This is the first game of the two-match Test series of New Zealand’s tour of England 2021. This is the ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction.
New Zealand is touring England for a Test Match series after such a long time. They had a really good home season against West Windies and Pakistan. After their superb home season, New Zealand is now the second-ranked ICC Test Team in the world.
On the other hand, England will look to kick-off their cricket summer with a series victory against New Zealand. They are lacking some of their main players, still the host will start the series as favorites in the first Test at Lord’s.
England played their last series in the sub-continent where they played really well against Sri Lanka and won one Test against India too. English skipper Joe Root will look at this series as preparation before a big five-match Test series against India.
Probable Winner
England has a really good record at Lord’s and against opponents as well. The numbers of Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad at lord’s, making England the favorites to win the first match of the Test series.
Pitch Condition and Toss
Pitch is expected to be a typical Lord’s wicket where pacers get some really good help from the surface. Teams will look to bat first after winning the toss, unless and until the pitch will be absolute green.
Weather
The weather at Lord’s cricket stadium, London will be cloudy with some chances of showers on the last three days of the match.
Probable Playing XI
England: Dom Sibley, Rory Burns, Zak Crawley, Joe Root (C), Dan Lawrence, James Bracey (Wk), Ollie Pope, Jack Leach, James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood
New Zealand: Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson (C), Ross Taylor, Henry Nichols, Devon Conway, BJ Watling (Wk), Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner
Match Details
New Zealand tour of England
Match: England vs New Zealand
Date and Time: 2nd June – 6th June 3.30 PM IST
Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
Telecast: Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv
ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips
Wicket Keeper
BJ Watling (9cr) is a safe choice in the wicket-keeping section. The Kiwi wicketkeeper has an average of over fifty against England. He is a very reliable middle-order batsman for New Zealand and he is on his last test tour, so he will finish his career on top-notch. J Bracy will be a risky option, whom you can try in the grand leagues.
Batsmen
Kane Williamson (10.5cr) will be one of the best picks in the Batsmen section. The New Zealand skipper was in red hot form in the New Zealand home season, and he will look to continue his good run in this series as well.
English skipper Joe Root(10.5) will be another must-pick option from the batting section. He has more responsibility on his shoulder in this series as some of the main English batsmen like Stokes and Buttler are missing out. He had a really good Asian tour and will want to start his home season with the same form at Lord’s.
Tom Latham (9cr) is currently one of the best Test openers in the world. He is a very important part of the New Zealand batting lineup. He will look to establish himself in this condition and to score some big runs ahead of the World Test Championship Final against India.
Rory Burns (8.5cr) is someone who wants to leave his mark in this big home season for England. Rory Burns is a talented English Opener who has a hunger to score. In the absence of senior batsmen, he will look to start this series on a good note.
All-Rounders
Mitchell Santner (8.5cr) will probably be the only New Zealand spinner who will take part in this Test match. He is a very experienced left-arm Orthodox, who can bowl from the one end and provide some batting at no.7 or no.8 for New Zealand.
Dan Lawrence (8.5Cr) is another good option in the all-rounder section. Lawrence will bat at no.5 for England and he will provide a right-arm leg break bowling option as well. Dan Lawrence had a good debut tour in Asia and he will look to continue his good run at home too.
Bowlers
Jimmy Anderson (9cr) is a must-pick player in the bowling section. This veteran English pacer has over 100 wickets at Lord’s. He will be all set to start his home season with a good performance. Jimmy Anderson will have extra responsibility on his shoulder, in the absence of Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes
Stuart Broad (9cr), a partner in the crime of Jimmy Anderson has some really good numbers at Lord’s cricket ground. He has an average of just over 27 and he will look to start his home summer with a flourishing performance against New Zealand.
Tim Southee (9cr) is a very experienced New Zealand Test bowler. In the absence of Trent Boult, Southee will lead their bowling attack along with Wagner and Kyle Jamieson. He will be one of the best and must pick from the bowling section from the New Zealand team.
Neil Wagner (8.5) is another good option from the New Zealand bowling attack. He is a wicket-taker for New Zealand. He left his mark in Australia, and now he wants to repeat the same performance in England too.
ENG vs NZ Dream11 Team Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
If ENG Bat First: Joe Root will be the captain and Kane Williamson will be the vice-captain in this scenario.
If NZ Bat First: Joe Root will be the captain and Tom Latham will be the vice-captain in this case.
ENG vs NZ Dream11 Team Prediction: Dream11 Team
BJ Watling, Joe Root(c), Kane Williamson(vc), Tom Latham, Rory Burns, Mitchell Santner, Dan Lawrence, Tim Southee, Niel Wagner, James Anderson, Stuart Broad.
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