The opening match of the "ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 " will be played between England and New Zealand (ENG vs NZ). The match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on 5th October 2023 at 02:00 PM IST.
ENG vs NZ (England vs New Zealand), Match 1 - Match Information
Match: England vs New Zealand, Match 1
Date: 5th October 2023
Time: 02:00 PM IST
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
ENG vs NZ, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 219 runs. Chasing a target should be the preferred option at the venue, since the team batting first has only won 35% of its matches.
Weather Report for Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Temperature is expected to be around 29.5 °C and humidity is expected to be around 53%. 3.55 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 73% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
ENG vs NZ, Head to Head
In the 95 matches played between these 2 teams, All Rounder of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawid Malan | 5 | 281 | 56.2 | 0 | 0 | 4, 127, 96, 54, 0 | - |
| Jos Buttler | 5 | 206 | 41.2 | 0 | 0 | 30, 36, 38, 30, 72 | - |
| Kane Williamson | 5 | 272 | 54.4 | 0 | 0 | 37, 54, 43, 53, 85 | - |
- Dawid Johannes Malan
Dawid Malan is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He has an average of 78 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 5 matches Dawid Malan has scored 4, 127, 96, 54, 0 runs at an average of 56.2 per match.
- Joseph Charles Buttler
Jos Buttler is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 90 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 30, 36, 38, 30, 72 runs averaging 41.2 per match.
- Kane Stuart Williamson
Kane Williamson is a Batter and has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Kane Williamson is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 272 runs averaging 54.4 per match.
ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Boult | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 12 | 2.4 | 0, 0, 1, 2, 1 | 2, 2, 0, 5, 3 |
| Ish Sodhi | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 0, 0, 35, 2 | 1, 0, 0, 6, 1 |
| Adil Rashid | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 11 | 2.2 | 0, 0, 8, 6, 17 | 2, 1, 2, 4, 2 |
- Trent Alexander Boult
Trent Boult is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 88 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Trent Boult bowls left-arm fast medium and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 2, 2, 0, 5, 3 wickets at an average of 2.4. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 5, 3, 0, 2, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
- Inderbir Singh Sodhi
Ish Sodhi is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Ish Sodhi has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. He is a leg break Bowler and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 1, 0, 0, 6, 1 wickets at an average of 1.6. Ish Sodhi has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 4, 3, 2 wickets in the recent matches.
- Adil Usman Rashid
Adil Rashid is a Bowler and has an average of 78 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.1 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a leg break Bowler and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 2, 1, 2, 4, 2 wickets at an average of 2.2.
ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl Mitchell | 5 | 162 | 32.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 25, 59, 4, 17, 57 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| David Willey | 5 | 55 | 11 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 19, 7, 21, 8 | 2, 1, 3, 1, 0 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 5 | 168 | 33.6 | 5 | 1 | 0, 97, 0, 10, 61 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 4 |
- Daryl Joseph Mitchell
Daryl Mitchell can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Daryl Mitchell has an average of 82 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. He is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 162 runs at an average of 32.4 per match.
- David Jonathan Willey
David Willey is an All Rounder and has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. David Willey bowls left-arm fast medium and in the recently played 5 matches he has taken 2, 1, 3, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. Rachin Ravindra is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 168 runs at an average of 33.6 per match.
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ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Boult | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 12 | 2.4 | 0, 0, 1, 2, 1 | 2, 2, 0, 5, 3 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 5 | 162 | 32.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 25, 59, 4, 17, 57 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| David Willey | 5 | 55 | 11 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 19, 7, 21, 8 | 2, 1, 3, 1, 0 |
| Dawid Malan | 5 | 281 | 56.2 | 0 | 0 | 4, 127, 96, 54, 0 | - |
| Jos Buttler | 5 | 206 | 41.2 | 0 | 0 | 30, 36, 38, 30, 72 | - |
- Trent Alexander Boult
Trent Boult is a Bowler and has an average of 88 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player bowls left-arm fast medium and in the recently played 5 matches Trent Boult has taken 2, 2, 0, 5, 3 wickets at an average of 2.4. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 5, 3, 0, 2, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
- Daryl Joseph Mitchell
Daryl Mitchell is an All Rounder and has an average of 82 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches Daryl Mitchell has scored 162 runs averaging 32.4 per match.
- David Jonathan Willey
David Willey is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player bowls left-arm fast medium and in the recently played 5 matches David Willey has taken 2, 1, 3, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Dawid Johannes Malan
Dawid Malan is a Batter and has an average of 78 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a high risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 281 runs at an average of 56.2 per match.
- Joseph Charles Buttler
Jos Buttler is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 90 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Jos Buttler is a Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 30, 36, 38, 30, 72 runs at an average of 41.2 per match.
ENG vs NZ Squad Information
England (ENG) Squad: Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Moeen Ali, Dawid Malan, Jos Buttler, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, David Willey, Mark Wood, Reece Topley, Liam Livingstone, Jofra Archer, Sam Curran, Harry Brook and Gus Atkinson
New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Ish Sodhi, Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman, Matt Henry, Will Young, Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra
ENG vs NZ Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Devon Conway, Jonny Bairstow and Jos Buttler
Batters: Dawid Malan, Joe Root and Kane Williamson
All-Rounders: David Willey, James Neesham and Rachin Ravindra
Bowlers: Ish Sodhi and Trent Boult
Captain: Ish Sodhi
Vice-Captain: Trent Boult
ENG vs NZ (England vs New Zealand), Match 1 Preview
New Zealand are playing their first game of this season. In their last 4 games, New Zealand have won 2 games and lost 2. England are also playing their first game of this season. In their last 4 games, England have won 4 games and lost 0.
Both teams last played against each other in the 4th ODI of the New Zealand in England, 4 ODI Series, 2023 where Dawid Malan scored the highest fantasy points for England with 161 match fantasy points while Rachin Ravindra topped the fantasy points leaderboard for New Zealand with 196 match fantasy points.