NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 3rd Test

With series already in the pocket, England will be gunning for a 3-0 sweep while hosts New Zealand will be hoping to avoid a series whitewash at home.

By Pratyusha Bhawar

Updated - 13 Dec 2024, 17:48 IST

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Preview

The New Zealand side is all set to turn their fortunes against England in the third and final Test match, slated to take place on December 14 at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Ben Stokes and his men, who lead the series 2-0, are on the verge of registering a whitewash after their resounding victories in the first two Test matches.

The visitors will be looking to maintain their dominating form and secure a whitewash, adding another feather to their cap in the Test match. England's back-to-back performances with both bat and ball have been the key to their victory in the first two Test matches. England has already spoiled the party of the hosts, which saw them drop out of the 2025 WTC Final qualification.

On the other hand, Tom Latham and his men present an opportunity to salvage pride and avoid a shambolic clean sweep against England at home. With star pacer Tim Southee set to play his final Test match, the inaugural WTC champions will aim to deliver a strong performance and a fitting farewell to the former Kiwi captain.

Coming to the team dynamics, England has announced their playing XI for the final Test match, with Matt Potts replacing Chris Woakes in the third Test match. In contrast, New Zealand might field an unchanged side for this final thriller.

Match Information

New Zealand vs England, 3rd test

England tour of New Zealand, 13 Dec 2024, Fri, 3:30 AM IST ,Seddon Park, Hamilton

Broadcast

Sony Sports Network

Live Stream

SonyLIV, FanCode

Weather Report

Seddon Park, Hamilton

Clear

24.4°C

73% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

New Zealand

L
L
NR
L
L

England

W
W
T
NR
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Zak Crawley

ENG - bat

106 Runs

1 Match

2

Harry Brook

ENG - bat

349 Runs

2 Matches

195 Runs

2 Matches

4

Joe Root

ENG - bat

93 Runs

1 Match

5

Jacob Bethell

ENG - all

172 Runs

2 Matches

6

Ben Duckett

ENG - wk

165 Runs

2 Matches

1

Ben Stokes

ENG - all

151.28

1 Match

2

Gus Atkinson

ENG - bowl

133.33

2 Matches

3

Joe Root

ENG - bat

132.86

1 Match

4

Brydon Carse

ENG - bowl

131.25

2 Matches

5

Gus Atkinson

ENG - bowl

112.50

1 Match

6

95.48

2 Matches

1

Brydon Carse

ENG - bowl

4 Wkts

1 Match

2

Brydon Carse

ENG - bowl

16 Wkts

2 Matches

3

Matt Henry

NZ - bowl

9 Wkts

2 Matches

4

Gus Atkinson

ENG - bowl

3 Wkts

1 Match

5

Gus Atkinson

ENG - bowl

8 Wkts

2 Matches

6

Nathan Smith

NZ - bat

7 Wkts

2 Matches

1

Gus Atkinson

ENG - bowl

3.08

1 Match

2

Chris Woakes

ENG - all

3.07

2 Matches

3

Brydon Carse

ENG - bowl

3.46

2 Matches

4

Chris Woakes

ENG - all

3.62

1 Match

5

Gus Atkinson

ENG - bowl

3.85

2 Matches

6

Ben Stokes

ENG - all

3.85

2 Matches

Probable Playing XI

New Zealand

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

Bench : Devon Conway, JA Duffy, Mitchell Santner, MS Chapman

England

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

Bench : Chris Woakes, OP Stone, R Ahmed, MJ Leach, Jordan Cox, Ollie Robinson

Injury and availability news

England have announced their playing XI for the final Test match, with Matt Potts replacing Chris Woakes in the third Test match. Meanwhile, there are no injury updates and the two sides are set to play with their full strengthen squad.

Pitch Report

The pitch at Seddon Park in Hamilton sets to assist pacers here. However, batters also get the chance to make the game high-scoring if they settle down here. The average first innings total at the venue in all Test matches since late 2019 has amounted to 379.

75%

Pace Bowling

25%

Spin Bowling

60%

Batting Pitch

379

Average Score

40%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

6.5
C

Harry Brook ENG | BAT

England batter Harry Brook can be your captaincy pick considering his great form in the last two matches. The 25-year-old cricketer has made 349 runs in the series and will be looking to pose big threat to the home team in the final game of the series. The stylish right-handed batter might step up in this game to pose big threat to inaugural WTC champions.

9
C

Kane Williamson NZ | BAT

The former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has notched up 195 runs in the last two matches but suffered defeat. The stylish right-handed batter aims to continue his form with the bat in the third Test match. 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

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. He has amassed 93 runs in the series and will be looking to continue his great form in the final game. One must consider this former English captain in the captaincy pick considering his form at the top and middle orders of the game.

8.5

Ollie Pope ENG | BAT

England wicket-keeper batter has notched up 66 of 78 balls featuring seven boundaries and one six in the first innings of the second Test match and hammered 10 runs in the second innings. He can be your top pick.

8.5

Brydon Carse ENG | BOWL

England bowler has picked up 10 and 6 wickets in the first and second Test matches respectively and played a huge role in guiding his side to win. He will be stepping up in the final game of the series.

8.5

Daryl Mitchell NZ | ALL

The New Zealand middle-order batter was looking great in the series opener but failed to continue his form in the second Test match. He can be your top pick.

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 Test series against England. The Wellington-born cricketer might step up in the final game.

8

Gus Atkinson ENG | BOWL

England bowler has picked up five wickets in the second Test game and will be looking to crush the hosts batting unit in this game.

7

Glenn Phillips NZ | WK

The New Zealand star cricketer has made 58* and 19 runs in the first Test match and hammered 16* and 16 runs in the second Test match. His form with both bat and ball might give you high returns.

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8.5

Matt Henry

NZ | BOWL

8

Devon Conway

NZ | BAT

Last Updated On - Dec 13 2024 5:48 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

NZ

6 : 5

ENG

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Head To Head
Tom Blundell

8

Tom Latham

8

Glenn Phillips

7

Kane Williamson

9

Harry Brook
C

6.5

Ollie Pope

8.5

Joe Root
VC

8.5

Daryl Mitchell

8.5

Rachin Ravindra

7

Gus Atkinson

8

Brydon Carse

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

NZ

5 : 6

ENG

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Grand League
Glenn Phillips
VC

7

Kane Williamson
C

9

Nathan Smith

8

Harry Brook

6.5

Ollie Pope

8.5

Zak Crawley

8.5

Joe Root

8.5

Daryl Mitchell

8.5

Rachin Ravindra

7

Gus Atkinson

8

Brydon Carse

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

NZ

6 : 5

ENG

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Mega League
Glenn Phillips

7

Kane Williamson

9

Harry Brook

6.5

Ollie Pope

8.5

Joe Root

8.5

Daryl Mitchell

8.5

Rachin Ravindra

7

Mitchell Santner

7.5

Mark Chapman

7.5

Gus Atkinson
C

8

Brydon Carse
VC

8.5

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Players
11/11

Team 1

NZ

6 : 5

ENG

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Glenn Phillips

7

Kane Williamson

9

Harry Brook

6.5

Ollie Pope

8.5

Joe Root

8.5

Daryl Mitchell

8.5

Rachin Ravindra

7

Mitchell Santner

7.5

Mark Chapman

7.5

Gus Atkinson
C

8

Brydon Carse
VC

8.5

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