1st T20I of New Zealand in England, 4 T20I Series, 2023  has England taking on New Zealand at the Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street on August 30, 2023, at 10:30 PM IST.

ENG vs NZ (England vs New Zealand), 1st T20I - Match Information

Match: England vs New Zealand, 1st T20I
Date: August 30, 2023
Time: 10:30 PM IST
Venue: Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street

ENG vs NZ (England vs New Zealand), 1st T20I Preview

In their last 4 games, New Zealand have won 3 games and lost 1. In their last 5 games, England have won 2 games and lost 3.

Both teams last played against each other in the Super 12 - Match 21  of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Australia, 2022  where Jos Buttler scored the highest fantasy points for England with 108 match fantasy points while Glenn Phillips topped the fantasy points leaderboard for New Zealand with 90 match fantasy points.

ENG vs NZ, Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 150 runs. Chasing a target should be the preferred option at the venue since the team batting first has only won 32% of its matches.

Weather Report for Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street

Temperature will hover around 15°C with 66% humidity. Winds at a speed of 2.3 m/s are expected. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.

Pace or Spin?

The pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 64% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. 

ENG vs NZ, Head-to-Head

In the 23 matches played between these 2 teams, England batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for New Zealand.

ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Jos Buttler 5 224 44.8 0 0 11, 82, 45, 75, 11 -
Mark Chapman 5 154 30.8 0 0 51, 63, 15, 11, 14 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Ben Duckett 5 126 25.2 0 0 47, 4, 27, 23, 25 -
  1. Joseph Charles Buttler

    Jos Buttler is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is an opening batter, bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 11, 82, 45, 75 and 11 runs at an average of 44.8 per match.

  2. Mark Sinclair Chapman

    Mark Chapman is a batter and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Mark Chapman is a top-order batter, who bats left-handed. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 51, 63, 15, 11 and 14 runs at an average of 30.8 per match.

  3. Ben Matthew Duckett

    Ben Duckett is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is an opening, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, Ben Duckett has scored 47, 4, 27, 23 and 25 runs at an average of 25.2 per match.

ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Chris Jordan 5 85 17 6 1.2 0, 0, 15, 0, 70 1, 1, 3, 1, 0
Adil Rashid 5 27 5.4 9 1.8 6, 13, 0, 8, 0 1, 4, 2, 1, 1
Adam Milne 5 10 2 8 1.6 0, 1, 3, 6, 0 4, 2, 0, 2, 0
  1. Christopher James Jordan

    Chris Jordan is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recent 5 matches, Chris Jordan has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.

  2. Adil Usman Rashid

    Adil Rashid is a bowler and has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 fantasy team. He bowls leg break and in the recently played 5 matches, this player has taken 1, 4, 2, 1 and 1 wickets at an average of 1.8. Adil Rashid has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1, 3, 1 and 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue. In the recent 5 matches, this player played here and has taken 1, 1, 3, 0 and 1 wickets.

  3. Adam Fraser Milne

    Adam Milne is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 fantasy team. Adam Milne has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. He bowls right-arm fast and in the last 5 matches, this player has taken 8 wickets at an average of 1.6.

ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Daryl Mitchell 5 131 26.2 2 0.4 57, 15, 34, 4, 21 0, 0, 0, 2, 0
Mitchell Santner 5 23 4.6 5 1 0, 0, 20, 1, 2 1, 0, 1, 1, 2
Sam Curran 5 54 10.8 3 0.6 0, 0, 8, 35, 11 1, 0, 1, 1, 0
  1. Daryl Joseph Mitchell

    Daryl Mitchell is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 fantasy team. Daryl Mitchell has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He is a batter, and bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 57, 15, 34, 4 and 21 runs at an average of 26.2 per match.

  2. Mitchell Josef Santner

    Mitchell Santner is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Mitchell Santner has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He is a left-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 0, 0, 20, 1 and 2 runs at an average of 4.6 per match.

  3. Samuel Matthew Curran

    Sam Curran is an all-rounder and has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Sam Curran is a top-order left-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 0, 0, 8, 35 and 11 runs at an average of 10.8 per match. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 1, 1, 1 and 2 wickets in the recent matches.

ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Chris Jordan 5 85 17 6 1.2 0, 0, 15, 0, 70 1, 1, 3, 1, 0
Daryl Mitchell 5 131 26.2 2 0.4 57, 15, 34, 4, 21 0, 0, 0, 2, 0
Jos Buttler 5 224 44.8 0 0 11, 82, 45, 75, 11 -
Mark Chapman 5 154 30.8 0 0 51, 63, 15, 11, 14 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Mitchell Santner 5 23 4.6 5 1 0, 0, 20, 1, 2 1, 0, 1, 1, 2
  1. Christopher James Jordan

    Chris Jordan can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. Chris Jordan has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recent 5 matches, this player has taken 1, 1, 3, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 1.2.

  2. Daryl Joseph Mitchell

    Daryl Mitchell is an all-rounder and has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a good-to-have player for your fantasy team. Daryl Mitchell is a batter, who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 131 runs averaging 26.2 per match.

  3. Joseph Charles Buttler

    Jos Buttler can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. This player has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. Jos Buttler is an opening, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 11, 82, 45, 75 and 11 runs at an average of 44.8 per match.

  4. Mark Sinclair Chapman

    Mark Chapman has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a good-to-have player for your fantasy team. This player is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the last 5 matches, Mark Chapman has scored 51, 63, 15, 11 and14 runs at an average of 30.8 per match.

  5. Mitchell Josef Santner

    Mitchell Santner is an all-rounder and has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 fantasy team. He is a left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 0, 0, 20, 1 and 2 runs averaging 4.6 per match.

ENG vs NZ Squad Information

England (ENG) Squad: Adil Rashid, Moeen Ali, Dawid Malan, Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Chris Jordan, Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, Luke Wood, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran, Harry Brook, Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Rehan Ahmed and John Turner.

New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Devon Conway, Cole McConchie, Daryl Mitchell, Ish Sodhi, Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Seifert, Glenn Phillips, Finn Allen and Rachin Ravindra.

ENG vs NZ Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Jos Buttler and Tim Seifert

Batters: Ben Duckett, Dawid Malan and Mark Chapman

All-Rounders: Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner and Sam Curran

Bowlers: Adam Milne, Adil Rashid and Chris Jordan

Captain: Chris Jordan

Vice-Captain: Daryl Mitchell

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