ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update for 3rd Test

Preview:

England will lock horns with New Zealand in the third and final fixture of the bilateral Test series at Headingley, Leeds. In the 2nd Test fixture, England chased down the score of 299 easily, with the contribution of Jonny Bairstow, while Joe Root and Ollie Pope held the key in the first innings. In the bowling unit, James Anderson and Stuart Broad will look to continue the same form.

On the other hand, Kane Williamson will be back for the Kiwi team, and Michael Bracewell might make way for him. The left-arm pacer Neil Wagner is expected to feature in this game in place of Kyle Jamieson.

Match Details:

England vs New Zealand, 3rd Test

Venue: Headingley, Leeds

Date & Time: 23rd-27th June at 3:30 PM IST and 11 AM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony SIX and Sony LIV

ENG vs NZ, 3rd Test Pitch Report:

The last two Tests at this ground have witnessed comparatively lower scores by the teams as compared to the other venues. The teams batting first would look to post totals above 300 runs to have chances of winning the game. The pacers have been the key wicket-taking option at this venue.

Injury News:

Kyle Jamieson has been ruled out of this match.

ENG vs NZ, 3rd Test Probable Playing XIs:

England

Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Matty Potts, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, James Anderson

New Zealand

Tom Latham, Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson (c), Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Neil Wagner, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Trent Boult

Top Picks for ENG vs NZ Dream11 Match:

Top Picks- Batters

Joe Root:

One of the finest batters in the current generation has scored 305 runs in four innings at an average of 101.66, with a top score of 176.

Ollie Pope:

The youngster came back to his natural form to score 145 in one of the innings in the last fixture, and timed the ball in a beautiful manner.

Top Picks- All-Rounders

Daryl Mitchell:

The leading run-scorer of the Test series has amassed 373 runs at an average of 124.33, while registering the highest score of 190.

Top Picks- Bowlers

Trent Boult:

He is the leading wicket-taker in the series with 12 scalps at an average of 24.50, with the best innings figure of 5/106.

James Anderson:

The legendary pacer is second on the list of wickets tally and has 10 scalps at an average of 18.63 (best in the series).

Top Picks- Wicketkeeper

Tom Blundell:

The wicketkeeper has played valiant knocks in the Test series to garner 240 runs in four innings at an average of 60.

Jonny Bairstow:

The talented batter was terrific in his last outing to score a century to win the game for the team, and has scored 161 runs in the series.

ENG vs NZ Must Picks Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ENG vs NZ Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Tom Blundell, Jonny Bairstow, Tom Latham. Ollie Pope, Joe Root (c), Devon Conway, Alex Lees, Daryl Mitchell (vc), Trent Boult, Stuart Broad, James Anderson

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ENG vs NZ Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Tom Blundell (vc), Jonny Bairstow (c), Tom Latham, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Devon Conway, Will Young, Ben Stokes, Tim Southee, Stuart Broad, James Anderson

ENG vs NZ Risky Captaincy Choices:

Tom Latham:

The batter with a solid track record in this format has scored only 51 runs in four innings and is not looking in great touch.

Alex Lees:

The opener of the English team should not be risked as the captaincy pick, despite contributing 156 runs in four innings.

Players you should avoid:

Kane Williamson:

He is expected to return to the squad but should be avoided due to his form and lack of match practice.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.