England vs New Zealand 2023: ENG vs NZ 2nd T20I Preview, Playing XI, Live Streaming Details & Updates

New Zealand lost the series-opener by seven wickets and will be keen to level the four-match series on September 1 in Manchester.

Published - 31 Aug 2023, 13:43 IST | Updated - 31 Aug 2023, 13:48 IST

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Following a seven-wicket win in the first T20I, England are all set to lock horns with New Zealand for the second clash of the four-match T20I series. The two heavyweights will square off at Old Trafford in Manchester on Friday, September 1.

Speaking about the previous match, the Kiwis could only manage to post a meagre 139 runs in their stipulated 20 overs courtesy of Glenn Phillips’ 38-ball 41. Brydon Carse and Luke Wood were brilliant with the ball as they claimed three scalps apiece to dent the rival batting line-up.

Meanwhile, Dawid Malan’s 54 coupled with Harry Brook’s unbeaten 43 off 27 balls helped the Three Lions to clinch the first T20I. New Zealand will be eager to get back on level terms before the home side further extends their lead on Friday’s clash.

Pitch and conditions:

The surface at Old Trafford in Manchester appears to be a balanced track as there is an equal degree of assistance for both batters and bowlers. While there will be some movement with the new ball for the pacers, batters will be able to nullify it to score big as the game progresses. Either skipper winning the toss will likely bowl first.

Probable Playing XI For ENG vs NZ:

England

England are riding high on the back of a seven-wicket win in the first T20I and will look to keep their momentum intact with the same XI.

Probable Playing XI: Jonny Bairstow, Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Brydon Carse, Luke Wood

New Zealand

The Kiwis are likely to continue with the same setup instead of chopping and changing the line-up after just one defeat.

Probable Playing XI: Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Tim Seifert (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee (c), Lockie Ferguson