NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 2nd Test

The Kiwis will look to bounce back when they face England in the remainder of the Test series, but their qualification for the Lord's final next year is no longer only in their hands.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 04 Dec 2024, 12:08 IST

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Preview

England has thwarted hosts New Zealand by eight wickets in the first Test of the three-match series at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, and took a 1-0 lead. Ben Stokes and his men aim to win the second Test match, slated to take place on December 6 at Basin Reserve, Wellington, to not only wrap up the series but spoil the party of Tom Latham and his men, who are in contention to find the spot in the 2025 World Test Championship Finals. On the other hand, the Kiwis, who have recently thwarted Team India by 3-0, boosted Rohit Sharma and his men's chances to place at the top spot after losing the series opener against England. 

Speaking about the series opening, it was England skipper Ben Stokes who won the toss and invited the home team to bat first. After being sent to bat first in the game, former Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson made 97 off 197 balls, while star all-rounder Glenn Phillips chipped in an unbeaten 58 off 87 balls to help the side post 348 runs in the first innings of the game. 

In reply, the visitors were magnificent with their batting performance, with Harry Brook leading the charge. The 25-year-old cricketer has notched up 171 off 195 balls, featuring 15 boundaries and three towering sixes, while wicketkeeper batter Olive Pope and captain Ben Stokes made 77 and 80 runs, respectively, to help the side post 499 runs to take a significant lead.

The New Zealand team tried hard in the second innings as Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell stepped up for the home team, having made 61 and 84 runs, respectively, but the rest of the batters failed and were bundled out for just 254 runs. England chased down a 104-run target with Jacob Bethell and Joe Root hammering unbeaten 50 and 23 runs to take a 1-0 lead on Day 1 of the series-opening Test match.

Match Information

New Zealand vs England, 2nd test

England tour of New Zealand, 5 Dec 2024, Thur, 3:30 AM IST ,Basin Reserve, Wellington

Broadcast

Sony Sports Network

Live Stream

SonyLIV, FanCode

Weather Report

Basin Reserve, Wellington

Clouds

21.9°C

68% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

New Zealand

L
NR
L
L
W

England

W
T
NR
L
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Zak Crawley

ENG - bat

106 Runs

1 Match

2

Harry Brook

ENG - bat

171 Runs

1 Match

154 Runs

1 Match

4

Joe Root

ENG - bat

93 Runs

1 Match

103 Runs

1 Match

6

Ben Stokes

ENG - all

80 Runs

1 Match

1

Ben Stokes

ENG - all

151.28

1 Match

2

Brydon Carse

ENG - bowl

137.50

1 Match

3

Joe Root

ENG - bat

132.86

1 Match

4

Gus Atkinson

ENG - bowl

133.33

1 Match

5

Gus Atkinson

ENG - bowl

112.50

1 Match

6

Joe Root

ENG - bat

121.05

1 Match

1

Brydon Carse

ENG - bowl

4 Wkts

1 Match

2

Brydon Carse

ENG - bowl

10 Wkts

1 Match

3

Matt Henry

NZ - bowl

5 Wkts

1 Match

4

Gus Atkinson

ENG - bowl

3 Wkts

1 Match

5

Shoaib Bashir

ENG - bowl

4 Wkts

1 Match

6

Chris Woakes

ENG - all

3 Wkts

1 Match

1

Gus Atkinson

ENG - bowl

3.08

1 Match

2

Brydon Carse

ENG - bowl

2.78

1 Match

3

Chris Woakes

ENG - all

3.31

1 Match

4

Chris Woakes

ENG - all

3.62

1 Match

5

Gus Atkinson

ENG - bowl

3.32

1 Match

6

Matt Henry

NZ - bowl

3.69

1 Match

Probable Playing XI

New Zealand

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

Bench : WA Young, JA Duffy, Mitchell Santner

England

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

Bench : OP Stone, R Ahmed, MJ Potts, MJ Leach, Ollie Robinson

Injury and availability news

England skipper Ben Stokes declares himself fit for second Test despite injury scare in the first Test match at Hagley Oval. On the other hand, Mitch Santner might play the second Test match.

Pitch Report

The Pitch at the Basin Reserve in Wellington is the balanced one with pacers sets to get assistance as compared to spinners. The average score of this stadium is 313. Team winning the toss likely to bat second here.

