ENG vs NZ 11Wickets Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Updates For 1st Test

Preview:

Ahead of the highly anticipated finale clash of the ICC World Test Championship, New Zealand will lock horns with England in a two-match Test series. This series will be a perfect opportunity for the Kiwis to get acclimatized to the conditions here in England.

On the other hand, England have dropped some of their bigger names and have included a lot of youngsters in their team. This series will provide them with the platform to express themselves freely.

Match Details:

England vs New Zealand, 1st Test

Venue: Lord’s, London

Date & Time: June 2nd – June 6th, 3:30 PM IST and 11:00 AM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report:

The track here at the Lords will assist both batsmen and bowlers equally. Pacers will get help from this track.

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Probable Playing XIs for ENG vs NZ:

England

Rory Burns, Dominic Sibley, Zak Crawley, Joe Root (c), Ollie Pope, Sam Billings / James Bracey, Dan Lawrence / Jack Leach, Craig Overton, Mark Wood, Stuart Broad, James Anderson

New Zealand

Tom Latham, Tom Blundell, Kane Williamson (c), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, BJ Watling, Daryl Mitchell / Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Trent Boult

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Top Picks for ENG vs NZ 11Wickets Match:

Joe Root is always a good bet for captaincy in this format of the game. He has scored over 8500 runs in Test cricket.

Kane Williamson will aim to have a good series before heading into the World Test Championship final. His class and temperament make him a must pick.

Though now if the last phase of his captain, James Anderson is still England’s prime pace weapon. He has picked up 600+ wickets in Test cricket.

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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ENG vs NZ 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

BJ Watling, Kane Williamson (c), Tom Latham, Joe Root, Dominic Sibley, Zak Crawley (vc), Craig Overton, James Anderson, Neil Wagner, Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ENG vs NZ 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

BJ Watling, Ross Taylor, Kane Williamson, Joe Root (c), Henry Nicholls, Ollie Pope, Daryl Mitchell, Stuart Broad, Tim Southee, Kyle Jamieson (vc), Mark Wood

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Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options: Kane Williamson, Joe Root

Vice-Captain Options: Zak Crawley, Kyle Jamieson

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.