The 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will be the 13th edition of the Cricket World Cup, a quadrennial One Day International cricket tournament contested by men’s national teams and organized by the International Cricket Council. It is scheduled to be hosted by India from 5 October to 19 November 2023.
The stage is all set, and the stakes couldn’t be higher! Remember the epic 2019 ODI World Cup final? Well, guess what? We’re in for another sizzling treat as England and New Zealand gear up for the opener of the 2023 ODI World Cup! The fireworks will light up the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on this fantastic Thursday, October 5.
A quick flashback – England, the proud defending champs, faced the Kiwis in a series back home, with a 3-1 win under their belt. But let’s not forget, many star players took a break, so this World Cup face-off is sure to be a cracker of a game with the best of the best on the field.
Did you catch England’s warm-up with Bangladesh? Though rain tried to play spoilsport, the Englishmen showcased their class, securing a win via DLS. The Kiwis, in contrast, have been on a roll in India, trouncing both Pakistan and South Africa in their prep matches. They’re walking into this with their spirits flying high!
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📌 Match Deets for Ya: 🏏 ENG vs NZ – 1st ODI, World Cup 2023 📍 At the majestic Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad ⌚ Buckle up at 2:00 PM (IST) 📺 Catch the action live on Star Sports Network & Disney+ Hotstar
Wondering about the pitch? The Narendra Modi Stadium boasts of both black and red soil tracks. Word of advice for the batters – patience is key here. And for our fans, keep those fingers crossed, because the rain gods seem to be taking a day off. But, ah! The dew might just add that twist in the tale!
Fun Fact: ENG vs NZ Head-to-Head looks like a perfectly balanced seesaw – Matches: 95; ENG – 44 wins; NZ – 44 wins. Talk about an even contest!
💡 Playing XI Insights: ENG is marching in with powerhouses like Buttler, Bairstow, and Stokes, while NZ boasts of big guns like Conway, Latham, and Boult.
Spotlight Players: 🌟 Best Batter Bet: Devon Conway (NZ) Conway is the guy who can turn the game around for the Kiwis, with his knack to go big and set the stage for the finishers.
🌟 Best Bowler Bet: Mark Wood (ENG) With pace like fire and precision, Wood is England’s wild card. If he’s on song, the Kiwis better watch out!
England might just edge past New Zealand in this one. So, let the games begin!
Jos Buttler † (c), Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David Willey, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood
Kane Williamson (c), Tom Latham † (vc), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young
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