The biggest clash from Group 1 is set to begin on Tuesday when the top teams New Zealand and England lock horns in the 33rd match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022. Let us look at NZ Vs ENG Who will win in detail.
New Zealand, who haven’t lost a game yet will look to carry forward the winning momentum.
While England, who faced a shock when Ireland defeated them by 5 runs, still on second spot at the points table and will try to win this game at any costs to stay in semis contention.
The third biggest team in the Group Australia is on fourth spot now, but they have a match on Monday, a day before New Zealand Vs England, with no.3 placed Ireland, and whosoever team wins this this game will move to second spot.
What to expect from New Zealand?
Riding high on confidence after defeating Australia in their opening game of the tournament. The BlackCaps looking all set to claim yet another victory.
They faced a little shocker in their last match against Sri Lanka. When batting first they witnessed a top-order collapse, but a brilliant hundred by Glenn Phillips put the side back in game, and their bowlers did the remaining work to hand the Kiwis yet another comprehensive win.
With 5 points in 3 games, having won 2 while 1 ended in no result due to rain. Currently on top of table with best run-rate in the group. Will look to maintain their winning streak and considering their players current form, they will likely to achieve it.
What to expect from England?
England had a roller-coaster tournament so far, still standing on second spot though.
The Jos Buttler-led side entered the tournament with a lot of confidence after claiming a 2-0 win in the three match series against Australia.
They won their first game against Afghanistan, but they wasn’t aware that Ireland will beat them in the second game. While their third match against Australia was called off due to rain.
With 3 points in 3 games, English side will try their best to win the game. To remain in semis race and they are highly capable of doing so.
Pitch Report
The Gabba pitch is good for pace and bounce. The fast bowlers will enjoy at this pitch and as both teams have some quality fast bowlers it will be a good contest for sure. The boundaries of the stadium is another concern for the batters. And they have to rely mostly on converting one to two and two to three’s rather than opting for big hits.
NZ Vs ENG: Probable Playing XIs
New Zealand XI
Finn Allan Devon Conway, Williamson, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell, Neesham, Santner, Ish Sodhi, Southee, Boult, Ferguson
England XI
Jos Buttler, Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
NZ Vs ENG Who will win?
England is no doubt a big side, having some quality players in the line-up too. But according to current scenario and the form and momentum New Zealand carrying is on sky level and they will likely to win this game.
