NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 1st Test

The series carries huge stakes and the Black Caps will hope to get that 3-0 sweep to send them directly to next year's ICC World Test Championship final, to be played at Lord's.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 27 Nov 2024, 15:50 IST

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Preview

With the World Test Championship Final spot at stake, the New Zealand team is all set to turn their fortunes against England for the first Test of the three-match series, slated to commence on November 28 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. This rivalry, which has been revered for ages and has showcased a plethora of memorable matches, will once again be on display as the Bazball style of England will be locking horns against the resilience of the Kiwis.

The hosts head into this series after their clean sweep against Rohit Sharma and his men in India, a feat not ever achieved by a team since the 1999-2000 series when India suffered defeat against South Africa on home turf. In addition, no team had ever produced a clean sweep of India in India in a three-match Test series. With this resounding victory, New Zealand is in contention for the 2025 World Test Championship Final spot.

On the flip side, Ben Stokes and his men, despite having the second most points in the World Test Championship table, are out of contention due to their lower percentage points after their nine losses but aim to spoil the party for the 2021 WTC winners with some good results heading into the series.

Match Information

New Zealand vs England, 1st test

England tour of New Zealand, 27 Nov 2024, Wed, 3:30 AM IST ,Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Live Stream

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Weather Report

Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Clouds

28.6°C

29% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

New Zealand

NR
L
L
W
L

England

T
NR
L
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Zak Crawley

ENG - bat

106 Runs

1 Match

2

Joe Root

ENG - bat

93 Runs

1 Match

3

Ben Stokes

ENG - all

59 Runs

1 Match

4

Ollie Pope

ENG - bat

43 Runs

1 Match

5

Harry Brook

ENG - bat

29 Runs

1 Match

6

Chris Woakes

ENG - all

26 Runs

1 Match

1

Ben Stokes

ENG - all

151.28

1 Match

2

Joe Root

ENG - bat

132.86

1 Match

3

Gus Atkinson

ENG - bowl

112.50

1 Match

4

Ben Duckett

ENG - wk

109.52

1 Match

5

Zak Crawley

ENG - bat

106.00

1 Match

6

Harry Brook

ENG - bat

90.63

1 Match

1

Brydon Carse

ENG - bowl

4 Wkts

1 Match

2

Gus Atkinson

ENG - bowl

3 Wkts

1 Match

3

Chris Woakes

ENG - all

3 Wkts

1 Match

4

Olly Stone

ENG - bowl

3 Wkts

1 Match

5

Shoaib Bashir

ENG - bowl

2 Wkts

1 Match

1

Gus Atkinson

ENG - bowl

3.08

1 Match

2

Chris Woakes

ENG - all

3.62

1 Match

3

Shoaib Bashir

ENG - bowl

4.73

1 Match

4

Olly Stone

ENG - bowl

4.82

1 Match

5

Brydon Carse

ENG - bowl

5.13

1 Match

Probable Playing XI

New Zealand

Tom Latham (C), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, DJ Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Tim Southee, MJ Henry, William O’Rourke

Bench : WA Young, JA Duffy, Mitchell Santner

England

Zak Crawley, BM Duckett, Jacob Bethell, JE Root, HC Brook, Ollie Pope (wk), Ben Stokes (C), Chris Woakes, AAP Atkinson, BA Carse, Shoaib Bashir

Bench : Jordan Cox, R Ahmed, OP Stone, MJ Potts, MJ Leach

Injury and availability news

England announced their playing 11 for the first Test match. Uncapped youngster Jacob Bethell will debut against New Zealand. On the other hand, from New Zealand, Kane Williamson returns to the side. Mitchell Santner has a side strain and will be available for the second and third Tests.

Pitch Report

The pitch at Hagley Oval has much grass on the surface with overcast conditions being an added advantage for fast bowlers. While the surface might wear down, spinners won’t play a big role. Overall, the pitch is a seamer’s paradise, and no big totals are expected.

