Defending champions England are set to clash with New Zealand in the World Cup’s opening match, reviving memories of their epic showdown in the 2019 final at Lord’s.
October 3, 2023
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Defending champions England are set to clash with New Zealand in the World Cup’s opening match, reviving memories of their epic showdown in the 2019 final at Lord’s.
Defending champions England are set to clash with New Zealand in the World Cup’s opening match, reviving memories of their epic showdown in the 2019 final at Lord’s.
Jos Buttler’s squad enters the 10-team tournament with the depth and talent to justify their status as title favorites. The return of star allrounder Ben Stokes, who will play as a batsman, adds to their strength as they kick off their campaign at Ahmedabad’s colossal Narendra Modi Stadium, with a capacity of 130,000.
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar is confident in England’s ability to become the first back-to-back champions since Australia’s three-in-a-row victory in 2007. He highlighted their formidable batting lineup and world-class allrounders as key strengths.
England boasts a formidable fast bowling lineup, featuring Reece Topley, David Willey, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes, and Stokes. Stokes, who returned to ODIs ahead of the World Cup, will contribute as a batsman. The team retains eight players from the 2019 World Cup-winning squad led by Eoin Morgan.
Williamson expressed optimism, acknowledging that there are always areas for improvement. The return of fast bowler Tim Southee boosts New Zealand’s chances. The team has reached the World Cup final in the last two editions but is yet to clinch the title. With a formidable pace attack led by Southee and Trent Boult, supported by spinners Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi, New Zealand aims to secure their maiden World Cup victory.
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