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ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today 1st ODI, New Zealand tour of England 2023

Dream11 Fantasy XI tips and guide for 1st ODI of the New Zealand tour of England 2023 between ENG vs NZ to be played in Cardiff.
The four-match T20I series between England and New Zealand was a roller-coaster ride for fans. England won the first two games comfortably to take a 2-0 unassailable lead, then New Zealand won the remaining two to draw the series at 2-2.
Now this tour will move on to the ODI leg. Both teams will play four ODIs starting on Friday. The first ODI game between the two teams will take place on September 8 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. With the ODI World Cup coming up, it will be great preparation for both teams.
ENG vs NZ: Match Details
Match: England vs New Zealand, 1st ODI of the New Zealand tour of England 2023
Match Date: September 8, 2023
Time: 12:30 PM (Local Time), 05:00 PM I.S.T.
Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
ENG vs NZ: Head-to-Head: ENG (42) – NZ (43)
Both teams have played a total of 91 matches so far in 50-over cricket. There is not much to separate. England have won 42, New Zealand have won 43, four games ended without a result, and two matches ended in a tie.
ENG vs NZ: Weather Report
The weather in Cardiff is pretty good, with a maximum temperature of 27°C. The second half of the day will see cloudy weather. The humidity level will be 70 percent with a wind speed of around 13 km/h.
ENG vs NZ: Pitch Report
The pitch offers something to batters and bowlers. Pacers will get more help on this pitch, while batting will become easier as the match progresses. The average score here is 288 whichever team wins the toss will look to bat second.
ENG vs NZ: Probable XIs
England: Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe root, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Moeen Ali, Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Tom Latham (c & wk), Glenn Phillips, Will Young Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Matt Henry
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 ENG vs NZ Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Tom Latham, Devon Conway
Batters: Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Glenn Philips
All-rounders: Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Trent Boult
Captain First-Choice: Jos Buttler || Captain Second-Choice: Sam Curran
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Tom Latham || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Glenn Philips
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 ENG vs NZ Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Tom Latham, Devon Conway
Batters: Joe Root, Glenn Philips, Henry Nicholls
All-rounders: Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Chris Woakes
Captain First-Choice: Joe Root || Captain Second-Choice: Jonny Bairstow
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Devon Conway || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Moeen Ali
ENG vs NZ: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
England have a pretty strong team in the ODI format, and they bat deep and have a number of bowling options. That will give them an edge. So we predict a win for England in the first ODI.
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