Learn who will win the ENG vs NZ 1st T20 match with our toss prediction, Head-to-Head stats, Playing 11s, Predictions, Betting Tips for Cricket, Live Scores, and Winning Percentage.
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Live Cricket Betting Tips
- Jos Buttler finished the 2023 Men’s Hundred as the leading run scorer. So, the England captain is a good bet to be their top run scorer against New Zealand. Luke Wood is a terrific strike-bowler in home conditions, and the left-arm fast bowler is our selection to be England’s top wicket on Wednesday.
- Devon Conway averages 45.70 in T20Is and is our pick for New Zealand’s best run scorer versus England. Lockie Ferguson has taken four wickets in the past two warm-up games and is expected to be New Zealand’s leading wicket-taker in this T20I.
- After finishing the Men’s Hundred in fine form, we recommend backing Jos Buttler to score more than 31.5 runs in this T20I.
Live Odds |
1XBet | PARIMATCHÂ Â Â | Betway |
| ENG | Â Â Â 1.444 | 1.444 | 1.44 |
| IND | Â Â Â 2.750 | 2.85 | 2.750 |
ENG vs NZ 1st T20 International Predictions and Betting Tips for Cricket
The first game of the four-match T20I series between England and New Zealand begins on Wednesday evening at the Riverside Ground. England’s previous series in this format was a 3-0 loss in Bangladesh, while New Zealand defeated UAE 2-1 earlier this month. Read our preview of this match for some insights and betting tips for cricket.
England may have lost their most recent T20I series, but the ground in Durham will be substantially different from the conditions they saw earlier this year in Bangladesh. Also, we anticipate them to be at their best in this game.
New Zealand were not at their best in the UAE and were only convincing in the series finale. However, they do have a much stronger side to this more difficult series.
Despite leading the overall head-to-head 14-8, England is 2-2 in the past five games. In their most recent T20I match in the T20 World Cup in November, England defeated New Zealand by 20 runs.
ENG vs NZ 1st T20 Live Streaming
TV Channels: Sky Cricket, TVNZ and Senz.
Live Stream: SkyGo
ENG vs NZ Toss Prediction
The side batting first has won all three T20Is played at this site. Hence, we anticipate that both captains will choose to bat first ahead of this encounter.
Chester-Le-Street Pitch Report
At this location, there is always some help for swing and seam bowlers, but also consistent bounce for assisting batters in striking the ball.
ENG vs NZ Weather Forecast
The outlook calls for overcast skies until Wednesday evening. Despite the excessive humidity, the temperature will decrease from 16 to 12 degrees.
Neither side is at full strength for this series, but both are not far from their starting XI. We expect the pace bowlers to benefit from the surface in chilly conditions, but we should still see some large scores. However, our guess is that England will win this T20I because of the home advantage.
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