70%

Pace Bowling

30%

Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

313

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

6.5
C

Harry Brook ENG | BAT

England star cricketer Harry Brook has piled up an incredible 171 off 197 balls, featuring 15 boundaries and three towering sixes, to help his side single-handedly thwart the strong home side in the series opening game to take 1-0 lead in three match series. The 25-year-old cricketer will be stepping up in the second Test as well to wrap the series and to spoil the New Zealand party, who are in contention for the 2025 WTC final spot. One can go for him considering his form with the bat at the top and middle orders of the game.

9
C

Kane Williamson NZ | BAT

The former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has notched up 93 and 61 runs in the series opening Test match but suffered defeat. The stylish right-handed batter aims to continue his form with the bat in the second Test match to not only level up the series but to guide the side in the 2025 WTC Finals. The star batter will be the biggest threat for England side and keeping him as a captaincy pick owing to his great form in the red-ball game might give you high returns.

8.5
C

Joe Root ENG | BAT

The England star cricketer failed to mark his impact in the series opening game having made 0 and 23* in the series opener. However, the stylish right-handed batter is big threat to the home team. Root is on the verge of shattering numerous records in the Test cricket and his ability to take on opponents makes him one of the exceptional players to watch out for in the series. Despite his failures in the series opener, you must consider him as a captaincy pick in your Dream 11 team.

8.5

Ollie Pope ENG | BAT

England wicket-keeper batter has notched up 77 of 98 balls featuring eight boundaries in the first innings of the first Test match and stitched the great stand with Brook after England got reduced to 40/3. He has played one of the finest knock under pressure in the last match.

8.5

Brydon Carse ENG | BOWL

England bowler has picked up 4 and 6 wickets in the first Test match and played a huge role in guiding his side to win the series opener. He was Player of the Match in the first Test match and will be looking to maintain his form with ball in the second Test match as well.

8.5

Daryl Mitchell NZ | ALL

The middle-order batter has made 19 and 84 runs in the first Test match which wasn't enough to win the match. The right-handed batter will be looking to maintain his form in the second Test match to level up the series.

7

Rachin Ravindra NZ | ALL

The left-handed batter was great in the Test series against Team India but failed to continue his form in the first Test match against England having made 34 and 24 runs only. The southpaw will be eager to mark his comeback in this Test match.

8.5

Matt Henry NZ | BOWL

The New Zealand bowler has picked up five wickets in the series opening game and will be looking to crush the England batting unit in this game to level up the series.

7

Glenn Phillips NZ | WK

The New Zealand star cricketer has made 58* and 19 runs in the first Test match and will be looking to continue his strong form in the second Test match. In addition, his form with ball can give you additional fantasy points.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

8

Nathan Smith

NZ | BAT

8

Jacob Duffy

NZ | BOWL

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Dec 4 2024 12:08 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

NZ

7 : 4

ENG

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12/100

Head To Head
Tom Latham

8

Glenn Phillips

7

Devon Conway

8

Kane Williamson
VC

9

Harry Brook
C

6.5

Ollie Pope

8.5

Joe Root

8.5

Daryl Mitchell

8.5

Rachin Ravindra

7

Matt Henry

8.5

Brydon Carse

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

NZ

6 : 5

ENG

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11/100

Grand League
Glenn Phillips

7

Devon Conway

8

Kane Williamson

9

Harry Brook

6.5

Ollie Pope

8.5

Joe Root

8.5

Daryl Mitchell
C

8.5

Rachin Ravindra

7

Ben Stokes

9

Matt Henry
VC

8.5

Brydon Carse

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

NZ

6 : 5

ENG

Credits Left
11.5/100

Mega League
Glenn Phillips

7

Kane Williamson
VC

9

Harry Brook

6.5

Ollie Pope

8.5

Joe Root

8.5

Daryl Mitchell

8.5

Rachin Ravindra
C

7

Chris Woakes

8.5

Matt Henry

8.5

Tim Southee

8

Brydon Carse

8.5

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Players
11/11

Team 1

NZ

6 : 5

ENG

Credits Left
11.5/100

CricTracker Special
Glenn Phillips

7

Kane Williamson
VC

9

Harry Brook

6.5

Ollie Pope

8.5

Joe Root

8.5

Daryl Mitchell

8.5

Rachin Ravindra
C

7

Chris Woakes

8.5

Matt Henry

8.5

Tim Southee

8

Brydon Carse

8.5

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