70%

Pace Bowling

30%

Spin Bowling

45%

Batting Pitch

270

Average Score

55%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Joe Root ENG | BAT

English star batter Joe Root has been in the great form and on the verge of breaking a plethora of the records in the Test cricket. The stylish right-handed batter has been making bold headlines in the past few years thanks to his sensational performances in the Test cricket. One can go with him as a captaincy pick as his ability to thwart New Zealand side makes him an exceptional player to watch out from in the series opening game.

6.5
C

Harry Brook ENG | BAT

The 25-year-old cricketer can also be your captaincy pick thanks to his red-hot form in the Test cricket. The star cricketer aims to boost the top and middle orders of the game in the series opener to help his side taking lead. In addition, his ability to amass runs under challenging conditions of New Zealand pitches makes him an exceptional star to watch out for.

8
C

Devon Conway NZ | BAT

Devon Conway averages 43 having scored 597 runs in the last seven matches against England. The home side is relying on him and his stand with Tom Latham for the first wicket can give you many fantasy points. The left-handed batter has been in the fine form and his ability to thwart England bowlers in his own backyard makes him an amazing talent to watch for. In addition, the southpaw had great India series and aims to maintain his dominating momentum against Ben Stokes and his men on his home turf.

9

Ben Stokes ENG | ALL

English Test skipper has been in the great form and sets to pose big threat to home team in the series opening game. The left-handed batter will be leaving no stone unturned in this series.

8

Gus Atkinson ENG | BOWL

He will be the main bowler from the visitors camp who aims to crush the KIWI batting line up in the series opening game to help his side takes the lead.

7

Rachin Ravindra NZ | ALL

Rachin Ravindra has outstanding India series and this left-handed batter aims to continue his great form in the Test series vs England. In addition, his spin bowling can also gives you additional fantasy points.

8

Tim Southee NZ | BOWL

Tim Southee boasts 370 Test wickets and the right-arm pacer has been the constant threat in the home conditions. One must go for this pacer as a budget pick.

9

Kane Williamson NZ | BAT

The former New Zealand captain boats a vast experience in the Test cricket. Kane Williamson aims to boost the top and middle orders of the game and his form with bat can give you many fantasy points.

8

Shoaib Bashir ENG | BOWL

The England star bowler has been in the tremendous form in the past few series and sets to pose big threat to New Zealand batters in this series opening game.

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9

Will Young

NZ | BAT

9

Jacob Bethell

ENG | ALL

Last Updated On - Nov 27 2024 3:50 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

NZ

6 : 5

ENG

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13/100

Head To Head
Tom Latham

8

Glenn Phillips

7

Devon Conway

8

Kane Williamson

9

Harry Brook
VC

6.5

Joe Root
C

8.5

Rachin Ravindra

7

Ben Stokes

9

Tim Southee

8

Gus Atkinson

8

Shoaib Bashir

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

NZ

4 : 7

ENG

Credits Left
10.5/100

Grand League
Ben Duckett

9

Devon Conway
C

8

Kane Williamson

9

Harry Brook

6.5

Ollie Pope

8.5

Joe Root
VC

8.5

Rachin Ravindra

7

Ben Stokes

9

Tim Southee

8

Gus Atkinson

8

Shoaib Bashir

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

NZ

4 : 7

ENG

Credits Left
11/100

Mega League
Devon Conway

8

Kane Williamson

9

Harry Brook

6.5

Ollie Pope

8.5

Zak Crawley

8.5

Joe Root

8.5

Rachin Ravindra
C

7

Ben Stokes
VC

9

Tim Southee

8

Gus Atkinson

8

Shoaib Bashir

8

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Players
11/11

Team 1

NZ

4 : 7

ENG

Credits Left
11/100

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Devon Conway

8

Kane Williamson

9

Harry Brook

6.5

Ollie Pope

8.5

Zak Crawley

8.5

Joe Root

8.5

Rachin Ravindra
C

7

Ben Stokes
VC

9

Tim Southee

8

Gus Atkinson

8

Shoaib Bashir

8

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