England will be all set to lock horns against England in this crucial test encounter. Welcome to NZ vs ENG Dream11 team prediction today and match preview.
New Zealand have not been at their best form in the recent games and added their 4th defeat in the last 5 games which should bring in several tactical changes to stay in contention.
England on the other hand are also aiming to retain their dominant form after successive failures which could be boosted through this series making this match an important step towards a stronger performance.
Probable Winner, Match Tips, and Match Prediction
England should win this match by a very close margin.
Match Odds
NZ- 3.20 DRAW- 3.40 ENG- 2.48
Pitch Report and Toss
The pitch conditions have helped pace bowlers in the past. The winners of the toss should bowl first.
Weather
The weather forecasts a hazy sunny day.
Probable Playing 11
New Zealand
T.Blundell (wk), T.Latham, D.Conway, H.Nicholls, K.Williamson, M.Bracewell, D.Mitchell, S.Kuggeleijn, N.Wagner, B.Tickner, T.Southee
England
O.Pope (wk), B.Foakes, H.Brook, B.Duckett, J.Root, Z.Crawley, B.Stokes, O.Edward Robinson, J.Anderson, S.Broad, J.Leach
Match Details
New Zealand vs England – Test
Match: New Zealand vs England – (2nd Test)
Date and Time: 24th February – 03:30 AM IST
Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand
Telecast: Amazon Prime Video
NZ vs ENG Dream11 Team Prediction Today, Fantasy Cricket Picks
Wicket-Keeper
Tom Blundell (7.5 Cr) was at his best batting form in the last game after scoring 139 runs at a strike rate of 76.24 added with his performance as the wicket-keeper which makes him a potential game changer.
Batsman
Devon Conway (8.5 Cr) will come here with a better form as he tends to improve with each match after he was able to score 79 runs at a strike rate of 50.99 in the last game.
Joe Root (9.0 Cr) started off his test campaign with a brilliant performance that earned him 71 runs which could improve drastically considering his bowling capabilities.
Harry Brook (8.0 Cr) was able to create fantastic batting opportunities that earned him 143 runs as an important batsman making him our prime choice for this encounter.
Ben Duckett (7.0 Cr) scored 84 runs in the first innings but lost focus in the second innings after losing his wicket early which should allow him to stay focused on creating a solid opening partnership in this match.
All-rounders
Michael Bracewell (7.5 Cr) scored 32 runs along with 3 wickets in the first test which should keep him motivated to make the most of his current form in this important fixture.
Daryl Mitchell (7.5 Cr) scored 57 runs in the last match but should be able to showcase his performance on the field to add to his growing contributions in the series.
Ben Stokes (9.0 Cr) leaned more towards his bowling strengths but was able to score 50 runs along with a controlled economy rate which can improve with wickets that makes him our prime choice for this encounter.
Bowlers
Neil Wagner (8.0 Cr) picked 6 wickets with a decent batting performance in the lower end of the batting order that earned him 36 runs which can be well adjusted to the pitch for this fixture.
James Anderson (9.0 Cr) has proven to be a lethal game-changer in the last match that earned him 3 wickets in the first innings that was followed by 4 wickets that make him a crucial contributor in this match.
Ollie Edward Robinson (8.0 Cr) has picked 5 wickets in the first match followed by 54 runs to help his side maintain partnerships which could play a vital role in this contest.
Dream11 Team Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
H.Brook will be our captain because of his sensible playing style that works well with his advantage on the pitch.
B.Stokes will be our vice-captain because of his brilliant performance in the first test which should continue boosting his confidence for this match.
DREAM 11 LINEUP
Blundell, Conway, Root, Duckett, Brook (C), Bracewell, Mitchell, Stokes (VC), Wagner, Edward Robinson, Anderson
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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