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England and New Zealand are expected to challenge in the upcoming ODI World Cup. Preparations for the showpiece tournament will ramp up in the four-match ODI series next week. But, before then, the two teams will engage in a four-match T20I series, where bench strength will be tested with the T20 World Cup nine months away.

England’s white-ball depth is clear for all to see. The sheer number of options they have in their squad will make any final XI a difficult one for New Zealand to cope with. Harry Brook, for instance, is in outstanding form, while Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow can send shivers down the spine of any attack.

So, the immediate question for New Zealand is whether they can keep the hosts in check. That is a difficult task, so the batsmen need to do their bit to increase hopes of victory. The Black Caps welcome back Finn Allen and Devon Conway, an opening partnership that can set a strong platform. In terms of finishing, Glenn Phillips has a key role with Jimmy Neesham unavailable.

ENG vs NZ 1st T20 Possible Playing XIs

England are stacked with talent. They may open with Jonny Bairstow, which means Ben Duckett and Will Jacks would likely miss out if Liam Livingstone is selected.

England: 1. Jos Buttler (c & wk), 2. Jonny Bairstow, 3. Dawid Malan, 4. Harry Brook, 5. Liam Livingstone/Will Jacks, 6. Moeen Ali, 7. Sam Curran, 8. Chris Jordan, 9. Adil Rashid, 10. Luke Wood, 11. Gus Atinkson

Jimmy Neesham has withdrawn from this series due to the birth of his first child.

New Zealand: 1. Finn Allen, 2. Devon Conway (wk), 3. Tim Seifert, 4. Mark Chapman, 5. Daryl Mitchell, 6. Glenn Phillips, 7. Mitchell Santner, 8. Tim Southee (c), 9. Kyle Jamieson/Matt Henry, 10. Lockie Ferguson, 11. Ish Sodhi

ENG vs NZ 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction – Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

England:

• Jos Buttler was the top-scorer in the recent Hundred. The England captain struck 391 runs at an average of 43.44 and strike rate of 145.35.
• Buttler has an excellent T20I record against New Zealand: 10 inns, 278 runs, avg. 39.71, SR 151.09.
• Jonny Bairstow averages just 19.38 in ten T20Is against New Zealand (155 runs, SR 143.52). When opening in all T20s, Bairstow has struck 2,082 runs at an average of 35.89 and strike rate of 145.39.
• Harry Brook smashed a superb century in The Hundred on August 22. He struck 105* off 42 deliveries batting at number five.
• Dawid Malan vs New Zealand: 8 inns, 364 runs, avg. 60.67, SR 155.56.
• Gus Atkinson is one to watch. The fast bowler has an excellent run in The Hundred recently, taking nine wickets in four matches between 6 and 21 August.

New Zealand:

• Finn Allen is coming off a solid Hundred campaign. He scored 240 runs at an average of 26.66 and strike rate of 144.57.
• Devon Conway has struck over 1,000 T20 runs this year. The left-hander has 1,168 runs to his name at an average of 40.27 and strike rate of 132.28.
• Mark Chapman hit a memorable century in Rawalpindi earlier this year. Also, the left-hander finished the three-match series against UAE with the most runs (129) at an average of 43.00.
• Mitchell Santner has the most wickets in NZ-ENG T20Is. He averages 17.12 per wicket, striking every 12.76 balls.
• Santner has dismissed Bairstow three times in 13 balls in T20Is (17 runs).
• Tim Southee has performed solidly against Jos Buttler in T20s. He has conceded just 27 runs off 21 balls, dismissing him once.

Other Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: Matches 23, England 14, New Zealand 8, 1 N/R.
• Liam Livingstone’s form is in the spotlight. He scored 100 runs at an average of 16.66 and strike rate of 104.16 in The Hundred.
• Mitchell Santner can keep Jos Buttler quiet. He has never dismissed Buttler in T20s, but has conceded just 68 off 65 balls.
• Sam Curran has taken 38 wickets in 46 innings in T20s this year at an expensive economy of 8.96.
• Adil Rashid has taken ten wickets in ten matches on this ground at a strike rate of 21. Also, Rashid strikes every 26.25 deliveries in nine T20s against NZ.

Chester-le-Street Durham Pitch Report and Weather

A mostly clear and cool evening is forecast. Temperatures will drop to about 14 degrees during the match.

In six matches on this ground in the 2023 Vitality Blast, the average first innings score was 162.17. The chasing team won five times, with the other match tied.

ENG vs NZ 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction Today Match 30 August 2023

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

Option 1:

Option 2:

ENG vs NZ 1st T20 Match Prediction – Who will win?

England to win.

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