Cricket Fantasy Predictions Today | World Cup 2023, Match 1 | ENG vs NZ - Cricket Exchange Fantasy Teams

ENG vs NZ, World Cup 2023: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 1st Match (Source: AP Photos)

Finally, it is that time in four years when the top 10 teams of the world contest for the ICC ODI World Cup trophy. The World Cup 2023 is due to begin on 5th October, Thursday with the match between England (ENG) and New Zealand (NZ). The match will be taking place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad at 2:00 PM IST. Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player picks, the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

The defending champions, England, are coming into this tournament with a well-rounded squad. They have the firepower in almost all the departments and are the prime contenders to win the tournament again and defend the title. The return of Ben Stokes from retirement will be an added impetus for the team.

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On the other hand, New Zealand will be looking to avenge the defeat in the final of the tournament's last edition. Much like England, New Zealand also have a well-balanced squad. However, the absence of Kane Williamson in this game will be a concern for the Kiwis.

With a repeat of the previous edition's final on the plate and both teams looking for a winning start, a cracker of a contest is waiting for us.

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ENG vs NZ, Team Form Guide

England: W-W-W-W-W

New Zealand: W-W-W-W-L

ENG vs NZ, Match 1: Pitch Report

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium will be good for batting. The wicket will stay true and batters from both the teams will enjoy the surface. However, as the game goes by, the spinners will get some help from the wicket. 

Narendra Modi Stadium ODI Records

Matches: 3
Matches Won Batting First: 1
Matches Won Batting Second: 2

Average First Innings Score: 225
Average Second Innings Score: 221
Highest Recorded Total: 261/5 by India vs Australia
Lowest Recorded Total: 244/10 by India vs West Indies

ENG vs NZ, Match 1: Top Player Picks

Jonny Bairstow (ENG)

• The English opener looked in great touch in the last practice match. He will look to bat in the fifth gear from the very beginning of the innings and that can give you some vita points at the very start of the match. 

Adil Rashid (ENG)

• The wicket at the Narendra Modi Stadium will give assistance to the spinners in both the innings. On such a wicket, Adil Rashid might turn out to be a very good choice. 

Devon Conway (NZ)

• The Kiwi opener has been in fine form in the recent times. He is a very good player for both pace and spin and hence will be a pretty good choice for the fantasy contests of the match. 

Mitchell Santner (NZ)

• The spin-bowling all-rounder will be an asset to the New Zealand team throughout the tournament. Santner can be pretty effective in both innings of the match and thus will be a must-pick for the game. 

ENG vs NZ, Match 1: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

ENG vs NZ, Match 1: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice

Both England and New Zealand boast of some top-grade all-rounders. Also, there are some very useful batters in the wicket-keeper section for this match. So, a 2-2-4-3 or a 3-3-3-2 approach could be beneficial for this game. 

ENG vs NZ, Match 1: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

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Wicketkeepers: Devon Conway, Jonny Bairstow
Batters: Daryl Mitchell, Joe Root
All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali
Bowlers: Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Mark Wood

Captain: Devon Conway
Vice-captain: Jonny Bairstow

England: 5 Players; New Zealand: 6 Players

ENG vs NZ, Match 1: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

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Wicketkeepers: Devon Conway, Jos Buttler
Batters: Daryl Mitchell, Dawid Malan, Joe Root
All-rounders: Rachin Ravindra, Moeen Ali
Bowlers: Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley

Captain: Dawid Malan
Vice-captain: Daryl Mitchell

England: 6 Players; New Zealand: 5 Players

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