances at the Narendra Modi Stadium	Captain or Vice-captain choice
7, 9, 14, 111*, 138	141 runs in 4 matches	51.66	N/A

Who will win today match between England and New Zealand?

New Zealand have looked in decent form during the warm-up but England carry the psychological advantage of recent series victory.
England have been dominating New Zealand in ODI cricket for some time now.
England have won 11 matches and New Zealand have won only four in the last 15 matches between the two sides.
England are also on a three-match winning run against New Zealand .

As per our prediction, England should win this fixture.