ICC WC 2023 Match 1: England vs New Zealand Tips

Get ready for an epic clash between two finalists of the last World Cup at the legendary Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and England vs. New Zealand Tips to help you win big! The defending champions, England, have a slight edge going into this match. After a successful four-match ODI series in New Zealand, where they emerged victorious with a 3-1 win, England aims to kick off this thrilling tournament with a bang. Check out for a comprehensive analysis, exciting preview, the lineup of the Playing11, Dream11 Team Prediction, detailed pitch report, and special tips. You won’t want to miss this!

Team Analysis

England Side

England has shown impressive form recently, securing victories in their latest ODI series against both New Zealand and Bangladesh. They’ve triumphed in four out of their five most recent ODI matches and eight out of their last ten, showcasing their prowess. The English team is in top shape for the World Cup, with most of their key players available for selection.

What’s particularly advantageous for England is that many of their key players have extensive experience playing in Indian conditions, thanks to their participation in IPL matches. This familiarity with the playing conditions is expected to work in their favour.

In their recent match against Bangladesh, England demonstrated their strength, securing a comfortable win with four wickets to spare. Their bowling unit was exceptional, conceding only 188 runs in 37 overs, with Reece Topley leading the way by taking three wickets. David Willey and Adil Rashid also contributed with two wickets each.

On the batting front, Moeen Ali shone with 56 runs, supported by Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, and Joe Root, who all made valuable contributions. Jonny Bairstow contributed 34 runs from 21 balls, featuring six boundaries and a huge six. Jos Buttler and Joe Root also made valuable contributions, scoring 30 and 24 runs, respectively. England’s overall performance is indeed commendable, and they seem ominous and well-prepared for the challenges of the World Cup. 

New Zealand Side

New Zealand’s cricket team is brimming with confidence, having triumphed in both of their recent warm-up games. Their batting prowess was on full display as they successfully chased down a challenging 346-run target against Pakistan and secured a thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa. 

However, the Kiwis will have to cope without their captain, Kane Williamson, who remains sidelined due to a persistent knee injury. In his absence, Tom Latham takes on the responsibility of leading the team. The batting department for New Zealand will lean heavily on Latham and Daryl Mitchell, both of whom have been in excellent form lately.

During their warm-up matches, New Zealand impressively posted scores exceeding 300 runs. Against Pakistan, they amassed 347 runs in just 42 overs, with Devon Conway standing out with his 78 runs. In the clash with South Africa, they set a target of 321 runs, thanks to contributions from Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, and Kane Williamson.

Despite their batting prowess, New Zealand’s bowling unit faced some challenges, conceding 211 runs in 37 overs against South Africa. Trent Boult stood out as the most successful bowler with two wickets, while Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi contributed with a wicket each. While New Zealand’s batting remains a formidable asset, their bowling unit will aim to address these challenges as they embark on their World Cup campaign without their skipper Kane Williamson.

Probable XIs

England: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (c)/(wk), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley

New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Tom Latham (c)/(wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult

Important Stats

(1) Dawid Malan (recent form): 7 Matches • 520 Runs • 86 Avg. • 127 HS

(2) Trent Boult (recent form): 9 Matches • 25 Wickets

(3) Adil Rashid (recent form): 9 Matches • 21 Wickets

(4) Joe Root is dismissed by Trent Boult 3 times in just 11 balls.

Important Player Battles

(1) J Bairstow dismissed by

T Boult 23(40) – 2w

L Ferguson 5(7) – 1w

(2) D Malan dismissed by

R Ravindra 30(24) – 2w

M Henry 33(35) – 0w

(3) J Root dismissed by

T Boult 5(11) – 3w

M Henry 7(32) – 0w

(4) J Buttler dismissed by

L Ferguson 29(28) – 1w

T Boult 50(39) – 1w

(5) B Stokes dismissed by

M Santner 7(14) – 1w

T Boult 45(37) – 1w

(6) L Livingstone dismissed by

T Southee 42(27) – 1w

R Ravindra 21(28) – 0w

(7) W Young dismissed by

A Rashid 0(1) – 1w

C Woakes 17(27) – 1w

(8) D Conway was dismissed by

J Root 14(14) – 0w

C Woakes 13(23) – 0w

(9) D Mitchell dismissed by

L Livingstone 29(28) – 0w

A Rashid 46(20) – 0w

(10) T Latham dismissed by

C Woakes 20(25) – 2w

A Rashid 20(13) – 0w

(11) M Santner dismissed by

M Wood 0(2) – 1w

B Stokes 3(15) – 0w

Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson were the most effective bowlers for New Zealand, dismissing three and two of England’s top-six batsmen, respectively. Daryl Mitchell was the only New Zealand batsman to be dismissed by two key English spinners, Rashid and Livingston. Chris Woakes and Adil Rashid were the most effective bowlers for England, dismissing two of New Zealand’s top-five batsmen, respectively.

Pitch and Weather Report

The inaugural match of the 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup is set to unfold at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Previous encounters at this venue have suggested that the pitch is quite favourable for batsmen, albeit on the slower side compared to some other tracks. Spin bowlers tend to find assistance here as the match progresses, which could pose a challenge for batting in the upcoming game.

Since the ICC World Cup 2023 has day-night fixtures, the dew factor is likely to come into play during the second innings. It will help the batting condition in the second innings. Statistical data indicates that scores exceeding even 260s are easily gettable on this ground. Hence, it’s advisable that the team winning the toss opts to field first.

However, there’s a less promising weather forecast for Ahmedabad, with some chances of rain. Despite these less-than-ideal conditions, hopes remain high for a complete and uninterrupted match. It’s worth noting that several warm-up matches were affected by rain, and the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method might play a role in determining the match outcome.

Fantasy Team

TOP BATTERS

• Dawid Malan (England) has scored the most runs in 2023, with 591 at an average of 74. He has also scored three centuries and three half-centuries in nine matches.
• Joe Root (England) is the top scorer for England against New Zealand, with 971 runs at an average of 46.
• Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand) is the top run-getter for his side against England, with 652 runs at an average of 44, including one century and one half-century.

TOP ALL-ROUNDERS

• Liam Livingstone (England) is in red hot form in 2023 and deserves to be in your team.
• Moeen Ali (England) has also been impressive, with 92 runs and 8 wickets in four of the last five ODIs.
• Chris Woakes registered three three-wicket hauls in the last five matches against New Zealand.
• On some platforms, Daryl Mitchell is considered to be an all-rounder. But in recent times he has been performing with his bat, his bowling numbers are not that good. 

TOP BOWLERS

• Mark Wood (England) has taken five wickets in two ODIs in India.
• Trent Boult (New Zealand) has picked up 39 wickets in 19 matches and bowled 18 maiden overs in World Cups.

Final Team

Captain: Liam Livingstone
Vice-Captain: Devon Conway
Jos Buttler, Joe Root, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, Trent Boult, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid

Who will win England vs. New Zealand?

England vs New Zealand Tips:

Odds featured by Cricbaba – Currently, Rs.100 bet on England wins Rs.145 which makes them hot favourites to win the maiden match of ICC 2023 World Cup in India. However, we think New Zealand will be a tough contender and could possibly outclass the Englishmen if given an opportunity. Backing them up with Rs.100 can fetch you a return of Rs. 275, making it a worthwhile bet to make! So don’t miss your chance in betting on this upcoming match and see who takes home the trophy. Who will you put your money on?