The fans gear up to witness yet another major encounter of the T20 World Cup tournament, which is likely to take place between England and New Zealand. As per the schedule, this face-off will be taking place at the Gabba, Brisbane on 1st of November 2022.
Team of New Zealand
The team of New Zealand has managed to register excellent victories by far in the t20 World Cup tournament. Moreover, they were successful in defeating Sri Lanka in their previous face-off with a margin of 65 runs. As per reports, Glenn Phillips from their side made an astonishing record by scoring 104 runs on just 64 balls, with the help of 10 boundaries and four huge sixes. Other batsmen like Daryl Mitchell scored 22 runs, and Mitchell Santner managed to score 11 runs. Rather than these batsmen, the performance of other extraordinary batsmen didn’t come up as expected.
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But the bowling unit of New Zealand managed to showcase their outstanding performance. Among those skippers, Trent Boult managed to pick four wickets in four overs against just 13 runs. Mitchell Santner was the other bowler who picked up two wickets in four overs, being charged for 21 runs. Ish Sodhi as well picked up two wickets in 3.2 overs against 21 runs. Tim Southee followed by Lockie Ferguson also picked one wicket each.
New Zealand Playing XI for T20 World Cup Match
Finn Allen, Devon Conway (Wicketkeeper), Kane Williamson (Captain of the team), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.
Team of England
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After they lost against the Ireland team, the England team were expected to bounce back and thereby provide a tough competition to England in the next match. But unfortunately, the match was required to be called off because of rain. However, the batting unit of England is said to be composed of strong and experienced cricketers like Jos Buttler, Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, and Moeen Ali. Though the batting unit couldn’t present their potential against Ireland, they are considered to have the capability of destroying the strong bowling options of other competitors.
Whereas the bowling unit of England is considered to be strong enough with players like Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, and Liam Livingstone. Also, in their early face-off against Ireland, Liam Livingstone has been reported as the most successful one from their side, with three wickets to his name in three overs against just 17 runs. Along with him, Mark Wood also picked two wickets while he was charged with 34 runs. Also, Sam Curran picked two wickets, and Ben Stokes had one wicket to his name.
England Playing XI for T20 World Cup Match
Jos Buttler (Captain of the team and Wicketkeeper), Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
Assumptions and Predictions Circulating all Around
According to reports, England has managed to win 13 matches against England in the past. Whereas New Zealand came out victorious in 8 matches against the team of England.
Based on previous records, England can be considered as a strong and experienced team compared to New Zealand. Perhaps, the chance of winning the upcoming match seems to be more in favour of England.
On the other hand, New Zealand’s performances in the tournament till now have been quite impressive. Therefore, the team is expected to retain their form, thereby setting up a hardy competition to England. Moreover, both the teams are said to have strong bowling options, compared to the performance of their batting order. The match is highly expected to be an exciting watch.
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