ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1, ICC Men's ODI Cricket World Cup 2023

Dream11 Fantasy XI tips and guide for Match 1, ICC Men's ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 between ENG vs NZ to be played in Ahmedabad.

The wait is over, and we will witness the biggest cricket tournament getting underway in India. All teams are ready to fight for glory, and only one team will come out victorious in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The opening match will take place on October 5.

It will be the defending champions England and last edition's runners-up New Zealand that come up against each other at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams have done pretty well in the warm-up games, and it is expected to be a high-voltage clash to begin with.

ENG vs NZ: Match Details

Match: England (ENG) vs New Zealand (NZ), Match 1, ICC Men's ODI Cricket World Cup 2023

Match Date: October 5, 2023

Time: 02:00 PM I.S.T.

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

ENG vs NZ: Head-to-Head: ENG (45) – NZ (44)

These two teams have played a total of 94 games so far in ODI cricket, and the competition between these two is pretty even as England have won 45 games, New Zealand have 44 wins, four ended without a result, and one ended in a tie.

ENG vs NZ: Weather Report

There is no chance of rain on Thursday in Ahmedabad. The maximum temperature will be around 35°C with a humidity level of 53 percent, and the moderate wind speed will be 11 km/h.

ENG vs NZ: Pitch Report

The pitch in Ahmedabad is slow track. It will help the bowlers initially, and with time, spinners will also come into play. The dew will be another factor in the evening. With both teams have some big power-hitters, it is expected to be a high-scoring clash.

ENG vs NZ: Probable XIs:

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

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

ENG vs NZ: Injury news:

Ben Stokes suffered a hip niggle ahead of the match. The decision on his participation will be taken before the match.

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 ENG vs NZ Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Jonny Bairstow, Devon Conway

Batters: Ben Stokes, Dawid Malan, Glenn Philips, D Mitchell

All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Rachin Ravindra

Bowlers: Chris Woakes, Reece Topley, Trent Boult

Captain First-Choice: Ben Stokes || Captain Second-Choice: Trent Boult

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Glenn Philips || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Rachin Ravindra

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 ENG vs NZ Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Jonny Bairstow, Devon Conway

Batters: Ben Stokes, Dawid Malan, Glenn Philips, D Mitchell

All-rounders:  Sam Curran, Rachin Ravindra

Bowlers: Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Trent Boult

Captain First-Choice: Devon Conway || Captain Second-Choice: Dawid Malan

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Jonny Bairstow || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Glenn Philips

ENG vs NZ: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Kane Williamson's absence will be a big blow for New Zealand, as he will miss the tournament's opener. With the form England are in, we predict a win for them against New Zealand.