ENG vs. NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: England & New Zealand are all set to lock horns in the third ODI of the four-match ODI Series. The New Zealand tour of England has produced some spellbound matches in the history of the game & this series is no different. New Zealand is coming into the ODI series on the back of a magnificent 2-0 win in the T20is. Currently, the ODI series is tied at 1-1 with both teams aiming to bounce back with full force & clinch the series. The current world champions, England won the second ODI after losing the first ODI. They have a competent squad in place & want to be well-prepared in every department with World Cup 2023 in the picture.
ENG vs NZ 3rd ODI: Teams Preview
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The black Caps will be rearing with confidence as they are marching into this series on the back of a gleaming T20i series win. They kickstarted the ODI series with a win & will be happy with the way they have performed so far. However, a loss in their last ODI fixture might have dented their confidence. They will look ahead to win the third ODI & take a lead in the series.
After winning the toss & opting to field first, New Zealand got off to a magnificent start by scalping 4 crucial wickets in just 8 overs. They had almost gotten the better of England batters but the depth in the three Lions lineup proved detrimental for Kiwis with England scoring 226 in 34 overs with the fixture reduced due to rains.
Chaisng a target of 227 runs in 34 overs was a huge task for New Zealand looking at England’s competent bowling lineup. But the black caps batters got off to a good start crunching England’s lineup like a pack of cards. Getting bowled out for 147 in 27 overs was extremely disappointing. Daryl Mitchell was the top scorer with 57 runs off 52 balls.
Key players: Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Tim Southee, Trent Boult
England Predicted Playing XI:
Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (w/c), Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Trent Boult
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England has been one of the best teams in the ODI format & looks extremely strong marching into the World Cup. The three Lions will be happy with their comeback made in the last match when they outclassed mighty New Zealand in all departments. However, an ideal start at the top order is what England will aim for, marching in this crucial clash.
Earlier England lost the toss & were sent to bat first. They got off to a poor start as they lost their entire top order within 8 overs. But with depth in their batting order & rain acting as a savior for them, the fixture got reduced to 34 overs. The batters in their middle & lower middle order stood up & delivered with the team needing their service the most. As a result, England ended up scoring 226-7 in 34 overs with Liam Livingstone scoring a magnificent 95 off 78 balls.
In the bowling department, the bowlers had a task to complete which they did marvelously by dismantling New Zealand’s batting order completely. They bowled out New Zealand for 147 runs with Topley leading the charge by scalping 3 wickets for 27 runs. They will aim to continue the same form in today’s decider fixture against New Zealand.
Key players: Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jonny Bairstow
New Zealand predicted playing Xi:
Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler(w/c), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, David Willey, Gus Atkinson, Reece Topley
Eng vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Devon Conway
Batters: Harry Brook, Henry Nicholls
All-rounders: Sam Curran, Moeen Ali, Daryl Mitchell, Liam Livingstone
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Tim Southee, David Willey
Eng vs. NZ dream11 prediction captain and vice-captain:
Choice 1: Daryl Mitchell (c), Liam Livingstone (VC)
Choice 2: Devon Conway (c), David Willey (VC)
Pitch and weather conditions
The pitch at Kinnigton Oval in London is batter-friendly pitch providing less assistance to the bowlers. However, the weather forecast is overcast with a 90% chance of rain. This could make it difficult for batters to score runs.
Coming to the decision after winning the toss, both teams possess a strong unit & the team winning the toss will opt to bowl first & chase the target. The record on this ground also suggests the same as the team bowling first has won 42 out of the last 76 games played here.
ENG vs NZ 3rd ODI: Winning Prediction
New Zealand has performed well in the series so far but they will want to build a strong case for the World Cup by winning this decider ODI. England on the other hand will want to take a lead in the series & make sure that they win the series in a build-up to the World Cup
Prediction: We predict New Zealand to win the fixture.
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