NZ vs ENG: New Zealand will lock horns against England in the 1st Test of the New Zealand tour of England, 2023 on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.
England is all set to continue their winning streak in Tests as they face off against New Zealand in the first match of the two-match series on Thursday. The match will take place at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.
With Ben Stokes at the helm, England had a remarkable year in Tests as they suffered just one defeat. In the last Test series between England and New Zealand on English soil, the home side emerged victorious with a 3-0 scoreline. England will strive to carry their unbeaten form in the tournament.
New Zealand, on the other hand, will be without their key pacers Kyle Jamieson and Matt Henry in the first Test match. In their place, uncapped bowlers Jacob Duffy and Scott Kuggeleijn have been called up as replacements. With Tim Southee at the helm, the team is gearing up to give strong competition to the visitors.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the 1st Test of the New Zealand tour of England, 2023.
NZ vs ENG Match Details
- Match: England vs New Zealand, 1st Test
- Date: Thursday, February 16, 2023
- Time: 6:30 AM (IST) | 1:00 AM (GMT) | 2:00 PM (Local)
- Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Pitch Report For NZ vs ENG, 1st Test
The surface at Mount Maunganui pitch is expected to give some advantage to the bowlers at the start of the game. Spinners will come into the picture as the game progresses.
Pitch Stats of Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui For NZ vs ENG, 1st Test
- Total matches played: 3
- Matches won batting first: 1
- Matches won bowling first: 2
- Average 1st Inns scores: 370
- Average 2nd Inns scores: 437
- Average 3rd Inns scores: 182
- Average 4th Inns scores: 156
- Highest total recorded: 615/9 (201 Ov) by NZ vs ENG
- Lowest total recorded: 169/10 (73.4 Ov) by NZ vs BAN
Probable Playing XI For NZ vs ENG, 1st Test
England Playing XI
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Ben Foakes (WK), Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach, James Anderson.
New Zealand Playing XI
Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (WK), Michael Bracewell, Tim Southee (C), Blair Tickner, Scott Kuggeleijn/Jacob Duffy, Neil Wagner.
Stats of England & New Zealand Form in Last 5 Matches
ENG Form
NZ Form
NZ vs ENG Player Record/Stats (Must Picks) For 1st Test
| Player | Stats (This Tournament) |
|---|---|
| Joe Root | 8119 Runs |
| Kane Williamson | 8647 Runs |
| Ben Stokes | 443 Wickets & 3043 Runs |
| James Anderson | 214 Wickets |
| Devon Conway | 7014 Runs |
NZ vs ENG Captaincy Picks For 1st Test Between England vs New Zealand
- Joe Root
- Ben Stokes
- Kane Williamson
NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team Suggesting For 1st Test
England vs New Zealand – Fantasy Team 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Ollie Pope
- Batters: Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Joe Root, Devon Conway
- All-Rounders: Ben Stokes, Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell
- Bowlers: James Anderson, Tim Southee, Ollie Robinson
- Captain: Joe Root
- Vice-Captain: Kane Williamson
England vs New Zealand – Fantasy Team 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Ollie Pope
- Batters: Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Joe Root, Devon Conway, Harry Brook
- All-Rounders: Ben Stokes, Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell
- Bowlers: James Anderson, Tim Southee
- Captain: Ben Stokes
- Vice-Captain: Michael Bracewell
NZ vs ENG Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
New Zealand is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.
