NZ vs ENG: The very first T20I of England tour of New Zealand, 2019 is scheduled today. The match will start at 1:00 AM GMT, at 6:30 AM IST on 1st November 2019. The venue of the match is at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
England had the last laugh in the final and the Blackcaps were left wounded and disappointed. The hosts would be eyeing for vengeance of their loss in the World Cup final and start afresh season here. Hence in this match NZ vs ENG, it is predicted that England will win against England.
NZ vs ENG Team News
For England, Joe Denly (Ankle Injury) is ruled out of the first game. For New Zealand, Skipper Kane Williamson is rested for this series which means seamer Tim Southee will lead the side in his absence. No other injuries for the team.
NZ vs ENG Playing XI
New Zealand Playing XI: Colin Munro, Martin Guptill, Tim Seifert, Ross Taylor, Colin de Grandhomme, James Neesham, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson
England Playing XI: Jonny Bairstow, Tom Banton, James Vince, Eoin Morgan, Joe Denly, Sam Billings, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Adil Rashid, Chris Jordan, Matt Parkinson
NZ vs ENG Team Squads
New Zealand Team: Colin Munro, Martin Guptill, Tim Seifert(w), Ross Taylor, Colin de Grandhomme, James Neesham, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee(c), Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Scott Kuggeleijn, Blair Tickner
England Team: Jonny Bairstow(w), Tom Banton, Dawid Malan, James Vince, Eoin Morgan(c), Sam Billings, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Adil Rashid, Chris Jordan, Matthew Parkinson, Lewis Gregory, Joe Denly, Saqib Mahmood, Patrick Brown
