New Zealand will be all set to lock horns against England in this crucial T20I encounter. Welcome to ENG vs NZ T20I Dream11 team prediction today and match preview.
England will play their first series ever since the Ashes and the fighting spirit could be high as the team seems ready to showcase their form ahead of the World Cup.
New Zealand on the other hand will come here with high hopes after winning 4 of their last 5 matches against UAE which could bring out the best in them for this contest.
Probable Winner, Match Tips, and Match Prediction
England can win this match by a close margin.
Match Odds
ENG- 1.48 NZ- 3
Pitch Report and Toss
The pitch is balanced and helps both the batsmen and bowlers. The winners of the toss should bat first.
Weather
The forecast predicts a cloudy day.
Probable Playing 11
England
J.Buttler (wk), J.Bairstow, H.Brook, D.Malan, W.Jacks, L.Livingstone, S.Curran, M.Ali, C.Jordan, A.Rashid, L.Wood
New Zealand
D.Conway (wk), G.Phillips, F.Allen, M.Chapman, M.Santner, D.Mitchell, J.Neesham, T.Southee, A.Milne, L.Ferguson, M.Henry
Match Details
England vs New Zealand – T20I
Match: England vs New Zealand – (1st T20I)
Date and Time: 30th August – 10:30 PM IST
Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, England
Telecast: Fancode, Sony Liv
ENG vs NZ T20I Dream11 Team Prediction Today, Fantasy Cricket Picks
Wicket-Keeper
Jos Buttler (9.0 Cr) has been a crucial part in the starting XI after a much-needed form which should allow him to bounce back with solid contributions as witnessed in the last series which makes him our prime choice.
Devon Conway (9.0 Cr) was able to play an important role in the last match that earned him 108 runs in 3 matches which can keep him focused on making his mark in this match.
Batsman
Dawid Malan (9.0 Cr) has scored a total of 128 in the last 8 batting innings at a strike rate of 76.56 that helped him play a decent role in the recent games which can keep him motivated for this fixture.
Harry Brook (8.0 Cr) was a crucial run-scorer for his team in the recent matches that earned him 126 runs that shows great responsibility which should help him build up his confidence in this match.
Glenn Phillips (8.5 Cr) holds an amazing potential to find runs in the top order that can push him to regain his batting form which makes him our prime choice for this encounter.
All-rounders
Liam Livingstone (9.0 Cr) has scored 228 runs along with 11 wickets in his last 12 T20I matches that speaks of great consistency and overall control and makes him a potential game-changer.
Sam Curran (8.5 Cr) holds great potential with his bowling skills which was not seen in the recent matches but his growing batting developments can help him maintain a strong place in the lower end of the batting order.
Mitchell Santner (9.0 Cr) will make his way back to the starting 11 after being rested in the recent games that should allow him to continue with his consistent momentum which makes him a potential game-changer.
Bowlers
Adil Rashid (9.0 Cr) looks in fantastic form with a total of 6 wickets in his last series that makes him a consistent wicket-taker which should help him continue with his improving performance.
Chris Jordan (8.0 Cr) has also managed to maintain his strong form that earned him 4 wickets in the recent matches which can boost his confidence in this format and makes him a crucial contributor.
Tim Southee (9.0 Cr) will aim to bring his experience into the game which should help him provide fantastic chances with his pace bowling that can highlight his understanding of the pitch.
Dream11 Team Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
J.Buttler will be our captain and S.Curran will be our vice-captain because of their fantastic form and the ability to play well in this series.
DREAM 11 LINEUP
Buttler (C), Conway, Brook, Malan, Phillips, Curran (VC), Livingstone, Santner, Rashid, Jordan, Southee
Dream11 Team Disclaimer
The veracity of our selections and team is based on earnest analysis of the league, matches, and playing 11s. We implore you to forage your team by your own accord with these facets helping spur your decision making.
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