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As both sides have test their bench strength, the series moves to beautiful Napier.

Given that both sides are trying new players a year out from the World T20, the series result itself might not be the be-all-and-end-all. However, England have taken plenty of pride in their limited-overs record over the past few years. Can they get the better of New Zealand this time, after letting the game slip in Nelson?

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Key to a New Zealand win

Martin Guptill has threatened but hasn’t quite carried on. Colin Munro has barely made an impact. Munro divides opinion due to the potential he provides at the top of the order, but he must start delivering to become a reliable option. Despite the 2-1 lead, New Zealand have often found themselves two or three down early. Something to avoid in this clash.

A strong platform at the top paves the way for Colin de Grandhomme to cause even more damage. His 35-ball 55 swung the game in his team’s favour in Nelson, and if he comes in with a platform set, he and the likes of Ross Taylor and James Neesham will be tough to handle.

Also, New Zealand’s fight with the ball in their two wins has been cause for optimism. On a good pitch in Nelson, their total of 180 was somewhat middling. However, their bowlers, even with the spinners expensive, rallied to snatch victory. Can Tim Southee and Blair Tickner (this time with Trent Boult back) repeat their great efforts?

Key to an England win

Like Martin Guptill, Eoin Morgan has looked threatening without going on to make a substantial score. With Tom Banton a great prospect, along with the runs Dawid Malan is producing, a strong score from Morgan puts England in a very strong position.

In a must-win game, the onus is on the experience of Morgan to shepherd a middle-late order that crumbled in Nelson.

Also, England, without Chris Jordan, produced a pretty solid bowling display last time out. Jordan could be back for this clash, giving England crucial experience in both powerplay and death overs. Given the spinners could struggle on the flat McLean Park track, the seamers, like NZ did in Nelson, have a huge role to play.

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Possible Playing 11

Lockie Ferguson is back to the Plunket Shield as a Test debut looms. Trent Boult is back and is set to take his place.

New Zealand: 1. Colin Munro, 2. Martin Guptill, 3. Tim Seifert (wk), 4. Colin de Grandhomme, 5. Ross Taylor, 6. James Neesham, 7. Mitchell Santner, 8. Tim Southee (c), 9. Blair Tickner, 10. Trent Boult, 11. Ish Sodhi

Jonny Bairstow and Chris Jordan could return for England. According to the Guardian, James Vince could be left out to give Tom Banton another chance.

England: 1. Jonny Bairstow, 2. Dawid Malan, 3. Tom Banton, 4. Eoin Morgan (c), 5. Sam Billings (wk), 6. Sam Curran, 7. Lewis Gregory, 8. Chris Jordan, 9. Tom Curran, 10. Adil Rashid/Matt Parkinson, 11. Saqib Mahmood/Pat Brown

Pitch and Conditions

A mostly clear day is forecast for Napier. One T20I has been played at the ground, with New Zealand beating Bangladesh easily. A good batting track is expected for the only day/night match of the series.

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Stats and Facts

• New Zealand are gunning for their fourth straight T20I series win.
• England have also won their last three T20I assignments.
• Colin de Grandhomme this series: 102 runs, SR: 167.
• Dawid Malan in T20Is: 8 matches, 355 runs, avg: 44.37, SR: 146.69.

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Match Prediction

England have shot themselves in the foot throughout this series. One feels if they execute their plans well, they can get the win. However, New Zealand will prove to be tough to beat again.

Could be a very tight match.

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