- Match: England (ENG) vs New Zealand (NZ)
- Date- 5th October 2023
- Match Format- 50 overs
- Venue- Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Time- 2:00 PM (IST)
- Weather Forecast- Sunny, 35℃
England vs New Zealand Match Prediction Preview:
Welcome to the ENG vs NZ Today Prediction curated by Kheltalk cricket experts.
The countdown is finally over as the much-awaited ICC ODI World Cup 2023 is finally knocking at the door. England lock horns with New Zealand and this is a repeat of last edition’s dramatic finals.
England of course are the defending champions and would be itching to display their exorbitant Bazball style of play, which underlines aggression and firepower.
On the other hand, New Zealand would be hoping to make their ICC ODI World Cup 2023 campaign, a fruitful one. The Kiwis would be bolstered by the return of their captain and most experienced batter, Kane Williamson.
We can expect this match, which will be played at the iconic and gigantic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, to be an absolute crackerjack of a contest.
Top Batters ENG vs NZ
- Jos Buttler (ENG)- 4823 runs in ODIs
- Jonny Bairstow (ENG)- 3653 runs in ODIs
- Kane Williamson (NZ)- 6554 runs in ODIs
Top Bowlers for ENG vs NZ
- Mark Wood (ENG)- 71 wickets in ODIs
- Trent Boult (NZ)- 197 wickets in ODIs
- Adil Rashid (ENG)- 184 wickets in ODIs
ENG vs NZ Today Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1- If ENG bats first
- First Innings score prediction- ENG is expected to score 360-380 runs
- Result prediction- ENG will win the match by 90-110 runs
Scenario 2- If NZ bats first
- First Innings score prediction- NZ is expected to score 280-300 runs
- Result prediction- ENG will win the match by 7 wickets
ENG vs NZ Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?
England to win
We predict that the defending champions of the World Cup, England will be bossing the honours of this game in Match 1 of the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup 2023.
Team Update/Players Availability/Injury News
There are no injury news as of now. We will update if there are any updates.
Probable Playing 11
England Playing XI
Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (wk & c), Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Reece Topley, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid
New Zealand Predicted Playing XI
Devon Conway (wk), Will Young, Mark Chapman, Daryl-Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk & c), Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Trent Boult
England Squad
Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler(w/c), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Harry Brook, Gus Atkinson, Reece Topley, David Willey
New Zealand Squad
Devon Conway, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Tom Latham(w/c), Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee, Mitchell Santner, James Neesham
Also read: ICC ODI World Cup 2023: 3 Reasons Why Rohit Sharma Can Have A Good Tournament
